Degree Programs for Cardinal Stritch University
All programs available face-to-face and online.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Management
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management
- Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management
- Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management of Information Systems
Master's Degrees
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Business Administration Online
- Master of Science in Management
- Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Global Business
- Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Healthcare Management
Certificates
- Certificate in Project Management
- Certificate in Human Resource Management
- Certificate in Sales and Sales Management
The Associate of Science in Business (ASB) offers a unique blend of the foundational business courses that serve as an introduction to business and management theory, as well as the liberal arts courses needed for a well-rounded education. This lower division, 64-credit academic program provides a wide array of introductory level courses and skills that can increase the student's value to the workplace or serves as a stepping stone for the achievement of a bachelor's level degree.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) program is an upper division, undergraduate degree program that offers students an opportunity to blend their personal and professional experiences with quantitative and qualitative coursework. The program is designed to support students in their quest to work effectively in an increasingly more complex business environment and includes the skill sets related to the administration of a business enterprise. Those skill sets include critical thinking, ethical decision making and problem solving, and the analysis and evaluation of economic, financial and statistical data. The BSBA program culminates in a capstone course, which enables students to integrate the learned skill sets with business theory. In the capstone course, students develop an overall strategic organizational plan, which involves the design, formulation and management of business policies and strategies for change.
The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) program is an upper division academic program designed for those who are seeking the skills and competencies necessary for managing within an organization. The program focuses on foundational concepts that are related to management techniques, especially those related to the successful management of people. Those concepts include the ability to communicate effectively, to think critically, to motivate and coach individuals and groups, to promote ethical problem solving and decision making. The BSM program culminates in a capstone course, which enables students to integrate the learned skill sets with management theory. In the capstone course, students examine and analyze leadership performances and strategies that help shape the overall culture and effectiveness of an organization.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management (BSHSM) is designed for those students who want to acquire the management skills necessary for use in the human services industry, whether not-for-profit or for-profit. Students learn wide-ranging, but detailed concepts that include ethical and legal issues, communications, finance and budgeting, fundraising and community resource development. The overarching theme in each course, however, is application of these concepts into the overall management of a human services organization.
The Bachelor of Science in Public Safety Management (BSPSM) is a 44-credit program designed for adult students who wish to relate their practical career experience to management theory. The program is designed especially for law enforcement, fire, corrections and emergency services personnel and has a special emphasis on the knowledge and skills essential for the management of resources in public and private organizations.
The Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management of Information Systems (BSSMIS) emphasizes the strategies involved in managing technology and the information that it generates. The program includes courses which provide a basic management foundation, including such areas as critical thinking, leadership, and accounting and financial techniques. It also emphasizes specific areas related to the technology field such as database management, systems analysis and design, and enterprise resource planning. The program culminates in a capstone course, which enables students to integrate the skill sets learned throughout the degree program. In the capstone course, students examine and analyze the strategic role that technology plays in helping an organization maintain its competiveness and meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Through a unique emphasis on current business challenges and opportunities, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree prepares students to be critical thinkers and effective leaders in their organizations. Classes are taught by business professionals who teach using a blend of theory and application with a focus on typical business challenges and opportunities. These instructors use active learning techniques, and students work together to discuss contemporary and classic case studies and develop solutions to issues found in the modern business world. The MBA degree is relevant to all types of industries – manufacturing or service, for-profit or not-for-profit, and public or private. In fact, the curriculum for the MBA degree was developed through consultation with a broad representative group of business leaders. The Stritch MBA directly responds to the complex needs of the business community, giving students a distinct advantage in meeting the challenges facing 21st century organizations. Students enrolled in the MBA program may select a broad MBA option which is suitable for a wide-range of enterprises. Or, they may select an area of concentration focused on health care management or global business. Whichever path the student takes, each option provides opportunities to incorporate concepts learned into today’s competitive business markets.
