Online Degree Programs - University of Saint Mary

About

What They’re Known For

Founded in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the University of Saint Mary places strong importance on the role of a liberal arts education in fostering a sense of community and educating well-rounded individuals. We prepare students for value-centered lives who make beneficial contributions to society both personally and professionally. The University of Saint Mary is known for preparing graduates with the ability to lead organizations and contribute to their communities in ways that benefit society as a whole. We offer faculty members who provide guidance and support, a challenging curriculum, and competitive tuition rates.

Unique Opportunities

At the University of Saint Mary, working professionals are very important to us. We recognize that work, family, civic and other responsibilities, all compete for your time. With this in mind, USM has designed our online programs to meet your educational needs.

Online MBA options include Leadership and Organizational Health, Enterprise Risk Management, Finance, General Management, Marketing and Advertising Management, Health Care Management, and Human Resource Management.
Nursing programs include an RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing with concentrations in Nurse Administrator and Nurse Educator.
Online students benefit from technologically enhanced learning environments that create communities of learners.
Faculty function as partners in your education—not just knowledge dispensers.

Why We Love the University of Saint Mary

The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Princeton Review has named the University of Saint Mary a “Best Midwestern College” since 2005, a distinction given only to colleges that meet high standards of academic excellence.
Since 2010, the University of Saint Mary has been named as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs magazine.

Accreditation

University of Saint Mary is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440 ).

Online Programs

Program Listings

Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- B.S. in Business Administration with a Management Concentration
  About University of Saint Mary:
  Established in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity, we equip our students to foster a sense of community and empathy for others. We prepare students for value-centered lives making beneficial contributions to society both personally and professionally.
  
  Our online degrees are designed to accommodate students of all schedules, you will be able to maintain a healthy work, life, and academic balance as you complete work toward your degree.
  
  Degree Overview:
  Prepare to become a leader through the flexible online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Management program from the University of Saint Mary. Accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), the program features a faculty with more than 100 collective years of real-world business management experience. Students can benefit from our smaller class sizes which allow for one-on-one interactions with teachers and peers.
  
  Highlights:
  
      Cost-Per-Credit: $405
      Accreditation: IACBE
      Average Completion Time: Less than 2 years
      Professional Exam Prep: Coursework prepares students to sit for the PMI Certified Associate in Project Management     (CAPM) Exam
      Expert Faculty: Learn from expert faculty with over 100 years of collective real-world experience
  
  In approximately 2 years, you will progress through the program to graduation. Importantly, the completion program is designed for students transferring in with an associate degree. The program's flexible online format can accommodate your busy schedule. You will be able to move through the coursework of the program at a pace that is convenient for you as you balance your work, life, and academic commitments.
  
  The robust course curriculum will equip you with the problem-solving and leadership skills needed to be successful in an evolving business world. After graduation, you will have the necessary skill set to enter a variety of industries including advertising, sales and marketing, market research, human resources, and finance, among many others.
  
  Learn more today!
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminology
  About University of Saint Mary:
  Established in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity, we equip our students to foster a sense of community and empathy for others. We prepare students for value-centered lives making beneficial contributions to society both personally and professionally.
  
  Our online degrees are designed to accommodate students of all schedules, you will be able to maintain a healthy work, life, and academic balance as you complete work toward your degree.
  
  Degree Overview:
  The online Bachelor of Arts in Criminology program at the University of Saint Mary will prompt you to develop a comprehensive understanding of the field through an interdisciplinary lens. The industry-aligned coursework covers an array of psychological and sociological principles coupled with core criminology concepts. You will learn to adopt the most effective solutions as you connect criminology theory and practice.
  
  Highlights:
  
      Cost-Per-Credit: $405
      Average Completion Time: 18 months
      People-Focused Learning: develop ethical leadership skills, while understanding the root causes of human behavior     with coursework in psychology and sociology.
      Industry Aligned Curriculum: coursework is built on the recommendations of local law enforcement experts and     administrators on the USM Criminology Advisory Board.
  
  The University of Saint Mary equips students with the tools to learn and implement innovative critical thinking and deescalation practices. Importantly, the program is a completion program for students transferring in with an associate degree, meaning you can engage with the program's core courses immediately.
  
  With a people-focused and empathetic perspective, the curriculum is designed to prepare students to effectively deal with different human behaviors and understand the motivations behind criminal activities. The online criminology degree will enable you to respond to tense situations as you approach, analyze, and draw conclusions from human behaviors and responses.
  
