Welcome to Schwan’s Accelerated Degree Program (ADP) where Schwan employees may complete their A.S. in Supervision and Leadership from the Minnesota State Community and Technical College (MSCTC) and then continue their studies by completing their B.S. in Business Administration from the College of Management at Metropolitan State University totally online.
The ADP develops a community of learners who are uniquely tied to The Schwan Food Company, forming a network of educational support in all areas of the company. Those in the program enjoy the benefit of linking professional experience and development to educational theory; the curriculum is designed to incorporate specific job skills and knowledge to the application of higher learning. You will be taking these courses with your colleagues from Schwan. It is not uncommon for students to decide on a school project that could be work related or a work-related project that becomes a school assignment.
Students must be nominated to participate in the ADP by their Schwan’s manager and coordinated with the Schwan's High Performance Development Center representative. Executive nomination is also acceptable. Once a student has been nominated, s/he will be asked for more information as well as any official transcripts of prior college work.
Representatives from Minnesota State Community Technical College, Metropolitan State University, and Schwan’s High Performance Development Center will then review the information submitted and formulate a list of those who qualify for the program. This list is then given to the Schwan’s Executive Group and the selection process will begin. Once the list is finalized, a representative from Schwan’s High Performance Development Center will contact students admitted, providing further information and instruction about enrolling in the ADP.
How do I get started once I've been accepted into the Accelerated Degree Program? That will depend on how far you are with your college education, as well as your short-term and long-term educational goals. You can learn more about the ADP program by choosing the links below:
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College and the A.S. in Supervision and Leadership
- Metropolitan State University and the B.S. in Business Administration
If you are a Schwan employee, learn more about continuing your education by contacting the Schwan representative Beth Vanderpoel at beth.vanderpoel@schwans.com or 507-537-8900 ext 2271 and provide a copy of your transcripts for an initial review. Beth will explain your options and help you with the next steps for pursuing your education.
