Accounting Associate's Degree

Earning an Associate's of Accounting degree from Rasmussen College will put you a step ahead of the competition. Graduates of the accounting program will learn accounting practices and theory, management and communications skills, and critical thinking skills. Students will have the option to specialize in banking, financial investigation or financial accounting so that they can earn a specialized degree in the program of their interests. Graduates will leave with the knowledge to work in multiple areas of accounting including banking, bookkeeping and financial planning.

Accounting Bachelor's Degree

Complex financial regulations and requirements have led to the need for more sophisticated and skilled accounting professionals who can help their companies through current business challenges. At Rasmussen College, our Accounting Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a career in a key role at major organizations. Your degree coursework will include both a solid education in critical accounting areas and hands-on, practical experience using up-to-date industry software. Courses include accounting information systems, ethics, international accounting, and forensic accounting, and can be supplemented with an employer-based internship program that allows you to apply the knowledge and skills you learn in the classroom to a real-world environment. As a graduate, you will feel comfortable tackling today’s most challenging accounting projects. If you have already earned course credits from another college, you can take advantage of our seamless transfer policies and incorporate those credits into your Accounting Bachelor’s degree to complete your degree faster.

Business Management Associate's - Business Administration

The business world is full of opportunities, and nothing stays the same for long. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Associate’s degree with a Business Administration specialization provides you with the business fundamentals, including day-to-day management, payroll and accounting, supply management, and human resources. Your degree coursework emphasizes critical thinking and effective communication because these are the skills that employers demand. You will learn how to solve problems and develop teams as you complete projects that are designed to simulate real-world situations. You will also have the opportunity to participate in our extensive internship program, enabling you to apply your classroom knowledge in the real world. As a graduate, you can choose to enter the workforce immediately or to continue your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree.

Business Management Associate's - Call Center Management

f you’ve ever visited a call center—or worked in one—you know that call centers are both fast-paced and critically important to a company’s bottom line. In many cases, a company’s call center is its primary point of customer interaction, and a talented call center manager can make or break its success. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Associate’s degree with a specialization in Call Center Management prepares you to become an effective call center manager, giving you the experience and industry-specific knowledge you need to succeed, including management, creative problem-solving, and communications strategies. Through projects designed to simulate real-life call center environments, you will learn the critical-thinking, problem-solving, and team-building skills call center employers look for in their employees. As a graduate, you can choose to enter the workforce immediately or further your education by seamlessly transferring into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree.

Business Management Associate's - Child Development

Organizations focused on early childhood education need child development specialists who are adept at both providing quality education and maintaining solid business management practices. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Associate’s degree with a Child Development specialization allows you to enter this fulfilling field or help advance your current career. Coursework in this degree focuses on developing your fundamental business knowledge and preparing you to manage, operate, and grow a thriving childhood education environment while also building on the practices and techniques used in early childhood education. You will learn how to hire qualified professionals, establish curriculums, and coordinate instructor activities to provide children with a healthy and productive learning experience. As a graduate, you can choose to enter the workforce immediately, or continue your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree.

Business Management Associate's - Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs are like inventors, risking more stable careers for the chance to try something exciting and new. Successful entrepreneurs take calculated risks, with a solid knowledge of business to guide them toward amazing opportunities and rewards. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Associate’s degree with an Entrepreneurship specialization gives you the knowledge and expertise you need to find success as a small business owner. Our coursework focuses on helping you develop the fundamental business knowledge needed to manage, operate, and grow a successful business. You will also develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied to each niche market. Additionally, we offer you the opportunity to participate in an employer-based internship program, which allows you to gain first-hand experience in managing and operating a business. As a graduate, you can choose to further your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree.

Business Management Associate's - Human Resources

Today’s businesses, focused on helping employees reach their full potential, increasingly rely on human resources professionals to help achieve these goals. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Associate’s degree with a Human Resources specialization will help you start a dynamic HR career with a solid understanding of workforce development. Whether students complete their classes online or on campus, our curriculum provides both fundamental business knowledge and the specific HR skills employers desire, including conflict resolution, training and development, compensation and benefits, and business ethics. You will learn problem-solving, critical-thinking, and team-building skills through projects that simulate real-life work environment. As a graduate, you can choose to enter the workplace immediately or continue your education by seamlessly transferring into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree or Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s degree.* *Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor’s degree is currently only available to students in MN, WI, and FL.

