Enrolled in
THE COLLEGE FOR ADULTS
Majoring in
ACCOUNTING
School of Business and Professional Studies
Welcome to St. Kate’s Adult Bachelor’s Program, College for Adults.
The St. Catherine Experience provides an overview of opportunities in your major and the co-curriculum at
St. Catherine University. Please read through this entire guide. Some tips and opportunities may be more relevant
than others as you continue along your educational journey. Use this guide to identify what offices, programs and
services can support your goals; we want you to take full advantage of the resources available to you as an
adult student!
Themes of Engagement
Eight themes unanimously
identified by students, faculty and
staff that embody a St. Catherine
education.
Scholarship and Excellence
Engage in challenging academic
experiences
Lead and Influence
Develop as an ethical, effective
and enduring leader
Engagement
Immerse yourself in curricular and
co-curricular activities
Liberal Arts and Your Program
Obtain a foundation in
liberal arts
Social Justice and
Spiritual Development
Understand the spirit and practices
of the Sisters of St. Joseph
of Carondelet
Meaningful Mentoring
Develop significant relationships
that guide, challenge and support
Diversity and
Global Perspectives
Honor identity, diversity
and community
Prepare for the Future
Implement academic and
career goals
ST. KATE’S COMMUNITY OF LIFELONG LEARNERS
You are one of many busy adult learners balancing family, job, military, or community
service responsibilities with your pursuit of a degree that meets your professional and
personal goals. Adult learners desire flexibility and relevance, and an education that
honors life experience. Adult learners frequently have credits earned elsewhere, as well
as life or professional experiences that demonstrate formal or informal learning. As
an adult learner at St. Kate’s, you’ll value and validate your experience through an
educational journey that blends exploration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation, empowering you to lead a life of influence and dignity, grounded
in social justice and the pursuit of a meaningful career. It’s our job to make sure the
courses, services, resources and relationships within our University community meet
your expectations, and result in the connections, the convenience, and the confidence
you need to succeed. We’re honored that you’ve chosen St. Kate’s, and are eager to
partner with you to achieve your learning goals.
Anne Weyandt, J.D., Ed.D.
Dean, College for Adults
651-690-7702 • [email protected]
ACADEMIC ADVISING
203 Derham Hall • 651-690-6803 • stkate.edu/academic-advising
Laura Bauercamper, Academic Advisor, [email protected]
While your first contact is your major academic advisor, professional academic advisors
are also available if you are unable to connect with your major advisor. Contact them
with questions about your major, academic planning and degree evaluation.
• Meet with your academic advisor early and throughout the semester; discuss resources needed to ensure your success. Your academic advisor is a primary
resource — establish a good working relationship.
• Review the Academic Calendar (registrar’s website) and refer to it throughout the
semester. Be aware of important dates including last day to drop or add a course,
breaks, registration periods, semester start and end dates, midterms, and finals.
• First-year, sophomore and junior status students should obtain a personal identification number (“pin”) from your academic advisor prior to registration.
• Complete a “degree evaluation” once a semester to review academic progress and to
stay on top of required CORE courses and required courses within your major.
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ACCESS and SUCCESS
493 CdC • 651-690-8696 • stkate.edu/access-success
Shelly Bjick, Social Worker, [email protected]
Student Advisory Board
The Student Advisory Board is a
team of undergraduate students
who serve as a liaison between
the Adult Bachelor’s Program,
College for Adults students and
St. Catherine University administration. The Board’s primary function is to represent the concerns
and changing needs of adult
students. In addition, the Board
seeks to build community among
students, celebrate accomplishments, educate students about
campus resources, advocate
for student needs, and provide
leadership opportunities for students. The Board hosts engaging
monthly community meetings
which are open to all students.
At its discretion, the Board may
allocate funds for service projects
or to attend conferences and
speaking events. Contact Brigette
Marty, Associate Director of
Student Activities, bmmarty@
stkate.edu for information.
Approximately half of the Adult Bachelor’s Program population is raising a family while
going to school. If this includes you, contact Access and Success. This innovative program supports St. Kate’s student parents so they can be successful in all facets of their
lives. It is open to any “Katie with Kids,” regardless of income, age of child, or degree
level.
• Build social connections. Attend one of the social events for student parents to meet
other students who are juggling school, family and work. Access and Success offers
free monthly lunches where student parents can eat, relax and socialize.
• Speak with Access and Success staff to learn about on-campus and other off-campus
resources, such as childcare, housing concerns, or parenting needs. They are compassionate listeners and here to help!
• Find a home on campus. Use the student parent study room, with or without your
children in tow. Rooms are equipped with computers, a printer, study space and an
adjacent playroom. Grab a snack or a warm drink from the Access and Success office.
Check out a laptop computer to complete your assignments.
ASSISTANTSHIP MENTORING PROGRAM
233 CdC • 651-690-8795 • stkate.edu/cwl
Jewelly Lee, Assistant Director, [email protected]
Located in Community Work and Learning, the Assistantship Mentoring Program (AMP)
offers a wonderful opportunity for adult students to work collaboratively with a faculty
or staff mentor while expanding their résumé and earning a paycheck.
• Work with a professor or staff member at St. Kate’s in a close, mentoring capacity
as a Research Assistant, Program Collaborator or Teaching Assistant. Talk to your
academic advisor or any professor to identify opportunities that interest you.
• Participation in AMP is flexible. It allows adult students to schedule tasks/responsibilities around their busy schedules.
