Metropolitan State University, located at its Saint Paul Campus, provides a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs tailored for adult learners, transfer students, and working professionals. The curriculum emphasizes practical, career-oriented education with flexible scheduling options including evening, weekend, and online courses to accommodate diverse lifestyles.
The College of Management offers robust business programs that prepare students for leadership roles in various industries. These include foundational courses in economics, statistics, and organizational behavior, advancing to specialized topics like strategic planning and ethical decision-making.
- Business Administration (B.S., M.S.): Covers management principles, operations, and entrepreneurship.
- Accounting (B.S.): Focuses on financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and forensic accounting practices.
- Finance (B.S.): Explores investment analysis, corporate finance, risk management, and international markets.
- Marketing (B.S.): Teaches consumer behavior, digital marketing, branding, and market research techniques.
- Human Resources Management (B.S.): Addresses talent acquisition, employee relations, labor law, and diversity in the workplace.
In the College of Liberal Arts, students engage with interdisciplinary studies that build critical thinking and communication skills. Programs draw from philosophy, literature, and cultural studies to foster well-rounded perspectives.
- Psychology (B.S.): Includes abnormal psychology, developmental theories, research methods, and counseling techniques.
- Sociology (B.S.): Examines social structures, inequality, urbanization, and global societies.
- History (B.A.): Surveys American, European, and world history with emphasis on primary source analysis.
- English (B.A.): Offers creative writing, rhetoric, literature surveys, and professional communication.
- Political Science (B.A.): Covers American government, international relations, public policy, and comparative politics.
The College of Nursing and Health Sciences delivers hands-on training in healthcare fields, with state-of-the-art simulation labs for practical experience. Nursing courses integrate evidence-based practice, patient care, and health promotion.
- Nursing (B.S.N., M.S.): Features RN-to-BSN completion, community health, leadership in nursing, and advanced practice preparation.
- Public Health (B.S.): Focuses on epidemiology, health policy, environmental health, and biostatistics.
Science and technology offerings through the College of Individualized Studies and Technology include innovative programs for emerging fields. Students learn programming, cybersecurity, and data analysis in collaborative settings.
- Computer Science (B.S.): Teaches algorithms, software engineering, database systems, and artificial intelligence.
- Information Assurance (B.S.): Emphasizes cybersecurity, ethical hacking, network security, and compliance standards.
- Applied Mathematics (B.S.): Covers calculus, linear algebra, modeling, and computational methods.
- Environmental Science (B.S.): Explores ecology, sustainability, climate change, and resource management.
Education programs prepare future teachers with pedagogy, curriculum design, and classroom management courses, including student teaching placements. Human services and criminal justice tracks address social justice, case management, and law enforcement.
- Elementary Education (B.S.): Includes literacy instruction, math methods, science education, and inclusive practices.
- Criminal Justice (B.S.): Studies criminology, juvenile justice, corrections, and forensic investigation.
- Public Administration (B.S., M.S.): Focuses on policy analysis, budgeting, ethics, and nonprofit management.
Graduate programs extend these offerings with advanced research and specialization. The campus supports experiential learning through internships, capstone projects, and community partnerships, ensuring graduates are equipped for immediate workforce impact. With a commitment to accessibility, Metro State promotes equity and lifelong learning for all students.
