Graduate Pathway in Business Administration (2-Semester Pathway) Leading to Master of Business Administration (Professional)

at INTO Group - Saint Louis University USA

International Year One General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Economics
Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and nations make choices when confronted with limited resources. At Saint Louis University, economics majors learn to apply theory and problem-solving skills while balancing public policy with the choices faced by today’s society.

Saint Louis University's M.S. in Urban Planning and Development teaches students the essential knowledge, skills and values central to the planning and development professions.
Intimate classes emphasize skill-building, discussion and debate. The curriculum's professional focus allows you to develop the knowledge and skills you need to become a leader in supporting urban growth and revitalization.

International Year One in Mathematics and Statistics will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Mathematics
Mathematics emphasizes careful reasoning, along with the analysis and solution of problems. A major or minor in mathematics at Saint Louis University will appeal to students who like to develop their skills in problem-solving and analytical thinking. For this reason, mathematics is also an appropriate major for students planning careers in law or medicine.

International Year One General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of human groups and their characteristics, changes, causes and consequences. Through teaching, research and service, sociology reveals a critical understanding of the different ways people relate to one another through the organization of society and how its structures and cultures influence lives.

Through Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (M.S.-SCM), students learn the key business processes that drive profitable business growth, positioning them to hold a sustainable competitive advantage in the business world.

SLU's Chaifetz School ranks No. 13 in the nation for graduate study in supply chain management according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 Best Graduate Schools rankings. The STEM-certified M.S.-SCM program teaches students how to use quantitative and computer models to provide and distribute the right quantities of the right goods or services to the right location at the right time.

Curriculum Overview
The supply chain management profession addresses the critical link between demand creation and the fulfillment of demand. Supply chain management professionals participate in fundamental decisions associated with current and future business success, addressing product design, sourcing, transportation, storage, e-commerce and delivery of the final goods to the customers. Information technology plays an important role in making transactions efficient (cost saving) and effective (meeting customer’s needs). The global nature of the supply chain industry makes this discipline exciting and rewarding.

Students in Saint Louis University's Master of Science in Supply Chain Management program will also gain additional exposure to the design, implementation and management of efficient ways to integrate the flow of materials and information among suppliers, manufacturers, warehouses and stores. The curriculum focuses on the theoretical as well as the applied supply chain and logistics skills that are essential in today’s competitive global supply chain environment. Students learn operations management, logistics, information technologies, finance, Lean/Six Sigma, ERP, project management and simulation to deliver the analytical skills employed in the public and private sectors.

International Year One General will prepare you to enter your next semester of a bachelor's degree program at Saint Louis University. Upon successful completion of International Year One and meeting university requirements for undergraduate admission, you may enter your second year of undergraduate study at Saint Louis University. This transition from an INTO program to a university degree program is called progression.

Environmental Studies
Environmental studies at Saint Louis University focuses on relationships between the natural environment and social, economic, political, legal and humanistic aspects of society.

As global population and consumption rises, understanding the interplay between environmental and social systems has become an increasingly important component of decision-making and planning. The B.A. in Environmental Studies program helps prepare students for careers that emphasize a dual awareness of scientific and social perspectives and their relationship to the natural environment.

Marketing focuses first and foremost on customers — understanding them, attracting them, and maintaining their loyalty. In this way, marketing undertakes the management of demand. The Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business marketing program at Saint Louis University provides students with the practical skills and training necessary to succeed in professional marketing positions worldwide. In addition, graduates are creative in their approach to problem-solving with an understanding of human behavior in its qualitative and quantitative dimensions.

The Saint Louis University Master of Health Administration, Executive Track (EMHA) is a 50-credit hour professional degree program designed for working health care professionals and clinicians interested in career advancement across a broad range of industry subsectors – from hospitals and clinics, long-term and rehabilitation services, and managed care organizations to Big Pharma, health tech and consulting.

Health care is among the fastest-growing industries in the United States with excellent opportunities for executives with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Graduates of SLU's EMHA program are prepared to begin or accelerate senior management and leadership roles in top health care organizations that not only fulfill their personal career objectives but also drive better population health outcomes and strengthen the connection between providers, payers and the communities they serve.

Program Highlights

• All EMHA courses are offered completely online in a flexible, asynchronous format, which allows students to study at their own pace and work around busy personal and professional schedules
• Opportunities for real-time interactions with faculty and fellow students, tailored to meet the learning needs for each course
• Executive experience weekends that are engaging, interactive sessions that include skill-building workshops, guest lectures from local and national industry experts, "field trips" to local health care facilities, and team-building experiences
• Access to robust professional development resources and seminars
• Ability to pursue certificate programs in performance excellence, health data analytics, public health, and other high-demand areas
• Flexible start dates in fall or spring semesters
• Short time to degree completion
• Ability to leverage the reputation of a top-ranked graduate health care management program 

Economics is the study of how individuals, firms and nations make choices when confronted with limited resources. At Saint Louis University, economics majors learn to apply theory and problem-solving skills while balancing public policy with the choices faced by today’s society.

Saint Louis University's undergraduate degree in international studies is offered through the College of Arts and Science's Political Science department. The program offers students the opportunity to focus both on a specific region of the world as well as a specific topic or theme including arts and culture, environment and health, economics and development, or war and peace.