• An AMP experience will enhance your degree by helping you to develop new
skills and increase marketability. Ninety-six percent of AMP Assistants report their
experience resulted in an increased sense of belonging at St. Kate’s.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
460 CdC • 651-690-8890 • stkate.edu/career • [email protected]
Katie Ness, Career Counselor, [email protected]
Adult students have access to a variety of services provided by professional career
counselors. Benefits include help with transitioning to your next career move or
launching you into a career for the first time. See the specific suggestions outlined in
the St. Catherine Experience advising tool.
• Schedule an individual career counseling appointment at times convenient to adult
students. Phone appointments are always available.
• Confirm your major and career path, or explore options if you are seeking a career
change by taking career assessments.
• Practice your interviewing skills through mock interviews and receive feedback from
a career counselor. St. Kate’s Career Development hosts the largest private college
Career Fair in the state. This fair takes place in October and is a “must do” for adult
students looking to connect with employers in a convenient setting, right on campus.
• Explore the robust Career Development resource website and review the calendar of
events, job search tools, databases and internship opportunities. You will also find
self-assessment resources, occupational information including salaries and employment outlook, graduate school information, as well as potential employers and
professional organizations.
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COMMUNITY WORK and LEARNING
233 CdC • 651-690-8642 • stkate.edu/cwl
D’Ann Urbaniak Lesch, Director, [email protected]
Community Work and Learning (CWL) offers adult students opportunities to participate
in service-learning, on- and off-campus. In service-learning courses, students spend time
partnering with community organizations learning from and with community members
while contributing to the community sites’ work. The community component is tied to
course goals and objectives, and focuses on critical reflection, civic responsibility, local
community needs and the enhancement of academic skills.
• Enroll in a course that offers a service-learning component (designated with a
“SVCL” attribute on the course schedule).
• CWL also offers off-campus student employment opportunities with partner
organizations. Two programs adult students are encouraged to explore are America
Reads (tutoring) and the Community Leadership Program (internship based work at
various community organizations).
COUNSELING CENTER
330 Derham Hall • 651-690-6805 • stkate.edu/counseling-center
Heide Malat, Director, [email protected]
• Contact the St. Catherine University Counseling Center if you experience stressful life events and/or mental health issues that get in the way of learning such as
strained relationships, increased anxiety, feeling down and overwhelmed, difficulty
concentrating or lack of motivation. The licensed psychologists on staff offer free
short-term counseling to enrolled students.
• Know that late afternoon appointments are available on Tuesdays to accommodate
adult students schedules.
• Learn more about the confidential mental health services available via the Counseling Center website.
GLOBAL STUDIES
305 Derham Hall • 651-690-6472 • stkate.edu/globalstudies
Raine de Campeau, Director, [email protected]
Study Abroad Experiences: Options for adult students
Enhance your degree by taking advantage of the wide variety of study abroad opportunities, offered during J-term and summer. These short-term experiences are perfect for
adult students who may be unable to take advantage of longer programs. And, it’s
affordable; your financial aid may be applied to the cost.
• Attend the Study Abroad Fair that takes place in February. Application deadline for
spring semester is October 1; for summer, fall or year programs, March 1. J-term
priority application deadline is mid-April.
• Consider fulfilling your Global Search for Justice (GSJ) requirement through a study
abroad/off-campus J-term or summer option. Visit the Global Studies website for
current offerings.
• Meet with Global Studies staff early in your academic planning for best options. Your
advisor, the department chair, and Global Studies staff have information on study
abroad programs to complete your major courses and stay on track for graduation.
LIBRARY, MEDIA SERVICES and ARCHIVES
210 CdC • 651-690-8737 • library.stkate.edu • [email protected]
Emily Asch, Director of Libraries, Archives, and Media Services, [email protected]
We provide general assistance with research and scholarly assignments and pursuits but
also have specific services and collections that support you in your graduate studies.
• Receive one-on-one research support through individual appointments with librarians familiar with your discipline.
• Use online databases, journals, and books 24/7 to complete research and other
assignments.
• Get 24/7 online research assistance to help complete your work through our library
guides and chat reference.
Transferring Credits
At St. Catherine University, we
recognize that valuable learning
can take place both inside and
outside the traditional college
setting and we’re here to help
you get recognition for every
credit you deserve. We transfer
“traditional” college credits for
classroom learning at regionally
accredited colleges and universities in the United States.
• Submit official transcripts to
the admissions office to receive
your degree evaluation.
• Students may also use the
online database containing
thousands of previously
evaluated courses. Simply enter
your courses at transferology.
com to see how your courses
transfer and what requirements
they fulfill.
We also honor the wealth of
learning that may have been
obtained outside the traditional
setting. With our robust “Credit
for Prior and Alternative Learning” (CPAL) pathway, relevant
learning may be converted
to transferrable credits. If you
have questions about CPAL and
converting prior or alternative
learning experiences into
college credit, contact Laura
Bauercamper at labauercamper@
stkate.edu.
Types of Learning
• Organized/group learning
(e.g., certifications, employer
training, military)
• Non-traditional college classroom learning (e.g., audits,
continuing education units)
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MONEY MANAGEMENT
210 CdC • 651-690-8685 • stkate.edu/money-management
Kathy Czech, Assistant Director of Financial Literacy, [email protected]
Money issues and paying for college go hand-in-hand. Learn about budgeting, saving,
credit, and scholarships using NSLDS.ed.gov to track student loans, setting financial
goals, identity theft protection and more. The Money Management Program is available
to adult students via the following methods.
• Friday late afternoon and Saturday lunch time on-campus presentations, such as
Student Loan Repayment Options and Understanding Credit.