Business Management Associate's - Internet Marketing

In today’s dynamic world of Internet competition, companies striving to stay ahead need employees who can create and execute effective marketing strategies. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management degree with a specialization in Internet Marketing provides you with the skills and know-how to start a successful Internet marketing career and make a positive impact on an organization’s bottom line. Our coursework focuses on business fundamentals and new and changing Internet marketing practices in high demand in today’s marketplace. This leading-edge program is unique to Rasmussen College and includes key principles related to Internet marketing, including e-commerce and search engine marketing (SEM). Our Associate’s degree offers many options, including the opportunity to complete your degree online, an internship program to help you build practical skills and key relationships, and the chance to continue your education by seamlessly transferring into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree with an Internet Marketing specialization.

Business Management Associate's - Marketing and Sales

Marketing and selling products and/or services is critical to every business. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Associate’s degree with a Marketing and Sales specialization prepares you for marketing and sales opportunities that can positively impact the success of a company. Our coursework, focused on building your fundamental business knowledge, along with insights into profitable sales and marketing techniques, includes classes in traditional and Internet marketing strategies, e-commerce tactics, sales techniques, and high-level marketing principles. In our program, you will develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and team-building skills. A combination of hands-on projects, along with our employer-based internship program, ensures that you will receive the real-world skills you need to be successful—and in high demand—in the workforce. As a graduate, you can also choose to continue your education by seamlessly transferring your credits into our Business Management Bachelor’s degree.

Business Management Bachelor's - Business Management

Business keeps changing, and the best leaders are the ones with the skills and confidence to move their organizations forward and take advantage of new opportunities. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Bachelor’s degree with a specialization in Business Management gives you the knowledge and savvy to add value to any company through bottom-line know-how, long-term strategic visioning, and business leadership. Through our partnership with Harvard Business Publishing, you have access to articles, case studies, and online simulations designed to help move your careers forward. Plus, our internship program gives you the chance to put your classroom knowledge to work in a real-world business environment—and to help network your way to a new position after graduation. As a graduate, you can enter the workforce or work toward a Master’s degree (in as little as one year) through our partner, Benedictine University.

Business Management Bachelor's - Human Resources

An effective Human Resources department keeps a company running and has a significant impact on its bottom line. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Bachelor’s degree with a Human Resources specialization turns students into experts in employee development, benefits, hiring, human resources information systems, compensation administration, organizational behavior, and more. Our unique program uses problem-solving, critical-thinking, and team-building projects to simulate real-world business situations, giving you the human resources skills desired by employers. As a graduate, you will be prepared to enter the workforce and add immediate value to your company as a human resources manager, compensation and benefits manager, or training and development manager. You can also choose to continue your education and earn your Master’s degree in as little as one year from our partner, Benedictine University.

Business Management Bachelor's - Information Technology

Computers are critical to nearly every business, and the need for qualified professionals who can effectively manage IT-related costs increases each day. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Bachelor’s degree with an Information Technology specialization provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to start a career in IT management and to take advantage of the growing demand for IT professionals. Your degree coursework will give you not only the technology-specific information you need to become an effective IT manager, but also a solid foundation in business management principles. Our courses include computer forensics, information technology project management, and computer applications and business systems concepts. You can also take advantage of internships in top companies, helping you gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world environment.

Business Management Bachelor's - Internet Marketing

In today‘s Internet-focused world, businesses are increasingly using their websites as the center of their marketing efforts; almost all marketing messages and materials lead there. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management degree with a specialization in Internet Marketing can help you become an Internet marketing leader. Our Bachelor’s degree combines advanced business curriculum with cutting-edge instruction from Market Motive, an Internet marketing and training leader. As a graduate, you will receive Market Motive’s Certified Specialist designation. This combination of real-world problem-solving through advanced classroom instruction offers the best of both worlds, giving you a competitive edge in today’s job market. You will take courses in such in-demand areas as social media, search engine optimization (SEO) and marketing strategies, marketing and web analytics, and international business. You can also take advantage of internships in top companies, helping you gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world environment.

