School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership

Your Path to Professional and Ethical Leadership Grounded in Social Justice

St. Kate’s prepares students to lead with collaborative, critical, and creative thinking. With more than 45 majors and minors, the School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership (LABL) combines core general educational experiences with inclusive leadership perspectives to create programs and opportunities that meet evolving market needs and develop human-centered leaders for a changing world.

Dean, School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership

Aimee Zellers, PhD
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Programs in the School of Liberal Arts, Business, and Leadership

College for Adults

Take the next step toward your personal and professional goals with programs designed for busy adult learners.

Browse CFA Programs

College for Women

Our vast program offerings empower women to explore their passions, grow as leaders, and lead with purpose.

Browse CFW Programs

Graduate College

Advance your career with graduate programs designed to help you grow as a leader, innovator, and expert.

Browse Graduate Programs

With a combination of classroom learning, undergraduate research, and hands-on internships, students graduate with a deeper understanding of the world around them.

St. Kate’s is inspired by a legacy of women leaders, preparing every student to innovate and impact lives and careers.

The median 40-year ROI for a liberal arts degree is nearly $200,000 above the national college median. At St. Kate's, it's more than $300,000 higher, totaling $1.023 million^*.

^*Source: Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, ROI of Liberal Arts Colleges (2020).

Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership

For over 16 years, St. Catherine University has been at the forefront of tracking women's progress in Minnesota corporate leadership. Our programs develop strong, diverse women leaders who positively transform organizations and shape a better world. Through our annual Minnesota Census of Women in Corporate Leadership, St. Kate's honors its commitment to drive systemic accountability and actively accelerates the advancement of women in business.

Investing in STEM

Our commitment to advancing STEM education is reflected in our ongoing investment in state-of-the-art science labs and innovative learning spaces. By enhancing our facilities, we are empowering students and faculty to explore cutting-edge research, foster discovery, and drive innovation that addresses real-world challenges.

Companies, including 3M, Target, and Mayo Clinic, provide students with hands-on experiences, internships, and professional development.

Alumni Spotlight

"In my role as a financial analyst, I have to collaborate with many departments and sometimes go out of my comfort zone. Because of the small class sizes and collaborative nature of a liberal arts education, I was confident working with others even while beginning my career."

Anna Franek '22
Accounting and Marketing

"I feel confident in my skills as well as in my perspective of the world, and that I can take on any challenge that my career may throw at me. I'm the first one in my family who got a graduate degree in the United States, so it's important for me to be a strong woman leader for people who follow in my footsteps."

Vishakha Mathur MBA'22
Master of Business Administration

I fell in love with the fact that St. Kate's is about women empowerment. I'm very passionate about women's rights, and I also wanted to be on a campus where my education is very, very focused."

Andrea Duarte-Alonso '19
Political Science

“Everyone is consistently willing to have a conversation, review different scenarios, and find the best path forward. St. Kate’s has given me the confidence to go into classes and not be intimidated, to enjoy the learning process and not just struggle through it. It is a place where I have been able to flourish.”

Morgan Batiste-Simms '22
Biochemistry