  Learn more about the B.A. in Criminology today!
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  About University of Saint Mary:
  Established in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity, we equip our students to foster a sense of community and empathy for others. We prepare students for value-centered lives making beneficial contributions to society both personally and professionally.
  Our online degrees are designed to accommodate students of all schedules, you will be able to maintain a healthy work, life, and academic balance as you complete work toward your degree.
  Degree Overview:
  The online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Saint Mary will give you the necessary professional and academic foundation to chart a future in multiple career path directions. Designed by expert faculty with extensive experience, the program will give you a unique insight into the dynamic, evolving field of psychology. This degree-completion program is designed for incoming students with an associate degree or equivalent.
  Highlights
  Cost-Per-Credit: $405
  Average Completion Time: 18 months
  Hands-On Opportunities: Hone your skills in a real-world setting through optional practicum or internship placement opportunities.
  Integrated Coursework: Traditional and applied course options provide a well-rounded foundation in psychology to enter the workforce or continue with graduate studies.
  Due to smaller class sizes, the faculty is very accessible to help you navigate through the integrated curriculum. Additionally, you will gain an innovative skill set that enables you to apply psychological concepts to complex problems. You will explore topics in psychology that will empower you to integrate psychological theory and practice. Courses that focus on conventional psychology subjects include social psychology, personality theories, and abnormal psychology. The program will also prepare you to engage with your own independent research interests, through coursework and optional practicum and internship opportunities. Ultimately, these experiences will help you adapt to future professional or academic pursuits.
  Learn more today about the B.A in Psychology!
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting
  About University of Saint Mary:
  Established in 1923 by the Sisters of Charity, we equip our students to foster a sense of community and empathy for others. We prepare students for value-centered lives making beneficial contributions to society both personally and professionally.
  
  Our online degrees are designed to accommodate students of all schedules, you will be able to maintain a healthy work, life, and academic balance as you complete work toward your degree.
  
  Degree Overview:
  The online Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree from the University of Saint Mary will prepare you for business and accounting career advancement opportunities across an array of industries. The fully online program is designed for working professionals, meaning you can progress through the required coursework at a pace that fits your lifestyle. As a result, you'll have the freedom to maintain your work, life, and academic commitments.
  
  Highlights:
  
      Cost-Per-Credit: $405
      Accreditation: ?International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)
      Average Completion Time: Less than 2 years
      C.P.A. + M.B.A. Track: Integrated with our M.B.A. degree and Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) exam track for you to     achieve your professional goals.
      Real-World Experience: Gain essential real-world experience through local internship opportunities.
  
  Importantly, the program is a completion program for students transferring in with an associate degree or with a significant number of finished general education courses. This means that in as few as 20 months, you will be able to progress through the program. The rigorous curriculum covers the broad expanse of accounting principles, including auditing, tax, reporting practices, and financial planning.
  
  You will learn first-hand from experienced professionals how to manage an organization's financial activities and plan for the ways economic forces will affect business decisions. Additionally, you will learn critical thinking and leadership skills from the program's balanced coursework.
  
  Through cutting-edge data analysis tools and methods, you can diversify your skill set and help businesses grow.
  
  Learn more about the online B.S. in Accounting program today.
- Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
  The 100% online, IACBE-accredited Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity degree completion program from the University of Saint Mary is ideally for students with associate degrees who want to begin careers in the rapidly growing cybersecurity field. The program is delivered in a flexible format designed for working students and adult learners. Students can finish the program in just two years.
  
  The 60-credit curriculum combines theoretical and experiential learning. A three-credit internship is built into the curriculum, so students gain hands-on experience in the field. Courses are taught by expert faculty and practitioners currently working in the industry.
  
  Throughout the program, students learn to use cybersecurity resources, tools, and methods to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate countermeasures for effective cybersecurity defense. Courses focus on the fundamentals of programming, networking, and cybersecurity through lectures, hands-on activities, discussions, visual presentations, and more.
  
  Graduates of this program are qualified for a wide range of roles in cybersecurity and information management. Possible career paths include database administrator, information security analyst, cybersecurity consultant, IT manager, and security auditor. Job settings include businesses, hospitals, academic institutions, government agencies, and more.
- Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
Master’s Degree Programs
- MBA - Finance
  Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  
  The University of Saint Mary (USM) one-year, accelerated MBA program grooms you for future advancement and allows you to continue your career while you earn the degree online. Whether you are returning to the workforce, entering it for the first time, or hoping to move up in your career, an online MBA helps you become a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market.
  
  Design Your MBA to Fit Your Professional Goals
  The USM online MBA program offers six unique concentrations, so you're able to customize your education in order to meet your professional aspirations and become an effective leader. Choose an in-demand concentration in:
  
  •   Finance Concentration – This concentration centers around the monetary aspects managers face on a daily basis and the ability to properly evaluate assets and assess risk. Utilizing real-life examples and advanced concepts, you'll receive the same education and respect that a more general MBA offers with the added advantage of understanding how to properly gauge investments, create future growth, and distribute capital soundly.
  o   100% online format
  o   Earn degree in as little as 1 year
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- MBA - General Management
  Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  
  The University of Saint Mary (USM) one-year, accelerated MBA program grooms you for future advancement and allows you to continue your career while you earn the degree online. Whether you are returning to the workforce, entering it for the first time, or hoping to move up in your career, an online MBA helps you become a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market.
  