Healthcare Management Bachelor's Degree

Healthcare is one of the most dynamic industries in the country; the need for highly skilled graduates who can manage medical facilities grows every day. At Rasmussen College, our Healthcare Management Bachelor’s degree provides the education and practical experience you need to start your healthcare career. For a healthcare facility to run smoothly, it must be managed efficiently. Your Healthcare Management Bachelor’s degree combines proven business management techniques with healthcare-specific courses, allowing you to apply your management and healthcare expertise to help patients effectively. Your online or on campus coursework includes financial management, planning and policy management, and healthcare law and ethics. Rasmussen College has also partnered with Harvard Business Publishing, allowing you to learn from articles, case studies, and online simulations. Additionally, you can take advantage of internships at many great organizations and gain practical, hands-on experience in real-world environments.

Human Resources and Organizational Leadership Bachelor's Degree

Recruiting, hiring, and resolving problems—still core capabilities for any human resources specialist—are now just part of the picture. Today’s top human resources professionals are also leaders in developing and implementing diversity, employee development, management, and other employee programs. At Rasmussen College, our Human Resources and Organizational Leadership (HROL) Bachelor’s degree prepares students to be successful human resources professionals and organization leaders in today’s evolving business environment.

Our curriculum, continuously updated to meet today’s business demands, combines both human resources and leadership skills, ensuring you are equipped to become a top HR professional and leader. Our degree curriculum aligns with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates, and our coursework includes international leadership, change management, employment law, compensation and benefits, and performance management.

Students can also take advantage of internships in many top companies, gaining practical, hands-on experience in the real world.

This degree is offered in an accelerated format. Our accelerated, fully online, bachelor’s degree programs are for adult students who have previous college experience. At $260 per credit, you can complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as 18 months.

Information Systems Management Associate's - Computer Information Technology

The Rasmussen College Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a specialization in Computer Information Technology gives you in-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure, including troubleshooting, repair, and working with customers. Our comprehensive and varied curriculum, emphasizing both technology and multimedia, helps give you a competitive advantage over other candidates looking for positions that include Webmaster Help Desk Technician and Computer Support Specialist. Our hands-on courses, taught by experienced faculty members, ensure a continual focus on current and new technologies, along with fundamental IT practices, principles, and applications, ranging from website design to IT support. To help prepare you to pass critical CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® certification exams, we provide courses and practice tests, along with the hardware, software, and FTP/Web space you need. We even cover the exam fees for these certifications. Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.

Information Systems Management Associate's - Web Programming

Web programmers are in high demand. The Rasmussen College Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a Web Programming specialization gives you a competitive advantage over other candidates in entry-level positions like web designer, web developer, or user experience developer. Our top-of-the-line degree program is taught by experienced instructors who know what employers want most. The curriculum provides a strong basis in programming languages like Visual Basic, C++, and C#, even covering Java and HTML. Rasmussen College prepares you for industry-specific CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® certifications (including CIW JavaScript Fundamentals and MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Applications), and covers your certification exam fees. If you have already earned these industry certifications, you may be eligible to receive college credit as well. Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.

Information Technology Management Bachelor's Degree

Businesses continue to grow their IT infrastructures, and talented professionals who can develop IT teams, resources, and solutions are in demand. In our Information Technology Management Bachelor’s degree, you will gain the management skills and technical proficiency needed to succeed in this growing IT field. Our curriculum, delivered by industry-certified instructors with years of professional experience, provides you with the skills you need to develop and manage IT solutions across all industries, including: • Strategies and tactics for customizing cost-effective IT platforms • Understanding how technology applies to user-centered design and implementation • Cloud computing and virtualization • IT-specific business management • Communication and management skills To further bolster your resume and highlight your capabilities, you can also earn industry-standard certifications from IT powerhouses like CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® at no additional cost. Cisco is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.; Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation; CompTIA is a registered trademark of CompTIA Properties, LLC.

