Grow Your Career with the University of Saint Mary
The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic institution in Leavenworth, Kansas, that has been educating students since 1923. Guided by the vision of its founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the university seeks to inspire students and to prepare them for value-centered lives and careers that will benefit our global society.
The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic institution in Leavenworth, Kansas, that has been educating students since 1923. Guided by the vision of its founders, the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, the university seeks to inspire students and to prepare them for value-centered lives and careers that will benefit our global society.
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Master of Arts in Teaching
- MBA
As a member of our academic community, you will be immersed in the humane, intellectual, and cultural values of a liberal arts institution and encouraged to reflect on how knowledge can be used to better society on both individual and community levels.
The University of Saint Mary is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and has been named a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review in 2010, a ranking it has held for the past five years.
Nursing - RN to BSN (Bachelor's)
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is not just a stepping-stone for RNs to earn more pay and get better jobs. Education can also play a critical role in patient safety, beneficial outcomes, and quality of care. Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the University of Saint Mary's online RN to BSN program offers registered nurses the opportunity to receive a quality education and earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while continuing to work.
The university's online RN to BSN emphasizes the five C's of caring: commitment, conscience, competence, compassion, and confidence. The nine-course program focuses on the importance of critical thinking and decision-making in the major areas of nursing: health assessment, nursing care plan development, intervention implementation, and outcome evaluation.
Students may graduate in as soon as 18 months and have the opportunity to complete a certificate in Health Care Management in conjunction with their BSN studies. With supportive faculty members, a respected curriculum, and competitive tuition rates, the University of Saint Mary's online RN to BSN degree program is the smart path to career advancement in nursing.
MBA - Finance
The University of Saint Mary online MBA is grounded in the idea that students should contribute to society in all aspects of their lives. This belief is threaded throughout the curriculum and coursework of our online Master of Business Administration program, which is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
As a Catholic institution, the University of Saint Mary has always valued ethics and corporate responsibility, concepts that have come to the forefront in these challenging economic times. The USM MBA offers you a solid education in advanced business skills to help you develop a global view of the business environment, identify potential issues at your organization, ask questions, develop solutions, and make decisions mindful of how they will affect the community at large. USM's MBA offers accelerated 8-week sessions, six starts per year, and the potential to earn your degree in as little as one year.
The Finance MBA from the University of Saint Mary provides a strong grounding in this vital aspect of business. Students learn to anticipate and implement solutions to financial issues facing an organization by studying such topics as:
- Financial markets and instruments
- Capital structure
- Financing a business
- Allocating funds for financial investments
- Risk management
- Planning for future growth
MBA - General Management
The University of Saint Mary online MBA is grounded in the idea that students should contribute to society in all aspects of their lives. This belief is threaded throughout the curriculum and coursework of our online Master of Business Administration program, which is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
As a Catholic institution, the University of Saint Mary has always valued ethics and corporate responsibility, concepts that have come to the forefront in these challenging economic times. The USM MBA offers you a solid education in advanced business skills to help you develop a global view of the business environment, identify potential issues at your organization, ask questions, develop solutions, and make decisions mindful of how they will affect the community at large. USM's MBA offers accelerated 8-week sessions, six starts per year, and the potential to earn your degree in as little as one year.
Students who choose the concentration in General Management as part of their MBA studies at the University of Saint Mary will learn about aspects of business they can apply across a diverse array of industries and positions, offering flexibility as they move through their career. Studies focus on managing information systems and projects, as well as leadership theory and practice. Coursework covers:
- Assessing and integrating information processing systems
- Technical and managerial processes to complete project goals on time and within budget
- Performance measurement and control
- Organizational and behavioral issues in project management
- Characteristics and traits of effective leaders
MBA - Health Care Management
The University of Saint Mary online MBA is grounded in the idea that students should contribute to society in all aspects of their lives. This belief is threaded throughout the curriculum and coursework of our online Master of Business Administration program, which is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
As a Catholic institution, the University of Saint Mary has always valued ethics and corporate responsibility, concepts that have come to the forefront in these challenging economic times. The USM MBA offers you a solid education in advanced business skills to help you develop a global view of the business environment, identify potential issues at your organization, ask questions, develop solutions, and make decisions mindful of how they will affect the community at large. USM's MBA offers accelerated 8-week sessions, six starts per year, and the potential to earn your degree in as little as one year.
The University of Saint Mary Health Care Management MBA offers in-depth knowledge of business concepts and skills applied specifically to the health care industry. Coursework prepares students to become effective managers and leaders in the health care management field. The curriculum of this concentration covers such topics as:
- Key concepts of management in the health care industry, such as budgeting and organizational growth
- Legal and ethical issues in health care, including patient rights and client autonomy
- Socio-cultural, economic, and political forces affecting the health care system
MBA - Human Resource Management
The University of Saint Mary online MBA is grounded in the idea that students should contribute to society in all aspects of their lives. This belief is threaded throughout the curriculum and coursework of our online Master of Business Administration program, which is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
As a Catholic institution, the University of Saint Mary has always valued ethics and corporate responsibility, concepts that have come to the forefront in these challenging economic times. The USM MBA offers you a solid education in advanced business skills to help you develop a global view of the business environment, identify potential issues at your organization, ask questions, develop solutions, and make decisions mindful of how they will affect the community at large. USM's MBA offers accelerated 8-week sessions, six starts per year, and the potential to earn your degree in as little as one year.
The University of Saint Mary Health Care Management MBA offers in-depth knowledge of business concepts and skills applied specifically to the health care industry. Coursework prepares students to become effective managers and leaders in the health care management field. The curriculum of this concentration covers such topics as:
- Key concepts of management in the health care industry, such as budgeting and organizational growth
- Legal and ethical issues in health care, including patient rights and client autonomy
- Socio-cultural, economic, and political forces affecting the health care system
MBA - Marketing and Advertising Management
The University of Saint Mary online MBA is grounded in the idea that students should contribute to society in all aspects of their lives. This belief is threaded throughout the curriculum and coursework of our online Master of Business Administration program, which is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).
As a Catholic institution, the University of Saint Mary has always valued ethics and corporate responsibility, concepts that have come to the forefront in these challenging economic times. The USM MBA offers you a solid education in advanced business skills to help you develop a global view of the business environment, identify potential issues at your organization, ask questions, develop solutions, and make decisions mindful of how they will affect the community at large. USM's MBA offers accelerated 8-week sessions, six starts per year, and the potential to earn your degree in as little as one year.
The concentration in Marketing and Advertising Management prepares University of Saint Mary MBA students to help organizations succeed in today's extremely competitive and complex area of marketing and publicity. To face the challenges of increasingly sophisticated consumers and evolving digital media, students will study:
- Changes in the advertising industry, including the new client service model, working with contractors, and modern media planning
- Up-to-date research on consumer behavior and how to determine consumer preferences
- Effective design and deployment of an integrated marketing strategy