• Access to the Consumer Credit Counselor is especially helpful with large debt and
credit issues, but can also provide budgeting and financial guidance. Call the counselor at 888-577-2227 to arrange an appointment at the Lutheran Social Services
office during a weekday time slot that works for you.
• The University’s Peer Money Mentors are Katies specially trained in money management, available every Thursday evening from 5–6 p.m. in the residence halls.
Evening appointments upon request; simply email us to arrange to meet.
• GradReady, an online tool to learn money management tactics. Link to GradReady
via stkate.gradready.com.
O’NEILL CENTER FOR ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
21 CdC • 651-690-6563 • stkate.edu/oneill
Thelma Obah, Director, [email protected]
The O’Neill Center exists to support and enhance the academic achievement of all adult
students. Adult students can benefit from using the comprehensive range of programs
and services offered by the three centers that make up The O’Neill Center: Writing &
Reading Center, Math & Science Center and the Disability Resources Center. See the
O’Neill Center website for hours offered evenings, weekend and weekdays.
• Drop in to work with peer tutors in one-on-one sessions to address concerns that
arise at any stage of the writing process, e.g. thesis development, organization,
grammar, citations. Access a Writing tutor online by logging in via Kateway.
• Drop in to work with peer tutors in one-on-one sessions or group sessions to develop
skills needed for courses in math, chemistry, biology and physics.
• Make appointments to discuss academic concerns with professional Access Consultants/Disabilities Specialists to determine appropriate accommodations, e.g. alternative testing, assistive technology including Kurzweil, note takers and interpreters.
• Meet with professionals to learn strategies to develope effective study, time management and test taking skills. Learn strategies to deal with incapacitating test anxiety.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
270 CdC • 651-690-6210 • stkate.edu/sca
Brigette Marty, Associate Director of Student Activities, [email protected]
Interacting with other students can lead to connections outside of the classroom.
• Join the Student Advisory Board. Students can voice opinions, concerns and ideas to
better St. Catherine University for students at monthly meetings. At its discretion,
the Board may allocate funds for specific events. See highlighted box.
• Check out clubs and organizations or, consider starting a new club if one does not
exist that captures your interest.
• Join the St. Catherine Adult Bachelor’s Program Facebook community. Connect with
other Katies and keep up to date with activities on- and off-campus.
• Participate in an intermural sports team. It’s FREE. Sign up as a group or individually.
Develop a regular exercise program, use the Butler Center and check out the free
“Fit 4 Life” classes. Schedules are posted on the Butler Center website.
• Attend the Fall Adult Bachelor’s Program Picnic in September and the Winter Cake
Day in February to meet other adult Katies.
Adult Students Interested in
Pursuing Graduate Study
Articulation Program
Qualified adult students may enroll
in 1-2 graduate courses in the
Master of Business Administration
(MBA), Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL),
Master of Library and Information
Science (MLIS), or Master of Arts
in Theology (MAT) programs while
completing their undergraduate
degree at St. Kate’s. These courses
will substitute for major courses
or count as elective credits toward
the bachelor’s degree, as well
as fulfilling graduate program
requirements if the student is
accepted for admission after
completing the bachelor’s degree.
Acceptance as an Articulation
student does not guarantee admission into the full graduate degree
or certificate program.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Articulation
program, adult students must:
• have an institutional (St. Catherine University) cumulative GPA
of 3.0 or higher
• have completed at least 92
semester credits by the first
day of the graduate course
(including 16 credits in residency
in the Adult program)
• need elective credits in order
to complete their bachelor’s degree or have obtained approval
from the major department to
substitute for an undergraduate
major or supporting course
• have at least two years of professional work experience
• have the approval of both the
Academic Advising Office and
the graduate program director
Applicants will be admitted on a
first-come, first-served basis. The
number of Articulation students
is limited per graduate course.
Contact the Articulation advisor,
Laura Bauercamper, Academic
Advising, 690-651-6544 for more
information or to determine if you
are eligible.
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• Attend workshops created specifically to meet the needs of graduate students.
• Fast and efficient interlibrary loan for resources the St. Kate’s Libraries do not own.
• Large collections of streaming and other media including health care, primary
sources, biographies and more.
Beginning your program in
ACCOUNTING
Department of Business Administration Mission:
Grounded in Catholic social teaching, the Department of Business Administration at St. Catherine University
delivers a transformative business education, providing women with the confidence, adaptability, and
performance-ready expertise to become ethical and effective leaders in their chosen field.
ACADEMIC and ADVISING CONNECTIONS
Stay Informed!
Develop the habit of
reading the department bulletin boards in
Mendel Hall (1st and
3rd floors) and Fontbonne (lower level) for
key dates, scholarship
information, events, jobs
and internship postings.
Always read the Business
Administration department’s email newsletter.
Review the department
D2L site often.
❑❑ Complete the Mapworks survey fall and spring, a tool designed to support you as a College
for Adults student at St. Kate’s. Your survey will result in an informative report including a
list of Campus Connections, or those faculty and staff who will support you each term.
❑❑ Meet with your advisor throughout fall semester to identify resources to get you on track
for success and to register for Accounting major introductory courses taken in spring semester of your first year.
❑❑ The Reference Librarians at St. Kate’s are a wonderful resource and can help you find journal articles, books and more. Get to know them before you need their help with a large
research assignment. library.stkate.edu
❑❑ Build your academic skills by meeting with accounting tutors at the Business Administration faculty offices or by visiting the O’Neill Center for Academic Development to work on
math, reading or writing skills: stkate.edu/oneill
❑❑ Challenge yourself academically by exploring opportunities in the Antonian Scholars Honors Program: stkate.edu/antonian-scholars
❑❑ Prior to spring registration, meet with your advisor and review the Degree Evaluation that
articulates course planning for your degree. Register for the following major coursework
(taken fall semester of your second year).
