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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

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)

The world needs pioneering change makers, and the University of Mary’s Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program forms them. Our curriculum embraces practicality, with an innovative capstone research project in which students undertake careful assessment and meaningful change in a real-world business environment that's relevant to them. The guided, communal environment provides rich soil for cultivating the skills of a servant leader, unparalleled business knowledge, and genuine concern for people and the common good. This program is designed for busy, working professionals looking to transform their futures - and the world.

FORMAT
Blended delivery - online with two one-week on-campus institutes in the summer.
PROGRAM LENGTH
As little as 36 months
PROGRAM START
Fall

Organizations and communities need capable, ethical business leaders who practice leadership and virtue in pursuit of the common good. Our online Master of Business Administration (MBA) integrates thorough professional preparation in management, finance, and more with enriching personal formation, preparing you to be a True Leader – a person of courage and conviction with broad expertise, deep understanding, and undeniable character.

FORMAT
Online or evening classes at our satellite locations
PROGRAM LENGTH
As little as one year
PROGRAM START
Rolling (every 4 weeks)

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

Our Master of Education in Catholic Montessori program provides graduate-level coursework and authentically Catholic Montessori training, enabling educators to serve Christ in the child with a deep understanding of the whole person and advanced formation in the Church’s integrative approach to teaching and learning. Specially designed for working educators, candidates receive 16 prior-learning credits upon completion of national certification requirements through the American Montessori Society (AMS), the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), or the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education (MACTE). Core courses are offered online in an asynchronous or an in-person format, so students can tailor the program to their needs and schedule.

FORMAT
Blended delivery - online with two one-week on-campus institutes in the summer.
PROGRAM LENGTH
3 semesters / 32 credits*
*includes 16 prior-learning credits mentioned above.
PROGRAM START
Fall, Spring, and Summer

Tailored to educators and musicians looking to continue their music education, the Master of Arts in Music degree addresses the unique role of music teachers in Catholic school systems by offering specific coursework for educators, creating a network of peers, and encouraging scholarship, community, and spirituality. The curriculum is tailored to accommodate current teachers and their busy schedules and can be customized to specific interests and aspirations. Students can also go deeper by supplementing this master’s degree with our sacred music certificate.

FORMAT
Blended delivery - online with a two-week residency on our main campus in Bismarck, ND
PROGRAM LENGTH
3 academic years / 3 summer semesters / 48 weeks
PROGRAM START
Fall, Spring, and Summer

Our Master of Organizational Leadership program prepares graduates to lead teams effectively while affirming the dignity and sanctity of every person. Rooted in authentic Catholic social teaching, the coursework explores how truly Christian leadership incorporates rights, responsibilities, the universal call to holiness, and the beauty of family, so organizations move beyond efficiency and productivity to true human flourishing. Offered online or in the evenings, an MOL degree offers the leadership and managerial skills needed for supervisory success in a format tailored to your work schedule.

FORMAT
Online or evening classes at our satellite locations
PROGRAM LENGTH
As little as 16 months
PROGRAM START
Rolling (every 4 weeks)

The University of Mary offers a wide variety of online and evening graduate certificate programs that work around our students’ busy schedules. Graduates gain skills and values that help them grow professionally and personally – plus, our certificates can be completed in as few as 15 weeks, and credits can be applied toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

• Catholic Philanthropy

• Evangelization and Catechesis

• Foundations for Apostolic Leadership

• High School Chaplaincy for Priests

• Parish Administration and Management

• Prayer and Spiritual Direction

• Sacred Music

• Sacred Scripture

• Virtue and Sport

• Virtuous Leadership

FORMAT
Primarily online, with in-person elements
PROGRAM LENGTH
Varies by certificate