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Minneapolis MBA
Gain the competitive edge with an MBA.
Designed for adult learners, the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s MBA program in Minneapolis is the credential to help you advance your career.
Our hybrid learning model combines the flexibility of online education with the invaluable networking and collaboration opportunities of on-campus sessions. Conveniently located near downtown Minneapolis and Fortune 500 companies, our campus is ideal for local and international students. Plus, Minneapolis ranks among the top 10 U.S. cities for young professionals.
Stand out as a dynamic, focused leader with this customizable MBA program, offering 13 in-demand specializations. With just 6 additional credits, you can tailor your MBA to align with your professional goals and interests. As the only MBA program in Minnesota to offer such a diverse range of specializations. Saint Mary’s equips you with the targeted skills and expertise employers value most.
Take the first step toward a journey that will shape your future. Join our MBA program today.
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Program Highlights
- No GMAT/GRE required
- Our program’s structure makes it an excellent choice for international students seeking to study on an F1 Visa.
- Classes are offered in a blended/hybrid format; students meet in-person on the Minneapolis campus and online.
- Gain foundations in finance, marketing, operations, quantitative methods, and economics.
- Discover scholarships available through our partnerships with several regional and national employers. See if your employer is part of our Trusted Partnership Program. Learn more.
Customize your degree and stand out.
As one of the only MBA programs in Minnesota to offer 13 specializations, you’ll have the desired skill set to stand out and distinguish yourself as a leader. Add just 6 credits to tailor your degree to your professional goals. Choose from these specializations:
- Accounting Leadership
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Analytics
- Cybersecurity Management
- Cybersecurity Technology
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Healthcare Analytics
- Human Resource Management
- Individual and Team Leadership
- Nonprofit Management
- Organizational and Change Leadership
- Project Management
Real-world experts. Real MBA learning
Mary Jacobs, associate dean of the School of Business and Technology, has over a decade of experience in higher education and teaches the MBA capstone course. She brings real-world insight from her corporate work with organizations such as Boeing, Amazon, Starbucks, and Nike, as well as her career as a sales leader in the airline industry, where she partnered with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits.
For 15 years, she has taught entrepreneurship and advised new business owners on business planning and sales and marketing strategies. She is deeply invested in her students’ success and enjoys working one-on-one to help them leverage their MBA to achieve their career goals.
What You'll Learn
- Professional and effective communication across different contexts
- Ethical leadership to strengthen teams and organizations
- Critical thinking for evidence–based decision making
- Broad business acumen for organizational success
- Quantitative methods for professional applications
- Valued-based decision-making built upon integrity
Minneapolis MBA Program Accreditation
This program is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), recognizing our commitment to delivering business education that aligns with the university’s mission of developing confident, competent, and ethical leaders for today’s changing business environment.
This accreditation not only reflects the high quality of our graduates — who possess in-demand skills valued by employees — but also reflects the strong presence of the Lasallian mission in action, as witnessed by the IACBE in every interaction with students, alumni, faculty, staff, leaders, and external business partners.
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Admissions
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General Requirements
- Applicants may apply for admission to master’s degree and graduate certificate programs at any time during the year.
- Applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution and maintained an overall grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale.
- Applicants must demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate coursework.
Prerequisite Coursework and Experience
No prior experience is necessary beyond an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution
GMAT and GRE Exam Scores
GMAT and GRE scores are not required.
Transfer Credits
Students may transfer a maximum of six semester credits earned before admittance upon recommendation of the program director and with approval of the dean.
All transfer credits are also subject to both graduate school and programmatic criteria.
English Language Proficiency
Students with transcripts from universities located outside of the United States, unless from a waiver country listed here, are required to take and pass English Proficiency testing.
Saint Mary’s accepts:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of 4 (formerly 72)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 6.0
Duolingo with a minimum score of 105
International Test of English Proficiency (ITEP) with a minimum score of 4.0
Pearson Test of English with a score of 51
EIKEN with a minimum of Pre-1
Manchester Exam with a minimum score of 360
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
Completed application form.An official transcript(s) issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor’s degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution.)
Saint Mary’s can order and cover the cost of transcripts from institutions that allow third-party requests for eligible degree-seeking applicants. Contact your enrollment counselor for more information.
Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must be evaluated on a course by course basis by a university accepted evaluation service, such as World Education Services, Educational Credential Evaluators, Educational Perspectives, One Earth International Credential Evaluators or any approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org) and be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards.
Application Materials should be directed to the Office of Admission
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Or electronically: tcadmission@smumn.edu
Application Deadlines
Fall semester – August 1
Spring semester – December 1
Summer semester – April 1
Notice of Acceptance
You can expect to be notified about your acceptance approximately two weeks following your application completion date.
Explore options to finance your education.
At Saint Mary’s, we are committed to making your investment as accessible and affordable as possible. Learn more about tuition, fees, financial aid, and scholarships.
Course Catalog
You’ll take courses such as:
- Managerial Economics
- Operations Management
- Quantitative Decision Making
- Marketing Management
The course catalog provides complete information about course requirements.
Career Outlook
With an MBA, pursue a career as a C-level officer, vice president of operations, marketing manager, business analyst, account manager, director of finance, or sales executive. Leverage your MBA in any industry — consulting, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, insurance, and higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What support services are available? Writing Centers, libraries, career help?
At Saint Mary’s, we want you to succeed, and we help you do so, inside and outside of the classroom:
Student Central: Your one-stop for student services.
Library: Resources and services are available 24/7 to all students.
Writing Center: Offers virtual and face-to-face services to support students.
Career Services: Can help you develop your career-readiness skills at any point in your education.
What financial aid is available?
If you are in a degree-granting program and enrolled at least half time, you may be eligible for financial aid.
What services are there for international students?
No matter where you’re from, Saint Mary’s is here to help students from many different countries and backgrounds. Find out more about advising and support options that are available while you’re here with us and get details for once you’ve been admitted.
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Sources and Disclaimer
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