St. Cloud State University Masters Degrees in Business

In the Master of Business Administration program you will learn management skills, technical understanding and a global perspective that will ready you to succeed in a rapidly changing business world. You will learn to write for multiple business settings, make effective business presentations, recognize and respond to ethical problems and apply global perspectives to business solutions all while attending classes at a convenient St. Cloud or Twin Cities location.

Program Highlights

Courses offered either on campus or at the Twin Cities Graduate Center in Maple Grove.
The Maple Grove program is a part-time program targeted to meet the needs of individuals working full time while the St. Cloud program is flexible to accommodate both part-time and full-time students.
Curriculum combines business theory with hands-on applications.
Courses scheduled to accommodate employment responsibilities, vacations and holidays to allow students to balance their studies, work and personal lives.
Graduate assistantships offered each year for students attending in St. Cloud.

Program Distinctions

Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Faculty all hold PhD. or J.D. degrees or are professionally-qualified.

Requirements and Details

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is required for admission consideration to the Master of Business Administration program.

The MBA program requires a minimum GMAT score of 470 be posted for an applicant's admission packet to be reviewed by the program.

The MBA program may consider acceptance of expired GMAT scores. A determination is made by the MBA director.
If an applicant holds a master-level degree the program may consider the GRE in lieu of the GMAT. A determination is made by the MBA director.
If an applicant has been unconditionally accepted into a different master's degree at St. Cloud State and is electing to change his/her graduate program, a GRE may be considered in lieu of the GMAT.
The GMAT may be waived for applicants who hold a terminal degree such as an Ed.D., Ph.D., J.D., M.D. and D.V.M. A determination is made by the MBA director.
Substitution of any graduate entrance examination for the GMAT is subject to approval of the MBA director and the School of Graduate Studies.
To complete your application you will need to include your transcripts, official GMAT score, a statement of intent, your resume/curriculum vitae and three recommendations.

International students

The MBA program will consider applicants seeking a language admission who provide a strong academic profile including submission of GMAT scores.
Due to the advanced level of scholarship, the MBA program does not consider applicants seeking a conditional language admission.
To complete your application you will need to include your English proficiency exam results and your international transcript evaluations.

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As a student of Applied Economics, you will be prepared to work at a private firm or government agency in forecasting, market research or policy analysis. You'll be learning in a program that emphasizes the practical aspects of economic theory and provides a solid foundation in advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and forecasting. Coursework focuses on economic theory, applications of theory, research methods and empirical analysis.

Program Highlights

Students can work toward a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Master of Science in Applied Economics simultaneously through the 5-year track for undergraduates.
Opportunities available to engage in research with faculty members.
Prepares students for jobs in business, government and non-profit institutions that require advanced quantitative skills.
Graduate assistantship positions available each year in both the fall and spring semesters.
Prepares students for Ph.D. programs in economics, applied economics and finance.

Program Distinctions

All faculty hold doctorates in economics.
Faculty research has been published in "American Economic Review," "Economics Letters," "Journal of Economic Education," "Journal of International Economics," "Journal of Money, Credit and Banking," "Public Choice" and the "Rand Journal of Economics.
Graduates have gone on to jobs in the private sector and government, especially in the banking industry. Others have been accepted into Ph.D. programs in economics or applied economics throughout the country.

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Program Overview

The Master of Engineering Management program has moved from the St. Cloud State University campus to Maple Grove, Minnesota starting fall semester 2012! This exciting move will allow our students unparalleled access to internships in the Twin Cities area. Students can live in the Twin Cities and attend courses at the Twin Cities Graduate Center. For more information on studying and living in the Twin Cities, please read the Twin Cities Graduate Center Community Guide. The Twin Cities Graduate Center is about 60 miles southeast of the city of St. Cloud and the SCSU campus.

The MEM is a special program that prepares engineers for managerial roles. The course content is suitable for engineers, technologists, and a wide spectrum of disciplines including, but not limited to, mechanical, manufacturing, industrial, electrical, computer and software engineering, as well as chemistry, mathematics, physics, and related fields. The course draws on faculty expertise in the areas of quality engineering, project management and production, operations management, economics and administration.

The program meets the educational needs of both full students via flexible and varied delivery, responsive curriculum, a professionally qualified staff, an industry advisory council, and appropriate research and support activities.

Requirements and Details

The GRE is waived for applicants with a post-baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution from any country.
International students require a minimum TOEFL (iBT) score of 100 for unconditional admission. Students admitted with TOEFL scores between 79 and 99 may be required to do additional ESL (English as Second Language) courses.
Admission decisions are made throughout the year as completed application files are received. A student may start the program fall or spring semester.
International students

The MEM program will consider applicants seeking a language admission who provide a strong academic profile including submission of GRE scores.

Due to the advanced level of scholarship, the MEM program does not consider applicants seeking a conditional language admission.

Work experience

Applicants should have minimum two years of work experience in an engineering position after the BS degree or currently employed on full time basis with a US based organization.
Applicants without the required experience may be admitted provided they do a minimum of one full time internship during the program or complete three industry/business based projects (excluding the capstone project) during the course of the program. Copies of projects completed should be submitted to the program director prior to capstone project/thesis submission.

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As a student of Regulatory Affairs and Services you will be prepared to take a leadership role in one of the most in-demand professions in the medical device industry. You will learn the educational and career skills necessary for managing the regulatory approval processes from faculty who are industry experts with practical experience in the field. You will receive an education in regulatory affairs with a focus on clinical affairs, quality systems and health care reimbursement.

Program Highlights

Offered at the Twin Cities Graduate Center in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and is available online through a synchronous Adobe Connect Connection.
Courses offered weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Designed in collaboration with medtech industry professionals.
An experience course provides students with direct industry regulatory submission experience.
Courses can be taken on a stand-alone basis as a non-degree seeking student.
$63,567 is the average salary for medtech workers in Minnesota.
Medtech employees earn on average 40% more than their counterparts in other industries.

Program Distinctions

Only regulatory program in the United States focused on medical devices.
Courses are taught by industry experts with practical experience and leadership working in regulatory and related fields — many with 15 to 30 years experience.
1 of 3 programs in the United States chosen to distribute a $10,000 annual scholarship from the Association of Medical Diagnostic Manufacturers.
The industry's most senior and experienced executive leaders in clinical research serve on the program's industry advisory board.
The annual medtech networking and job fair is the largest of its kind featuring 15-20 medtech industry companies.

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