Through a unique emphasis on current business challenges and opportunities, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree prepares students to be critical thinkers and effective leaders in their organizations. Classes are taught by business professionals who teach using a blend of theory and application with a focus on typical business challenges and opportunities. These instructors use active learning techniques, and students work together to discuss contemporary and classic case studies and develop solutions to issues found in the modern business world. The MBA degree is relevant to all types of industries – manufacturing or service, for-profit or not-for-profit, and public or private. In fact, the curriculum for the MBA degree was developed through consultation with a broad representative group of business leaders. The Stritch MBA directly responds to the complex needs of the business community, giving students a distinct advantage in meeting the challenges facing 21st century organizations. Students enrolled in the MBA program may select a broad MBA option which is suitable for a wide-range of enterprises. Or, they may select an area of concentration focused on health care management or global business. Whichever path the student takes, each option provides opportunities to incorporate concepts learned into today’s competitive business markets.
The Master of Science in Management (MSM) is a 33-credit program that is built on the emerging field of development of organizations. Students explore, in depth, the functions of management while focusing on the use of effective leadership skills to achieve organizational objectives. Dealing with individual and group behaviors within an organization, the core curriculum emphasizes the use of management and leadership skills to increase productivity and quality while supporting organizational growth and change. A major component of the MSM program is the application of ethical decision making and the exploration of social responsibilities that students may encounter as managers. Each MSM cohort plans, completes and reflects on a Community Service Project during its first course.
Through a unique emphasis on current business challenges and opportunities, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree prepares students to be critical thinkers and effective leaders in their organizations. Classes are taught by business professionals who teach using a blend of theory and application with a focus on typical business challenges and opportunities. These instructors use active learning techniques, and students work together to discuss contemporary and classic case studies and develop solutions to issues found in the modern business world. The MBA degree is relevant to all types of industries – manufacturing or service, for-profit or not-for-profit, and public or private. In fact, the curriculum for the MBA degree was developed through consultation with a broad representative group of business leaders. The Stritch MBA directly responds to the complex needs of the business community, giving students a distinct advantage in meeting the challenges facing 21st century organizations. Students enrolled in the MBA program may select a broad MBA option which is suitable for a wide-range of enterprises. Or, they may select an area of concentration focused on health care management or global business. Whichever path the student takes, each option provides opportunities to incorporate concepts learned into today’s competitive business markets.
Through a unique emphasis on current business challenges and opportunities, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree prepares students to be critical thinkers and effective leaders in their organizations. Classes are taught by business professionals who teach using a blend of theory and application with a focus on typical business challenges and opportunities. These instructors use active learning techniques, and students work together to discuss contemporary and classic case studies and develop solutions to issues found in the modern business world. The MBA degree is relevant to all types of industries – manufacturing or service, for-profit or not-for-profit, and public or private. In fact, the curriculum for the MBA degree was developed through consultation with a broad representative group of business leaders. The Stritch MBA directly responds to the complex needs of the business community, giving students a distinct advantage in meeting the challenges facing 21st century organizations. Students enrolled in the MBA program may select a broad MBA option which is suitable for a wide-range of enterprises. Or, they may select an area of concentration focused on health care management or global business. Whichever path the student takes, each option provides opportunities to incorporate concepts learned into today’s competitive business markets.
The Certificate in Project Management (CPM) responds to the needs of a workforce which faces many changes. As companies and organizations have become flatter, the use of cross-functional teams and project managers has replaced the traditional hierarchical structures. Students in the CPM program learn how to apply various tools and techniques to realistic projects, as well as how to analyze the successes and failures of those projects. Additionally, students learn how to function as a project team member and project team leader. Those who receive the CPM will have the knowledge and skills necessary for managing projects that contribute to organizational competiveness. Because the skills in this program build upon each other in sequence, students must take the courses in the order presented. Also, Microsoft Project software is used throughout the program. This certificate can be taken online or onground.
The Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM) is an 18-credit program that addresses issues the human resource employee faces daily, from legal matters to staff recruitment and development. This program is designed for those who have functional responsibility to carry out the duties of an organization's human resource department, seasoned staff members wishing to keep current, newcomers to the field requiring new knowledge and skills or specialists wanting to broaden their knowledge base. The CHRM program focuses on practical applications and techniques associated with the principles of human resource management. Students in this program will learn practical solutions to critical issues that impact the workplace every day. This certificate can be taken online or onground.
The Certificate in Sales and Sales Management (CSSM) program emphasizes the knowledge and skills and knowledge needed for students to become successful in sales and then progress into sales management careers. Students learn about the sales cycle, the importance of interpersonal relationships, effective negotiations, and how to manage, motivate, and lead a successful sales team. This certificate can be taken online or onground.