Marketing Associate's Degree

Marketing professionals who are detail-oriented and can execute complex marketing campaigns are in high demand in today’s business world. At Rasmussen College, our Marketing Associate’s degree provides you with the knowledge and skills needed to embark on a stimulating marketing career and add immediate value to your employer. Your degree coursework will include a study of successful marketing techniques, along with both traditional and emerging marketing tactics, such as Internet marketing and public relations. Additionally, our partnership with Market Motive, one of today’s leading Internet marketing and training leaders, gives you additional expert instruction—and an advantage over the competition in today’s job market. You can also enhance your resume by participating in our internship program and gaining hands-on work experience. As a graduate, you can choose to enter the workforce (as marketing coordinators, advertising sales agents, public relations specialists, or more) or continue your education by seamlessly transferring your credits to our Marketing Bachelor’s degree.

Marketing Bachelor's Degree

In today’s cutthroat business world, companies are increasingly looking to their marketing and sales teams to both improve their profitability and set them apart from competitors. At Rasmussen College, our Marketing Bachelor’s degree is an integrated, well-rounded marketing and sales management program designed to help you find a great job and make a difference in the industry of your choice.

Our coursework includes in-depth studies of successful sales management techniques, along with traditional and emerging marketing strategy development, such as Internet marketing, social media, mobile marketing, and public relations.

Additionally, through our partnership with Market Motive, a leading Internet marketing and training powerhouse, you will gain an advantage over the competition in today’s job market when you earn Market Motive’s Certified Specialist designation upon graduation. You can also enhance your resume by completing employer-based internships and gaining hands-on work experience in both marketing and sales.

This degree is offered in an accelerated format. Our accelerated, fully online, bachelor’s degree programs are for adult students who have previous college experience. At $260 per credit, you can complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as 18 months.

Medical Administration Associate's Degree

Our Medical Administration Associate`s degree can prepare you to become a healthcare professional who can eliminate the confusion and frustration surrounding healthcare regulations, billing, and processes for your patients, while creating a smooth-functioning medical facility. Our Associate`s degree offers advanced and thorough curriculum to fully prepare you to succeed. Our industry-experienced instructors understand the intricacies of a smooth-functioning medical office and work one-on-one with you to develop your professional organizational skills. As a Medical Administration Associate’s degree student at Rasmussen College, you also have a flexible course schedule that allows you to complete your degree on campus, online, or a combination of both formats.

Medical Administration Diploma

Our Medical Administration Diploma can help develop your foundational medical administration skills while incorporating the knowledge you need to enter the field as a medical administrator, medical secretary, medical administrative assistant, or scheduler. Our Diploma offers advanced and thorough curriculum to fully prepare you to succeed. Plus, our industry-experienced instructors understand the intricacies of a smooth-functioning medical office and work one-on-one with you to develop your professional organizational skills. As a Medical Administration Diploma student at Rasmussen College, you also have a flexible course schedule that allows you to complete your degree on campus, online, or a combination of both formats.

Public Accounting Bachelor's

As the demand for accountants continues to rise around the country, CPA job candidates hold a competitive advantage over candidates who are not CPAs. At Rasmussen College, our five-year Public Accounting Bachelor's degree allows you to meet the education requirements that are prerequisites for qualifying to take the CPA licensure exam.*

To meet CPA licensure education requirements, many students enroll in Master's programs-typically for at least two years. Our unique degree streamlines the process to meeting your CPA licensure education requirements, and helping you avoid extra class time by meeting the CPA licensure exam requirements faster. Plus, our CPA exam preparation course covers auditing and taxation, managerial and cost accounting, and other critical skills.

Our degree also gives you the skills you need to become an effective CPA in the public, private, or government sector, including:

• Effective communication skills
• Analytical and creative problem-solving strategies
• Industry-specific technical and intellectual know-how
• Strong leadership and management skills

*Degree is currently only available to students in Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.