Fulfill Your Leadership Potential with a Master’s Degree
Is your career journey ready for the next step? Balancing a master’s degree with job responsibilities may seem challenging, but Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota makes it manageable. Our programs are designed with working adults in mind, offering flexible online and on-campus options and student-centric formatting. Take your career to the next level with a master’s degree in Minnesota.
Why Choose Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota for Your Master’s Degree?
Our mission at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is to prepare students for ethical and effective leadership and decision-making in their career of choice. We offer high-quality, respected programs driven by an updated curriculum and grounded in Lasallian Catholic values. Our programs are backed up with robust student support systems, including:
- Helpful student resources
- Diverse financial aid options for qualified students
- Outstanding faculty with a narrow faculty-student ratio
- Personalized planning
- Flexible course options
Reach out to an admissions advisor today to find out how Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can help you further your goals with a master’s degree.
Our Master’s Degrees in Minnesota
Whatever your dreams are, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota can help you achieve them. We offer 19 unique master’s degree programs, including both online and on-campus programs, with personalized planning toward your unique goals. Browse our master’s degree options below:
Accounting
The online Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) program was developed in combination with leaders in the industry. It combines financial competency with human management and business acumen to prepare learners for success in advanced roles. You’ll also gain the knowledge required to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification.
Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
Identify and resolve the causes of organizational challenges with an online Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (M.S. BIDA). Our program helps learners develop business intelligence, big data analytics skills, and artificial intelligence (AI) competency. We equip you to become a go-to business analyst and problem-solver with answers for financial challenges, supply chain efficiency, and workforce optimization.
Clinical Psychology
Combine up-to-date, evidence-based clinical psychology practice with a faith-based perspective through the Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program. We blend Catholic values and rigorous clinical training to transform students into compassionate mental health professionals. You’ll also have opportunities to enhance your prospects with presentations, research collaboration, and publications.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Enhance your career as a mental health professional with a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services. Our program is tailored to equip you with the skills and knowledge to pursue a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), meeting the growing demand in your community.
Cybersecurity
Protect important digital assets with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity. Our program features a combination of technology skills and business leadership. Hands-on coursework explores cloud security, intrusion detection, ethical hacking techniques, security programming, and management to make you a more effective cybersecurity professional.
Data Intelligence and Geoanalytics
Today’s world is driven by data. Our Master of Science in Data Intelligence and Geoanalytics equips you to take the helm with hands-on technology skills, including cloud architecture, data engineering, AI integration, programming, geoanalytics, and visual intelligence. We also provide research, decision-making, and presentation skills to maximize your organizational effectiveness.
Education
Keep ahead of the constantly evolving education field with the online Master of Arts in Education (M.Ed.) program. Our program equips today’s educators with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to succeed, whether you stay within the classroom or move into positions of leadership. The expanded competencies open new pathways of advancement across schools and districts.
Educational Leadership
Are you ready to step up as a leader in your district? Our Master of Arts in Educational Leadership prepares you to make a difference with leadership, management, and analytical skills. Become an effective school leader or transition into a corporate role that infuses new ideas and technology into employee training programs.
Healthcare Administration
The healthcare industry is always evolving. Healthcare providers, from hospitals to insurance companies, need talented administrators to provide effective leadership. Our online Master of Arts in Healthcare Administration prepares you for this role with leadership development, finance, project management, and other essential principles for effective care delivery.
Human Resource Management
Learn to manage your team effectively with a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management. Our program focuses on reward systems, conflict management, goal assessments, negotiations, and other principles of strategic human management. You’ll also be ready to train management-level staff, equipping all levels of your team for efficient and effective operations.
Marriage and Family Therapy
Make a positive impact on couples and families with the Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy degree program. Our program is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE). It offers a dynamic, ethics-centered learning experience for professionals seeking roles as licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs).
Public Health
Earn your Master’s in Public Health (MPH) online and advance your public health career. Our program emphasizes the intersection between theory and practice. You will explore topics such as community health, disease prevention, and well-being promotion while developing your skills in communication, ethical decision-making, and leadership preparation.
Social Work
Accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), our Master of Social Work (MSW) program prepares you for autonomous roles as a clinical social worker. You will be equipped to diagnose mental health conditions, treat issues, and encourage positive responses in personal and societal challenges while working directly with individuals, families, and communities.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Advance your career with your Master of Business Administration (MBA). We offer online and in-person programs that are customizable with 13 specializations, letting you personalize your training and target in-demand concentrations, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, project management, human resources management, and more.
Organizational Leadership
Increase your influence with our online Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) program. Our rigorous curriculum builds creative problem-solving skills with technology competency, communication, human management, and ethics. Transform yourself into a talented leader capable of creating real change in your organization and beyond.
Philanthropy and Development
Create a lasting impact in the nonprofit sector with a Master of Philanthropy and Development degree. Our program equips professionals with organizational management, donor psychology, strategic planning, ethical governance, and other essential skills to drive extraordinary results. We combine convenient online coursework with immersive two-week residencies to get hands-on with strategy.
Project Management Programs
Learn to manage $5,000 projects up to multi-million initiatives with confidence with our three project management programs. Our Master of Arts in Project Management prepares you to lead complex projects and diverse teams effectively, handling the detailed minutiae while also maintaining perspective on the bigger picture.
Special Education
Schools and districts across the nation are impacted by special education teacher shortages. Step in to meet the need with our Master of Special Education program. Our program helps you create inclusive, supportive learning environments where students can thrive. Whether you’re pursuing initial licensure or seeking a lane change, our programs support your career path.
Teaching
Start your teaching career with our Master of Arts in Teaching program. We offer two pathways to help you tailor your training. The path to licensure delivers the knowledge and practical experience to earn your teaching license in Minnesota. The master’s degree path adds only two additional classes to obtain your license and a master’s degree in teaching.
Earn Your Master’s Degree in Minnesota at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Begin or advance a rewarding career with a master’s degree in Minnesota. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers online and in-person programs defined by flexible options, academic excellence, and Lasallian Christian values, preparing you to make a real difference. To learn more, request information from an admissions advisor. To get started, apply for admissions today.
Frequently Asked Questions About Master’s Degrees
Why get a master’s degree?
Whether you are just starting your career journey, seeking a lane change, or advancing your existing career, a master’s degree opens the doorway to high-level positions in any industry.
What is required to enroll in a master’s degree program?
Our degree programs require an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale. If you have a GPA below 2.75, you may receive provisional status at the discretion of your program director.
How long does a master’s degree take to earn?
Master’s degree programs at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota take one to two years to complete. Your completion timeline will also be affected by your course load, as degrees take longer to earn if you’re studying part-time.
How do I learn more about financial aid options?
To learn more about what financial aid options are available to you, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before getting in touch with a financial aid advisor.
Can I transfer credits from a graduate program at another university?
You may transfer up to six semester credits, with recommendation from your program director and approval of the dean. All transfer credits are subject to the criteria of our graduate school and your selected program.