  Design Your MBA to Fit Your Professional Goals
  
  The USM online MBA program offers six unique concentrations, so you're able to customize your education in order to meet your professional aspirations and become an effective leader. Choose an in-demand concentration in:
  
  •   Management Concentration – This concentration focuses on economics, general management skills such as conflict resolution, and an in-depth understanding of leadership and prepares graduates to handle common obstacles that may arise in the workplace. Students learn how to formulate and implement strategic solutions that help build confidence to spearhead teams and projects.
  o   100% online format
  o   Earn degree in as little as 1 year
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- MBA - Health Care Management
  Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  
  The University of Saint Mary (USM) one-year, accelerated MBA program grooms you for future advancement and allows you to continue your career while you earn the degree online. Whether you are returning to the workforce, entering it for the first time, or hoping to move up in your career, an online MBA helps you become a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market.
  
  Design Your MBA to Fit Your Professional Goals
  The USM online MBA program offers six unique concentrations, so you're able to customize your education in order to meet your professional aspirations and become an effective leader. Choose an in-demand concentration in:
  
  •   Health Care Management Concentration – This concentration utilizes real-world examples and focuses on instilling strong business skills, so you can handle any legal and ethical issues that may arise. The demand is growing for health care professionals, and now is the time to start your MBA program.
  o   100% online format
  o   Earn degree in as little as 1 year
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- MBA - Human Resources Management
  Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  The University of Saint Mary (USM) one-year, accelerated MBA program grooms you for future advancement and allows you to continue your career while you earn the degree online. Whether you are returning to the workforce, entering it for the first time, or hoping to move up in your career, an online MBA helps you become a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market.
  
  Design Your MBA to Fit Your Professional Goals
  
  The USM online MBA program offers six unique concentrations, so you're able to customize your education in order to meet your professional aspirations and become an effective leader. Choose an in-demand concentration in:
  
  •   Human Resources Management Concentration – This concentration focuses on what's most important to a business–its employees. In only one year, you'll get the same advanced business training associated with the core courses of a MBA, but also gain an in-depth look into methods of harboring a work environment that facilities productivity and conflict resolution. Coursework prepares students to work as managers in the areas of human resources, training and development, and organizational change.
  o   100% online format
  o   Earn degree in as little as 1 year
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- MBA - Leadership & Organizational Health
  Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  
  The University of Saint Mary (USM) one-year, accelerated MBA program grooms you for future advancement and allows you to continue your career while you earn the degree online. Whether you are returning to the workforce, entering it for the first time, or hoping to move up in your career, an online MBA helps you become a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market.
  
  Design Your MBA to Fit Your Professional Goals
  The USM online MBA program offers six unique concentrations, so you're able to customize your education in order to meet your professional aspirations and become an effective leader. Choose an in-demand concentration in:
  
  •   Leadership and Organizational Health Concentration – This concentration was developed in collaboration with best-selling author and renowned business consultant Patrick Lencioni. With coursework built around Lencioni's organizational health principles, this program arms you with the advanced understanding of organizational culture and actionable tools required to develop high-functioning organizations.
  o   100% online format
  o   Earn degree in as little as 1 year
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- MBA - Marketing and Advertising Management
  Online Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  
  The University of Saint Mary (USM) one-year, accelerated MBA program grooms you for future advancement and allows you to continue your career while you earn the degree online. Whether you are returning to the workforce, entering it for the first time, or hoping to move up in your career, an online MBA helps you become a more desirable candidate in a competitive job market.
  
  Design Your MBA to Fit Your Professional Goals
  The USM online MBA program offers six unique concentrations, so you're able to customize your education in order to meet your professional aspirations and become an effective leader. Choose an in-demand concentration in:
  •   Marketing and Advertising Management Concentration – This concentration explores the ideology behind effectively motivating team members to take ideas from the drawing board to market. It covers the concepts of market research and strategy, buyer behavior, and planning to face the challenges of increasingly sophisticated consumers and evolving digital media. Gain the knowledge and experience to lead a team in creating and implementing successful marketing and advertising strategies that will resonate with your target audience and ultimately benefit your business’ bottom line.
  o   100% online format
  o   Earn degree in as little as 1 year
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Master of Business Administration
  Position yourself for a positive career change with the accelerated, online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Saint Mary. The online flexibility and affordability make it ideal if you're working full-time or seeking to advance in your current career.
  
  Degree Highlights:
  
  •   Six Concentrations Offered
  o   General Management
  o   Health Care Management
  o   Human Resource Management
  o   Leadership and Organizational Health
  o   Marketing and Advertising Management
  o   Finance
  •   100% online format
  •   Complete in as little as 1 year
  •   Accredited by the IACBE
  •   Affordable tuition ($598/credit hour)
  
  Along with our long-held tradition of emphasizing ethical business practices, we teach critical thinking and encourage students to consider how decisions affect their colleagues and their company's place in the world of global business. Our faculty wants students to contribute to society by making the right decisions on the way to making their company or organization successful.
  
  Eligibility Requirements:
  •   Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •   Minimum 2.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale

General Info

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Total Online Enrollment:
0-999
Calendar Type:
Other
Delivery Format:
Online.
Carnegie Classification:
Master's College or University I
Technical Requirements:
Computer system suitable for online learning.
On-Campus Requirement:
None
Loans Offered:
Please contact the Financial Aid Office at University of Saint Mary (your enrollment advisor will be able to provide you with a contact number.)

University of Saint Mary

What They’re Known For

Unique Opportunities

Why We Love the University of Saint Mary

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

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