❑❑ Attend the Annual Business Administration Student and Alumnae Dinner in March, which
features a local business leader as the keynote speaker. Join in the celebration to honor
upper class students for their academic and co-curricular achievements. Network with St.
Catherine University alumnae and upper class students.
❑❑ Officially declare your major and/or minor in the spring. Go to the Student tab in KateWay
and review your Academic Profile, then click on Change Your Record.
AREER DEVELOPMENT
C
❑❑ Create a résumé before attending the St. Catherine University Career Opportunities Fair in
October — the largest career fair hosted among Minnesota private colleges and universities.
It’s never too early to network and learn about future career opportunities. stkate.edu/career
❑❑ Obtain names of St. Kate’s business alumnae and conduct informational interviews to learn
how their major is being realized through their career paths. Contact your advisor or Career
Development for names; sample questions are available from Career Development:
[email protected]
SOCIAL JUSTICE
and SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
Learn about St. Kate’s mission of social justice
❑❑ Develop a regular practice of reflection and meditation. Take advantage of St. Kate’s beautiful campus environment to discover spaces you find solace.
❑❑ Attend the annual Myser Initiative on Catholic Identity Award and Lecture Series, which
brings outstanding Catholics to campus in order to deepen the understanding of, respect
for, and appreciation of the University’s Catholic identity and heritage.
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❑❑ Explore diversity related issues and consider attending a presentation by the Office of Multicultural and International Programs and Services (MIPS): stkate.edu/mips.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Get Involved in Campus Life
Financial Aid
Meet with your Financial Aid counselor at
least once a year; bring
a copy of your Degree
Evaluation and program
planning sheet. Stay on
top of your financial aid
loans to ensure that your
financial plan supports
your academic plan.
❑❑ Attend speaking events hosted by Katies Entrepreneur Organization (KEO) throughout
the year. Refer to Business Administration email newsletters and bulletin boards for topics, dates, locations and times. Don’t miss out on networking and the opportunity to learn
from professionals in the field.
❑❑ Attend the Adult Bachelor’s, College for Adults Student Advisory Board meetings, a student
organization designed to support the busy lives of St. Kate’s College for Adults students. Get
to know your fellow College for Adults students; be in the know and share your interests
and concerns as a St. Kate’s College for Adults student.
❑❑ Connect to campus and Twin Cities culture through the arts! Attend an event at The
O’Shaughnessy (a premier venue right on campus), Minneapolis Institute of Art (it’s free),
the Walker Art Center, The Guthrie Theater or a host of wonderful smaller galleries and
theaters.
❑❑ Take care of your physical well-being. Use the programs and facilities of the Butler Center. A
dedicated exercise program will provide energy, balance and a sharp mind that will support
your academics. Feel free to bring a guest (no charge). Check the Butler Center website for
current program offerings and the Children’s Policy.
❑❑ Concerned about finances? Struggling to make ends meet? College for Adults students can
meet with St. Kate’s Certified Consumer Counselor for free, at a time convenient for you.
Call 1-800-577-2227 and indicate that you are a St. Kate’s student. Meeting locations onand off-campus are available.
❑❑ Visit the Office of Global Studies and consider study abroad. Short-term and summer options are available for College for Adults students. Investigate which programs will satisfy
requirements for your major. Thoughtful and timely planning is essential.
Majoring in Accounting:
Accounting majors at St. Kate’s are critical, analytical and global thinkers with strong ethical and leadership skills. Our
program will enable students to develop a strong understanding of financial detail, accounting theory, and business
insight which can be used to make quality ethical business decisions. Students choosing this major will be prepared
for leadership in the community as well as careers in public accounting, private organizations, management accounting, not-for-profit and government.
St. Kate’s accounting program meets the requirements to be eligible to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
exam, and within two months of graduation, nearly all St. Kate’s accounting majors secure well-paying jobs in their
field with prominent companies like Cargill, Deloitte, Ecolab, 3M, Target, PwC, Minnesota Legislative Office, and
WIPFLI. Students become trusted business advisors as auditors, tax consultants, financial analysts, and a variety of
other key positions. There continues to be career growth and opportunities in the accounting field.
Tips for Transfer Students
Know that you are not alone; a number of Accounting majors transfer to St. Kate’s.
• As soon as you can, meet with a member of the Business Administration department faculty to develop an academic plan and identify courses to take.
• Read through the St. Catherine Experience Advising Tool for Accounting in full to identify past opportunities you
may want to take advantage of.
• Visit the Career Development library and conduct research on the accounting field (employment outlook, salary
expectations, work environments, etc). stkate.edu/career
• Get involved! Get to know your peers in the department. Join clubs/organizations that capture your interests.
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Mid-way through your program in
ACCOUNTING
ACADEMIC and ADVISING CONNECTIONS
❑❑ Make sure you understand the Business Portfolio requirements; the initial assembly of your
Portfolio takes time, put it together to ensure that it is a positive reflection of you and your
skills. Begin working on your Personal Statement of Ethical Leadership. Share the draft with
your advisor for feedback. Once your Business Portfolio has been assembled, maintaining
and updating it is easy. Know that there are options to create an electronic version as well.
Visit with Career Development for resources.
❑❑ Meet with your advisor and review both the Degree Evaluation together with the Degree
Planning Worksheet that articulates course planning for your degree.
❑❑ Meet with your faculty advisor and the Internship Director (Career Development) to plan
an internship for this year or next. Enroll in the corresponding Practicum Course (BUS
4752) that will complement your academic work by applying textbook theory to actual
business practice. Reflect on your journal writing, class discussions about your work-site
learning, and team reviews.
