St. Cloud State University at Plymouth

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS As an Applied Clinical Research student you will receive the necessary knowledge and skills to design, conduct and evaluate human clinical trials of medical devices. You will learn how medical device products affect the human body, how new products are developed and brought to market and how to design and conduct ethical and scientific medical research. Upon completion of this program, you will have the knowledge and competencies industry executives identify as essential to the successful clinical research leader including the science of medical research, medical product regulations, research ethics, study management and operations and risk management as well as effective communication and leadership. Program Highlights All courses are taught by industry experts with practical and leadership experience using real world examples and projects. Masters of Science degrees available as both a full-time and a part-time program. Graduate certificate option available. More than 75 percent of instructors are executive/senior management-level industry leaders. The remainder are seasoned managers and technical experts with 15-30 years of experience. Offered at St. Cloud State at Plymouth. Classes are available online through a synchronous Adobe Connect Internet connection. Courses offered weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Cohort model beginning in the fall term. Medtech employees earn on average 40% more than their counterparts in other industries. Graduate assistantships available. Program Distinctions Only clinical research program in the United States focused on medical devices. The industry's most senior and experienced executive leaders serve on the program's industry advisory board. The annual medtech networking and job fair is the largest of its kind featuring 15-20 medtech industry companies. Graduates have gone on to work at public and private medical device companies, contract research organizations and hospital systems as well as to further their own education. Recognized STEM graduate program.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS Get in. Gain the right experience. Grow your career. This program is built for the ambitious, hard-working, hands-on students and professionals who, rather than invest in a logo, are ready to invest in themselves. The Herberger Business School MBA program is where real-world case studies replace theoretical lectures. Where you can build a program focused on your success. Where you can apply your knowledge outside the classroom, through experiences with classmates that you’ll take with you into the next phase of your career. You don’t just need an MBA. You need an MBA that means business. Program Highlights Options for your convenience: Courses offered in St. Cloud, 100 percent online and St. Cloud State at Plymouth Curriculum combines business theory with hands-on application. Courses scheduled to accommodate employment responsibilities, vacations and holidays to allow students to balance their studies, work and personal lives. Shorter time to completion: Part-time students typically earn their degree in 28 months, while full-time students often earn their degree in just 16 months. Graduate assistantships offered each year for students attending in St. Cloud. One of the most affordable Minnesota MBA programs. Program Distinctions Accredited since 1982 by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the world’s leading business school accrediting agency. 30+ years of AACSB accreditation (one of only two MBA programs in MN) means a long record of success. And the confidence to ensure yours. Learn from faculty that don’t just teach, but give you the tools to grow your career. A faster ROI makes Herberger Business School a smarter MBA choice.

The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is offered at two Twin Cities, Minnesota locations: MEM in Plymouth and Executive MEM in St. Paul. MEM in Plymouth will prepare you for a managerial role. The course content is suitable to all engineering disciplines, as well as those working in science, technology and mathematics. You will learn from faculty who actively work with with local companies. For engineers wanting to pursue technical leadership roles, it is an alternative to the MBA degree. Program Highlights The program is offered at St. Cloud State at Plymouth and is also available online through a synchronous Adobe Connect Connection as well as in asynchronous mode through recordings of lectures. Designed for full-time students to complete the coursework in 12 months as well as part time and on-line students to complete the program on a part time basis in 18-24 months. Graduates of the program are eligible for obtaining American Society of Engineering Management's certified associate engineering manager (CAEM) title on graduation. Faculty partner with local industries to provide students with hands-on experience through applied courses. International students have come to the program from Nepal, Malaysia, India, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Thailand and other countries. Full time students are eligible to apply for graduate assistantships and on-campus jobs. International students are eligible to use 11 months of CPT for completing their capstone project. The MEM program is a STEM program and offers international students additional STEM OPT. Program Distinctions 1 of 5 master's programs in Engineering Management in the United States certified by the American Society for Engineering Management. Training engineers to be managers since 2002. All faculty members have doctorates and extensive industrial experience. The editor of the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM)'s Engineering Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK) is a tenured faculty in the program. Student Organizations American Society of Engineering Management

The Master of Public Administration (MPA) is the professional degree for students seeking a career in public service or non-profit management and will prepare you as a leader or manager in the public or non-profit sector. You will develop skills and techniques used by public and non-profit managers to implement policies, projects and programs that resolve important problems within your organization or community. You will study a common set of core courses and choose elective courses in your concentration of interest. The program will serve your needs, whether you are a pre-service student or already working in the field and seeking to advance your career with greater responsibilities as a leader or manager. Program Highlights Most classes offered in the evenings to accommodate working students. Courses are offered on the St. Cloud State main campus, Plymouth campus, and online. Full-time students can complete the program in two years and part-time students can complete the program in three years. The cost of completing is about $15,000 or $400 per credit for students enrolled in on-ground courses. The cost for online courses is higher. Concentrations are offered in leadership and management of city and county governments, non-profit organizations, international development and health care administration. The curriculum is comprised of 25 common or core curriculum credit hours consisting of eight three-credit courses and a one-credit capstone course. Students also take four courses in their chosen concentration and, if a pre-service student, an internship. Program Distinctions Curriculum created with consultation of non-profit organization leaders, city and county managers from Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities. All faculty have doctorates, public administration experience, and their research interests include non-profit leadership, government, budgeting and international development.

