College for Adults | School of Business
Do you aspire to be a force for change within your organization? When pursuing the online business management degree from St. Kate’s College for Adults, you will learn to effectively lead, strategize, and manage all aspects of business. From creating innovative business plans to managing resources, this online business management program provides you with all of the skills necessary to become a leader in business.
Program Details
Classes meet: Online, or evenings and weekends
Time to completion: 21 months
Credits for major: 36
Cost per credit (2020–2021): $485
Start: Fall, spring, or summer
Most College for Adults students receive some form of financial aid.
Online and Hybrid Business Management Coursework
St. Catherine University credentials carry weight in the working world. Employers hire Katies because we’re well-rounded with deep entrepreneurial spirit.
Option 1: Complete your business management degree online.
You’ll start online courses for your business management major in the fall and finish your major in just 21 months. You will also have access to fully online supporting courses in economics and three core liberal arts courses. If you have an associate degree or other previous college experience, this option provides a fast track to your bachelor’s degree in business.
Option 2: Learn on campus in a hybrid on-campus/online format.
Each hybrid course combines one-evening-per-week meetings on our St. Paul, MN campus with online learning in between. Complete the major in two years, or go at your own pace.
While pursuing your bachelor's degree in business management, you may take up to two courses in St. Kate's MBA or Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. Courses will count toward both your bachelor's degree and master's degree.

Demand for business managers is growing, with median annual earnings of $104,240, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The hybrid or online business management degree program prepares you for a wide variety of positions within businesses of all industries, such as
- sales representative
- sales manager
- human resource specialist
- financial analyst
- management analyst

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).