❑❑ Continue to earn at least a 3.5 GPA for consideration into Delta Mu Delta, the International Business Department Honor Society or any of the other awards/recognitions offered
through the Business Department and/or all-University Awards. See highlighted box.
❑❑ Meet with Business Administration department faculty. Learn about their specialties,
research, courses, and share your areas of interest with them. Make it your goal to get to
know a different faculty member each term.
❑❑ Discuss the Mayo Innovation Scholars program opportunity with your advisor. Don’t miss
the September deadline to apply! See highlighted box.
❑❑ Become a globally-prepared graduate: enrich your academic experiences by studying abroad
(Office of Global Studies), conduct research with your academic advisor and Global Studies
Advisor on options available to College for Adults students.
❑❑ If you may be going to graduate school, begin to review graduate school prerequisites.
Attend the Graduate School Fair in October to learn about graduate school options and
understand the application process for an advanced degree. You also will be encouraged to
apply for articulation into the MBA (stkate.edu/mba) or MAOL (stkate.edu/maol) graduate
programs at St. Kate’s. Eligible undergraduate students can take up to two graduate courses
to fulfill both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements.
❑❑ Consider participating in the Undergraduate Collaborative Research Summer Scholars
Program which pairs a student and faculty member to conduct research. Ask departmental
faculty about how to pursue these competitive, well-compensated, meaningful positions.
❑❑ Before reaching junior status (60 credits), complete the Declaration of Major form on KateWay. Review your academic catalog and Degree Evaluation, then meet with your advisor to
identify which major, liberal arts core and other graduation requirements you have left to
complete. Plan a schedule to ensure that you can graduate on time.
❑❑ Become practice-ready: Talk with your advisor about the essential skills required for success
in your major. Assess and determine ways to strengthen your skill sets through internships,
employment and your coursework. Set goals and conduct on-going assessments.
❑❑ Prior to your final year, complete and submit the “Declaration of Intent to Graduate” form
by May 15 if you are graduating in December of the next academic year. Go to KateWay,
My Education tab. If graduating in May, complete this form by November 30.
Mayo Scholars
Program
The Mayo Innovation
Scholars Program (MISP)
is a partnership between
Mayo Clinic’s Office of
Intellectual Property and
the Minnesota Private
College Council with
financial support from
Medtronic Foundation.
This program provides
a unique opportunity
for students to research
invention ideas and
create business and
marketing plans. Student
teams work together for
six months, then present to the Mayo staff in
the early spring. A final
report is also prepared.
Each student on the
undergraduate team
receives $1000 and the
team is reimbursed for
administrative costs.
Students are expected
to contribute over 100
hours of work on the
project and must attend
the final presentation in
early spring. St. Kate’s
has participated in this
prestigious program
since 2009. Contact
Sarah Rand, Assistant
Professor for more details. [email protected]
Applications are due in
September.
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Study Abroad
Experiences for
Business majors
Employers look for
the skills, abilities and
qualities that result from
international experience:
cooperative problemsolving, tolerance for
ambiguity, respect for
diversity, open-mindedness, self-reliance and
adaptability.
Learn the best time for
Business majors to study
abroad by visiting with
staff in Global Studies
as well as your faculty
advisor.
❑❑ Attend the annual St. Catherine University Career Opportunities Fair in October. Participate in the preparation workshops to learn how to best present and interview for internships and employment.
❑❑ Become a student member of one or more professional accounting organizations. These
organizations provide excellent networking opportunities, as well as enhance your résumé
qualifications. See highlighted box.
❑❑ Plan to attend the Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair in the spring to secure
a job or summer internship.
❑❑ Visit the Career Development office to continue to build your networking connections;
talk to a career counselor about options for working in the field after graduation. Phone appointments are available to accommodate busy College for Adults student schedules.
❑❑ Consider taking a leadership role on the College for Adults Student Advisory Board, KEO or
other organizations/clubs to which you belong.
❑❑ Continue to research the field of accounting. Spend a day or conduct an informational
interview with alumnae; obtain names of people in the field from business faculty members
and/or Career Development.
❑❑ Attend the Accounting and Auditing Conference in September and the Government Job
Fair in the fall to explore government accounting positions.
❑❑ Inquire about a position as an Accounting Tutor within the department.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
❑❑ Consider applying to the Assistantship Mentoring Program (AMP) your junior or senior
year; watch for application deadlines. Talk with department faculty about your interests
and available opportunities. Don’t miss the spring application deadline. AMP is part of
Community Work and Learning.
❑❑ Attend the Annual Business Administration Recognition Dinner in March honoring upper
class students’ achievements. This event is a wonderful opportunity to socialize and network with alumnae and engaging speakers.
❑❑ Develop a commitment to your physical well-being. Take advantage of the programs and
facilities offered in the Butler Center.
❑❑ Meet with your assigned Financial Aid counselor to make sure your financial aid plan supports your academic plan for degree completion in your desired time frame.
SOCIAL JUSTICE and SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
❑❑ Consider enrolling in MGMT 3460: Managing a Diverse Workforce to learn a hands-on
approach to understand how to work with people from different cultures. Required for
Marketing/Management majors. (Cross-listed with CRST).
❑❑ Gain and appreciate a global perspective: study and reflect on social justice issues related to
your major to plan for your Global Search for Justice course. Consider choosing a section
that offers an off-campus learning component such as service-learning or study abroad.
❑❑ Enroll in a service-learning course through Community, Work and Learning. Visit stkate.
edu/cwl for more information.
