Business Administration - Associate's or Bachelor's

This program provides in-depth training for individuals seeking employment within the field of business administration. Few fields hold as many opportunities in the world of business as business administration. Our program introduces you to the process of management including the planning, organizing, directing and controlling functions of running a business.

Business Administrative Assistant - Diploma

If you are thinking about beginning a career in business administration, in less than one-year of study, you could have the essential knowledge, technical skills and work habits that are required for an entry-level position and the foundation for career advancement.

As a program graduate, empowered with the fundamentals of business communications, qualitative and quantitative processes, and the expectations of today's administrative professional, you'll be ready to support the applied work of business owners, managers and directors. Plus, you have the option to complete this program online, enabling you to become a part of the virtual community in addition to having the opportunity to earn your diploma while balancing work and personal responsibilities.

Business Management - Bachelor's

The overall objective of the Bachelor of Science in Business Management starts with in-depth training for individuals seeking employment in the field of business. This program introduces students to the process of management, which includes the planning, organizing, directing and controlling functions of running a business. Students will be able to pursue career opportunities in their emphasis areas with an ability to provide leadership in their areas of expertise.

Cosmetology Business - Associate's

The cosmetology business program will provide students with a business foundation that will extend their applied emphasis in cosmetology by preparing graduates for further advancement toward independent ownership, potential entry-level managerial and other beauty industry career opportunities. The required general education course work will establish critical thinking and problem solving skills, which will be enhanced throughout the business specialization coursework.

Health Care Management - Bachelor's

The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management is to prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits required for entry level positions in health care administration. Its curriculum will prepare the graduates with the knowledge and skills for entry-level management positions including human resources, financial, data collection and analysis, planning, marketing and other administrative/management functions within public, private and government health care industries. Students will provide evidence of competencies in communication, social sciences, humanities and fine arts, analytical and inferential reasoning and computational skills as well as the ability to learn on one's own.

Information Technology - Associate's or Bachelor's

The information technology programs are designed to educate students in technology and business. The associate's degree focuses on teaching students fundamental knowledge in the principles of computers including software development, database, networking and security. This degree prepares students for entry-level positions in network support or software development. In addition to technical knowledge, students will also learn basic business principles. The bachelor's degree covers a wider area of knowledge and students have the opportunity to become information technology professionals in network administration, database management, internet development or software development. In addition, students will be required to complete general education requirements in the areas of communication, social science, natural science and humanities.

Management Accounting - Associate's

The Management Accounting Associate of Applied Science degree can be completed in as little as one and a half years. The program provides training that goes beyond the basic requirements for entry-level positions and usually leads to positions with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Our MBA degree program is designed to provide graduate education for students in the managerial leadership principles of business for the twenty-first century-entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneurship, the ability to turn information into ideas and ideas into substantive information, fosters the creation of self-generative professional development, which is an essential strategy for all employees. Our program will prepare students for middle and upper management positions in business and industry, as well as in small business development and ownership, and increase its graduates' abilities to interpret, add to and generate research in order to develop and apply effective business solutions.

Sales and Marketing Management - Associate's

This program provides graduates with the fundamental knowledge to pursue a sales and marketing career in today's complex business environment. With the skill set acquired from learning about consumer buying behavior, market research, the selling process and other related topics, graduates can prosper in such careers as a marketing manager, sales representative, promotions manager, customer service representative and advertising assistant.

This Associate in Applied Science program provides a balance of specialized education and credentials that develop students' skills required for effective communications, teamwork and critical thinking.

Transportation Business - Associate's

The transportation business program will provide students with a complete transportation business foundation that will extend their self-selected applied emphasis in either truck driving or heavy equipment operations; by preparing graduates for further advancement toward potential managerial and other transportation related career opportunities. The required general education course work will establish critical thinking and problem solving skills, which will be enhanced throughout the transportation business specialization coursework.

Accreditation

MSB is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas, associate in applied science degrees, bachelor of science degrees and master degrees. Additionally, Minnesota School of Business is licensed as private career schools with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.