YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE.

The Master of Arts in Catholic Studies: Apostolic Leadership provides the formation required for effective service in today’s post-Christendom age. In addition to core classes that equip students to invigorate the culture for Christ, each student will select an area of application for professional or pastoral stewardship and develop a clear plan by which they can answer the call to apostolic renewal in their parish, school, business, or ministry.

Format
Flexible class offerings – entirely online, in-person, or a blend of both – with one weeklong summer institute on our main campus in Bismarck, ND
Program Length
24 months / 6 semesters / 36 credits
Program Start
Fall and Spring

By completing our graduate certificates in Prayer and Spiritual Direction, Sacred Scripture, and Marriage and Family, students will undertake a rigorous course of study and acquire skills to effectively communicate the Church’s teachings. The Master of Arts in Applied Catholic Theology includes an 8-day Ignatian spiritual retreat at our main campus in Bismarck, ND, as students complete the Prayer and Spiritual Direction certificate. 

Format
Online with one 8-day Ignatian spiritual retreat on our main campus in Bismarck, ND
Program Length
16 months / 32 credits
Program Start
Fall, Spring, and Summer

The University of Mary’s MBA/MA dual degree offers a rigorous study of philosophy, ethics, human happiness, and sound reasoning. This philosophical approach, paired with professional preparation in management, organizational leadership, economic analysis, and more, provides leaders with an ethical and business framework that prioritizes excellence in the service of the common good.

Format
Online with a one-week summer institute
Program Length
As little as 16 months
Program Start
Every 7 Weeks

Gain the confidence and skills to handle complex ethical situations with our bioethics program. Apply Catholic moral tradition to medicine, law, business, and healthcare policy. Partnering with the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), you can build on your NCBC certification to earn a master’s or complete the entire Master of Science in Bioethics degree at the University of Mary.

Format
Online with up to four visits to our main campus in Bismarck, ND depending on your choice of track.
Program Length
2 years
Program Start
Summer (NCBC Completion Track), Fall (Full MS Track)