St. Catherine University’s Career Opportunities Fair
St. Kate’s offers the largest on-campus private college career event in Minnesota featuring over 75 business,
government and non-profit employers. It’s a terrific opportunity to network with employers regarding internships
or jobs. Students login to KatieCareer any time of year to research employers interested in hiring Katies. The fair
is open to St. Catherine University students and alumnae only. It is free and student registration is not required.
Contact [email protected] with any questions. For all other career fairs, see the Career Development web site:
stkate.edu/career
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Your final year
ACCOUNTING
ACADEMIC and ADVISING CONNECTIONS
❑❑ Add the finishing touches to your Business Portfolio required of all business majors; ensure
that it illustrates your best skills, discipline knowledge and transferable skills with appropriate evidence and artifacts. December graduates deadline: September 15; May graduates
deadline: February 15.
❑❑ If you haven’t done so, plan to conduct an internship (or second internship) this year: Enroll in the Business or Accounting Practicum (BUSI 4752/3/4) course that blends internship
supervision with seminars to evaluate the technical and behavioral issues you encounter.
Seminar topics include managing expectations, first impressions, workplace communications, networking, etc.
❑❑ Inquire about St. Kate’s Assistantship Mentoring Program (AMP) opportunities, an innovative, paid work-and-learning experience that pairs students in their junior or senior year
with faculty or staff mentors on a specific project.
❑❑ Complete and submit the “Declaration of Intent to Graduate” form by November 30 if you
will graduate in May. Go to KateWay, My Education tab.
❑❑ Prepare for graduation by meeting with your academic advisor to review the Degree Evaluation and the Academic Catalog. Make adjustments as necessary. Review graduation procedures and significant rituals including the Hooding Ceremony and Commencement.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
❑❑ Attend the annual St. Catherine University Career Opportunities Fair in October and be
prepared to meet more than 75 potential employers. The fair continues into late afternoon
to accommodate College for Adults schedules. Contact [email protected] for more
information.
❑❑ If graduate school is in your plan, attend the Twin Cities Graduate School Fair in October.
You will be encouraged to apply for articulation into the MBA (stkate.edu/mba) or MAOL
(stkate.edu/maol) graduate programs at St. Kate’s. Eligible undergraduate students can take
up to two graduate courses to fulfill both graduate and undergraduate degree requirements.
❑❑ Finalize a draft of your résumé with a career counselor or a faculty member. Develop a job
search plan you can work on throughout this year. If you have not created one already, take
time to develop and maintain a LinkedIn profile and begin making virtual connections
with fellow students, mentors and professors.
❑❑ Attend the annual Minnesota Private College Job and Internship Fair and the Idealist NonProfit Career Fair to help find employment and/or an internship.
❑❑ Identify faculty and staff on campus who could serve as references for your job search.
Make sure you develop appropriate time lines in order to meet application deadlines.
❑❑ Attend the events and workshops in the “Backpack to Briefcase” program offered through
Career Development. This program is designed to help seniors successfully make the transition from the academic environment to the professional work environment. For info and
dates email: [email protected]
❑❑ Put finishing touches on your Business Portfolio, highlighting your accomplishments in
your major and co-curricular experiences. Meet with a career counselor to learn effective
interviewing skills and how to articulate the values and skills of your liberal arts/professional education.
Get Involved. Build
Networks. Learn
from Professionals
in the Field
Consider joining
Professional Organizations with a Student
Membership:
American Association of
Women Accountants
aswa.org
American Institute of CPAs
aicpa.org
Minnesota Association
of Financial Professionals
mtma.com
Minnesota Society
of CPAs
mncpa.org
Network of Executive
Women
newonline.org
SOCIAL JUSTICE and SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
❑❑ Take time to reflect on the compassionate faculty who have nurtured your skills, knowledge, and passion for the arts; those who have provided meaningful mentoring throughout
your education; and for the holistic education you have experienced at St. Kate’s.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
❑❑ Mentor other students for leadership roles in the department and student organizations
you have joined. Share your experiences, observations and insights to gain all that St. Kate’s
has to offer.
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
❑❑ Attend the Annual Business Administration Student and Alumnae Dinner in March: network with alumnae, socialize and hear from the engaging keynote speaker. Celebrate your
own accomplishments and those of your peers at this very special departmental event.
❑❑ Consider post-graduate service to further live out St. Kate’s commitment to social justice.
Learn about these opportunities in Community Work and Learning: stkate.edu/cwl
❑❑ Develop sound money skills for life after graduation: attend the Money Management workshops on budgeting, identify theft, repaying your loans, etc. Prepare to assume independent financial responsibility by understanding and planning to repay your student loans.
❑❑ As you prepare for graduation, celebrate your connections to the University, including
mentoring relationships with faculty and staff, and lifelong friendships with classmates.
❑❑ Become orientated to Alumnae Relations, and learn how to be an active and supportive
alumna of the University: stkate.edu/alumnae
Business Administration Department Scholarships, Honors and Awards
Each year the Business Administration Department grants several scholarship awards to students who meet certain
requirements. Awards range from $4000 to $9000. Announcements for scholarship applications are posted in the
late fall. Recipients are announced at the Annual Business Administration Student and Alumnae Dinner in the spring.
The awards include: William B. Lahiff Award, Quinlan Foundation Scholarship and the Teresa Hennes Scholarship.
