University of Mary

Accelerated Programs with High Academic Standards
The University of Mary has been a leader in adult education since its founding in 1955. We recognize the challenge of balancing family, work, and community obligations as you pursue an advanced degree. Our distance education programs are developed with your work experience, lifestyle, and career goals in mind.

The accelerated course work for the undergraduate management completion degree program and the MBA program offers the adult learner the opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in as few as 15 months and a MBA degree is as few as 20 months while meeting obligations of family, work, and community. Adult learners enroll with a cohort and learn from one another, as well as from the faculty, with immediate application to the workplace. The Web-based curriculum offers flexibility and detailed assignments for each week. Class size is limited to ensure interaction between students and faculty and to maintain high academic standards consistent with those of the University of Mary.

Welcome to the School of Accelerated and Distance Education (SADE) at the University of Mary, America's Leadership University. Since 1959, it has been committed to lifelong learning. It was the first college in the region to offer specialized programs (in nursing and education) designed to meet the unique needs of adult students. With the founding of The School of Accelerated and Distance Education (formerly the College for Professional Studies) in 1996, the university renewed and expanded this commitment to adult learners. Beginning with sites in Bismarck and Fargo, ND, in 10 short years we have grown to include 16 sites in five states as well as a program that is delivered completely online. We have over 3,000 graduates and currently serve 900-plus students through our site-based and online programs.

Our accelerated programs recognize that adult students have the experience, the discipline, and the capability of learning through a nontraditional approach. With accelerated programs at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels, U-Mary is the region's No. 1 choice for adult learners.

The University of Mary has enjoyed continuous accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969. The new online program for the University of Mary has also received accreditation. We take great pride in delivering accredited programs that are specifically designed and developed around the dynamic needs of the adult learner. We strive to aid adult learners in expanding their skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to excel as effective leaders while maintaining balance with family, work and community obligations.

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Bachelor of Science Completion Program
This accelerated degree program is designed to meet the needs of adult learners who have earned 30-64 semester hours of college credit and/or three years of relevant work experience. The program is developed through research based and contemporary needs of business managers. This program is designed to recognize your experience, match your career goals, and develop your managerial and leadership skills.

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MBA in Management
This graduate program prepares experienced business leaders for management and leadership positions. The curriculum is an integrated blend of leading-edge research and practice, providing a solid foundation for decision-making to motivate people and move organizations forward.

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MBA in Health Care
As a unique and growing business, the health care industry has its own technology, communication, and economic leadership issues. Adult learners in the health care MBA program will have the opportunity to master application of knowledge about health delivery systems, health policy, health administration, leadership communication, finance, and economics in a best practices format for learning.

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MBA in Accountancy
The program of study is designed for individuals with an accounting degree who wish to complete the 150 credit hours of study required to take the CPA examination. The program will focus on core MBA subjects and will utilize CPA review courses to prepare the individual for the CPA examination.

In addition to the core MBA courses, the adult learner enrolls in the following courses, which are focus content for the MBA-Accountancy:

• CPA Review-Financial Accounting & Reporting
• CPA Review-Auditing & Attestation
• CPA Review-Regulation
• CPA Review-Business Environment & Concepts

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RN to MSN Completion
This program of study allows licensed nurses, who have not completed a baccalaureate degree, to supplement their college education with two foundational courses: community health and leadership. Most nurses enrolled in this program bring their own wealth of knowledge to the classroom, as they tend to have prior experience in the managerial areas of health care. Please note, admission is based on transcript and resume review.

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MSN, Nurse Educator
The Nurse Educator degree prepares graduates to use evidence-based education methods that engage students in active, independent learning. Using a student-involved approach to teaching, students in this program learn to use critical thinking skills, and how to transfer their knowledge to new practice sites

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MSN, Nurse Administrator
In today's health care environment, both executive and managerial nurse leaders need a broad background in business concepts. In this program of study, students will develop their knowledge in areas such as human and material resources, finance, information systems, and more. The capstone seminar is a service project-guiding students to integrate their knowledge of management theory with a practical application in nursing.

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RN to BS, Major in Nursing
In existence for over 25 years, the Nursing Degree Completion Program at the University of Mary is designed for currently licensed nurses (associate degree RN) seeking a baccalaureate degree.

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