As a student of Medical Technology Quality you will develop the tools and competencies to be an effective professional and leader in the field. You will learn the fundamentals of quality for the medtech industry, medtech regulatory impact, development and implementation of quality systems, design and manufacturing process development and validation and the overall management of quality for the industry. Program Highlights Offered at St. Cloud State at Plymouth lectures are available in person and via remote. Available as both a full-time and a part-time program. Courses offered weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Designed in collaboration with medtech industry professionals. Coursework includes real-world examples and projects. Graduate assistantships are available. Medtech employees earn on average 40% more than their counterparts in other industries Program Distinctions Courses are taught by industry experts with practical experience and leadership working in regulatory and related fields. The industry's most senior and experienced executive leaders in medical device design and manufacturing quality serve on the program's industry advisory board. The annual medtech networking and job fair is the largest of its kind featuring 15-20 medtech industry companies. Recognized STEM graduate program.

The Regulatory Affairs and Services program prepares you to take a leadership role in one of the most in-demand professions in the medical device industry. You will learn the regulatory competency and career skills necessary for managing the regulatory approval processes to commercialize products globally. You will learn from faculty who are industry experts with practical experience in the field. You will receive an education in regulatory affairs with a focus on clinical affairs, quality systems and health care reimbursement. Program Highlights Offered at St. Cloud State at Plymouth, and is available online through a synchronous Adobe Connect Connection. Available as both a full-time and a part-time program. Courses offered weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Designed in collaboration with medtech industry professionals. An experience course provides students with direct industry regulatory submission experience. Courses can be taken on a stand-alone basis as a non-degree seeking student. A half-time graduate assistantship is available for full-time students. Medtech employees earn on average 40 percent more than their counterparts in other industries. Program Distinctions Only regulatory program in the United States focused on medical devices. Courses are taught by industry experts with practical experience and leadership working in regulatory and related fields — many with 15 to 30 years experience. 1 of 3 programs in the United States chosen to distribute two $5,000 annual scholarships from the Association of Medical Diagnostic Manufacturers. The industry's most senior and experienced executive regulatory leaders serve on the program's industry advisory board. The annual medtech networking and job fair is the largest of its kind featuring 15-20 medtech industry companies. Recognized STEM graduate program.

**Online Courses Only at This Time** Designed for professionals from computing fields seeking to update or upgrade their credentials, the Professional Science Masters in Software Engineering will prepare you with current skills and knowledge in software engineering. You will acquire the knowledge and tools you need to design, construct, analyze, test, deploy and maintain software systems using state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice methods, technologies and tools. You will learn key proficiencies in current and emerging software system technology and gain the ability to better manage software projects. Program Highlights Tailored to meet the needs of working professionals through the use of online technologies Finish in four-semesters Integrates 20 percent of MBA courses allowing professionals to take leading management roles in the industry Delivered online. Perfect for students with undergraduate degrees in Software engineering, computer science, computer engineering, and information technology Prior knowledge and experience gained from the industry will be considered for credit Program Distinctions Courses taught by faculty with terminal degrees and industrial experience in the field of Software Engineering Our industry advisory board regularly reviews the program Access to the Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, visualization lab, and immersive lab suites designed for student-centered, experiential learning

Classroom, theater, conference, or expo set up - Capacity 56 with 28 tables (5’x2”) in floor outlets 32 chairs

Classroom set up only - Capacity 32 16 hardwired tables (5’x2”) 32 chairs

Classroom, theater, or conference set up Capacity 48 with 24 tables (5’x2”) in floor outlets 48 chairs

Classroom set up only - Capacity 32 16 hardwired tables (5’x2”) 32 chairs

Classroom set up only - Capacity 32 16 hardwired tables (5’x2”) 32 chairs Confidence Monitor in back of room

Conference table 10 chairs, Interactive TV System, (ITV) Document projector Polycom (Avail for any room)

Three breakout rooms - Capacity 6 Perfect private space to process ideas, interview, study or small meetings to ideate with a whiteboard and easel.