Students who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply for these prestigious scholarships:
• Junior standing or Senior standing by fall (with graduation occurring not sooner than December)
• Academic excellence with a GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Demonstrated financial need
• Personal Statement of Ethical Leadership based on the St. Catherine University Leadership Statement
• Completed application form and current résumé
• Completed Petition to Major form on record. (Petition to Major form is on the Student Tab, KateWay)
Delta Mu Delta-Business Honor Society Membership to this Honor Society is by invitation only; students who are
in the top 20% of the Junior and Seniors in any of the Business Administration and Sales majors are considered.
Outstanding Business Students Recognition All Outstanding Students Awards are chosen by the faculty in the
Business Administration department. In the past, faculty have based their selection on GPA, involvement and leadership demonstrated in campus organizations and Business Department activities as well as St. Catherine University
credits earned. Awards are given to: Outstanding Accounting Student, Outstanding Business-to-Business Sales Student, Outstanding Marketing/Management Student, Outstanding Healthcare Management, Outstanding Small Business/Entrepreneurship Student, Outstanding Healthcare Sales Student, Outstanding 2nd Major Certificate Student.
The Mary Jo Rogalski Spirit Award This award is given to the student that best exemplifies Mary Jo Rogalski’s spirit,
which is to give of herself and help others. Mary Jo was a role model for students, offering help, encouragement and
understanding.
David Dahlberg
Associate Professor
[email protected]
651-690-4144
Kellie Groon
Assistant Professor
[email protected]
651-690-6962
Megan Kalina
Associate Professor
[email protected]
651-690-8735
Craig Roger
Associate Professor and Department Chair
[email protected]
651-690-8874
Madelyn Docken
Business/Sales Media Lab Coordinator
[email protected]
651-690-6616
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02-03 -2017
Accounting Faculty/Staff
Accounting Major: College for Adults St. Catherine University Major Program Planning Worksheet Effective for students admitted under 2016‐17 catalog Name:   ID: SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS (C‐ or Better Required in All Supporting Courses) Course Title Notes
MGMT2400 Prin Management MKTG2302 Intro to Marketing Completes Math/Logic Core
Choose One: P‐ Appropriate level on math placement assessment or ECON1080 ACT Math score or ECON1090 Statistics MATH1010 (C‐ or Better) HLTH1090 (No prereq for ECON1080) STAT1090 Stat course #’s changed‐ may still PSYC1090 apply courses taken under old #’s ECON2610 Microeconomics Completes Social Science Core Completes Social Science Core ECON2620 Macroeconomics P‐HS Algebra, R‐ECON2610 Course ACCT2112 MAJOR REQUIREMENTS Title Cr Financial Accting I 2 ACCT2130 Managerial Accting 4 ACCT2212 ACCT2312 Business Finance Financial Accting II 2 2 ACCT3110 Intermediate Accting I 4 ACCT3120 ACCT3150 ACCT3212 ACCT4120 ACCT4130W
Intermediate Accting II Income Tax Advanced Finance Cost Accounting Auditing Upper Division Accting Elective Business Analytics Global Business Legal Environment of Business Business Law Contracts Portfolio 4 4 2 4 4 ACCTXXXX BUSI2012 BUSI2502 BUSI2652 BUSI3652
BUSI4800

Notes
P‐ACCT2112
(C‐ or Better) P‐ACCT2130
P‐ACCT2112
P‐ACCT2312 & 2130
(see catalog for exception) P‐ACCT3110 (B‐ or Better)
P‐ACCT3110 (C‐ or Better)
P‐ACCT2212
P‐ACCT2130 & 3110
P‐ACCT3120 (C‐ or Better)
Literature
Foreign Lang 1
Foreign Lang 2
Foreign Lang 3
2 2 2 0 Beginner – 1st Semester
Advanced Beginner – 2nd Semester
Intermediate – 3rd Semester

REDUCED CORE REQUIREMENTS: A.A. DEGREE ( Min 2.5 GPA)
CORE1000W OR
The Reflective Woman
CORE2000W Must be completed in residence in 1st year CORE3990W
Global Search for Justice
Theology

REDUCED CORE REQUIREMENTS: MnTC COMPLETED ( Min 2.5 GPA)
CORE1000W OR
The Reflective Woman
CORE2000W Must be completed in residence in 1st year CORE3990W
Global Search for Justice
Theology
EXSS1100
Fitness & Wellness
Foreign Lang 1
B.A. Degree Seeking Students ONLY
Foreign Lang 2
Three consecutive level semesters Foreign Lang 3
of one foreign language P‐BUSI2652
P‐Sr
Key: P= Prereq, P/C=Prereq w/Concurrency, C=Co‐requisite, R=Recommended, P=Perm NOTES FULL CORE REQUIREMENTS
B.A. & B.S. Degree Core Requirements
CORE1000W OR The Reflective Woman
CORE2000W Must be completed in residence in 1st year Global Search for Justice
CORE3990W Must be completed in residence in Jr or Sr year EXSS1100
Fitness & Wellness
Critical or Option to complete this requirement with cross‐listed Women’s Studies courses that also complete another core Math/Logic
Fulfilled with Statistics
Nat Lab Sci
Philosophy
Social Science
Fulfilled with Supporting Courses
Theology
Option to complete this requirement with cross‐listed Writing courses that also complete another core B.S. Degree Additional Core Requirements Choose THREE courses from 3 of 5 options below (FL may NOT be completed with exams or waiver) Fine Arts
