This is your time to advance professionally and personally, to grow as a leader, and to build a skill set and network that will deliver a positive return. The graduate academic programs at Saint Mary's are convenient, affordable, and transformational.

► Convenient: Full time, part-time, evenings, weekends and online, with multiple start dates throughout the year, Saint Mary’s programs fit your busy schedule.

►Affordable: Many of our students receive financial aid. And since many employers offer reimbursements for advanced education, you can expect additional return on your investment.

►Transformational: Every Saint Mary’s student is mentored, supported and challenged. You’ll leave with a bolstered résumé, professional growth and a network of lifelong colleagues.

New or unique programs
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers accelerated master’s-level graduate certificates. These online programs are ideal for career-focused learners wanting to advance and distinguish themselves as leaders. Certificates can be taken individually to help build a dynamic skill set, or complement a degree program at Saint Mary’s.

The School of Business and Technology is dedicated to graduating creative business and technology leaders who have a sophisticated and ethical global view. Faculty are not only scholars but also skilled practitioners. Whether you’re looking for a doctorate, graduate or certificate program, most students choose us for very practical reasons. But once they enroll and attend, they experience a transformation and a supportive community that values their experience and perspective. It’s an education that empowers. We’ll be there as the goals you initially set are met, and we’ll help you work toward ones you never even imagined.

The School of Education provides educational experiences aimed at transforming practice, cultivating leadership and promoting social responsibility. Our programs integrate research, real world contexts and innovation to develop educational leaders and reflective practitioners. Choosing graduate-level programming and coursework depends largely on where you are in your career. Whether you want to switch career tracks after undergrad and become a teacher, maintain your licensure, obtain a certification for a pay grade raise or become an administrator, see the groupings below for programs applicable to your career goals.

Committed to health equity and social justice, the School of Health and Human Services inspires and cultivates personal and professional development of adult learners from diverse backgrounds. Graduates are prepared to integrate theory and practice through a lens of inclusivity in order to serve the health and social needs of their communities. Our instructors are practitioners who offer real world education in both the classroom and in their respective fields. Ethical practice with a focus on the individual is emphasized throughout each program. Instead of a transaction, our students experience a transformation — a transformation of career, potential and self.

Where classes are held
Minneapolis, Rochester and some satellite locations in Minnesota and Wisconsin, as well as online