Foreign Lang 1
One college semester of a FL
Foreign Lang 2
Consecutive level semester course in same FL
History
Literature
B.A. Degree Additional Core Requirements
Fine Arts
Choose THREE courses from 3 of 6 options below – Max of 2 in FL
(FL may NOT be completed with 0 credit exams or waiver) Addt’l Phil/Theo
Choose any 2nd Theo or Phil (except Logic)
History
4 2 Date: Resident Credits
Major Credits Total Credits GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
48
Min 48 of last 64 must be completed in residence
Min 50% Major courses completed in residence
44* *Resident credit total: May vary w/transfer
Minimum credits required to graduate
120 (Includes Major, Supporting, Core, & Elective) MINIMUM REMAINING COURSES/CREDITS
# Completed
Major/Supporting/Prereq Courses Core Areas
130 Credits to Graduate # Remaining
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Transfer FALL START Year 1 (Junior yr) Year 2 (Senior yr) CFA Program – Accounting – Bachelor’s Degree
Sample TWO Year Major Course Plan for students with an A.A. degree Includes all major & supporting courses and core requirements for AA reduced core. Plan based upon 64 credits transferring. CFA offers courses on a rotating schedule that allows students to begin Fall, Spring or Summer. Contact counselor for Spring & Sumr plans. A.A. Degree w/min 2.5 GPA: (60‐64 credits transfer)
MnTC Completion w/min 2.5 GPA: (up to 64 credits transfer). EXSS1100 (2) should be taken as elective. Any transfer student beginning their junior year may use this for plan but may need to add core or electives to complete requirements for graduation. (see front of sheet for full program requirements). FALL (1st half) FALL (2nd half) J‐Term
Spring (1st half)
Spring (2nd half)
Summer 1 Summer 2
MKTG2302 (2) MGMT2400 (4) BUSI2502 (2) CORE2000W (4) Fall (1st half) Fall (2nd half) BUSI2652 (2) ACCT2212 (2) ACCT3110 (4) Fall (Full Term) ACCT3150 (4) , 4130W (4) & Year 3 BUSI4800(0) Total Credits Required to Graduate SPRING START J‐Term SPRING (1st half) Year 1 (Junior yr) STATS (4) J‐Term Year 2 (Senior yr) Upper Div ACCT Elective (4) ACCT2112 (2) STATS (4) ACCT2112 (2) BUSI2012 (2) ACCT2312 (2) ACCT2130 (4)* *May take SUMR J‐Term
Spring (1st half)
Spring (2nd half)
Summer 1 Summer 2
Upper Div ACCT Elective (4) ACCT3212 (2) BUSI3652 (2) ACCT3120 (4) & ACCT4120 (4)
Spring (1st half)
Spring (2nd half)
J‐Term
SUMR (2nd half)
FALL (1st half) FALL (2nd half)
BUSI2012 (2) ACCT2312 (2) ACCT2130 (4)* *May take SUMR ECON2610 (4) ECON2620 (4) BUSI2652 (2) ACCT2212 (2) SUMR (1st half)
SUMR (2nd half)
BUSI3652 (2) J‐Term Year 3 SPRING (1st half) MKTG2302 (2) MGMT2400 (4) Total Credits Required to Graduate CORE3990W (4) SPRING (2nd half)
BUSI2502 (2) SUMR (1st half)
SUMR (2nd half)
Cr
34 Cr
28 CORE3990W (4)
Summer 1 Summer 2
SUMR (1st half)
ACCT3120 (4) & ACCT4120 (4) ECON2620 (4) SPRING (2nd half)
CORE2000W (4) SPRING (1st half) SPRING (2nd half)
ACCT3212 (2) ECON2610 (4) 64 Cr
8 120
Cr 34 ACCT3110 (4)
FALL (1st half) FALL (2nd half)
Cr 28 ACCT3150 (4) , 4130W (4) & BUSI4800(0) FALL (1st half) FALL (2nd half)
Cr 8 SUMR START SUMR (1st half) SUMR (2nd half) Fall (1st half)
Fall (2nd half)
J‐Term
Spring (1st half) Spring (2nd half)
120 Cr Year 1 (Junior yr) ACCT2112 (2) ACCT2312 (2) MKTG2302 (2) MGMT2400 (4) BUSI2502 (2) STATS (4) BUSI2012 (2) ACCT2130 (4)* *May take SUMR 38 Year 2 (Senior yr) CORE2000W (4) SUMR (1st half) SUMR (2nd half) ECON2610 (4) ECON2620 (4) Total Credits Required to Graduate ACCT3110 (4)
Fall (1st half)
Fall (2nd half)
BUSI2652 (2) ACCT2212 (2) ACCT3150 (4) , 4130W (4) & BUSI4800(0) J‐Term
Upper Div ACCT Elective (4) ACCT3120 (4) & ACCT4120 (4)
Spring (1st half) Spring (2nd half)
ACCT3212 (2) Cr BUSI3652 (2) 32 CORE3990W (4) 120 Accounting Electives‐for students planning on taking the CPA exam, 24 total upper division (3000 level or higher) accounting credits are required. Students may earn the additional credits required with either of the following electives: ACCT4100, ACCT4754, ACCT4994, ECON3350, ECON3460W, ECON3650 & MGMT3460. Other Requirements‐ A Petition to Major form should be filed no later than the second semester of your junior year. The BA/BS also needs to be decided at this time. Your Business Portfolio must be submitted to your advisor for graduation. Submit portfolio by 9/30 for fall graduates and 2/15 for spring graduates. 120 credits are required for graduation; 150 credits are required for CPA licensure GPA Requirements‐ For students beginning Fall2009 or later, a minimum grade of C‐ is required in supporting work. A minimum GPA of 2.0 (some majors might be higher) and a minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate. Graduation Information‐ Students should consult their Degree Evaluation (available in Kateway) for an official evaluation of progress toward degree completion (total credits, major, supporting, and core liberal arts requirements.
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