Accounting Associate's Degree (Online)

The demand for highly-qualified accounting clerks, bank tellers, and bookkeepers continues to grow because today’s business executives know that accounting professionals can have a critical hand in the success of their companies. Your Accounting Associate’s degree from Rasmussen College will give you the foundational skills and know-how you need to start a career as one of today’s most highly sought-after accounting professionals. Our accounting coursework, focused on helping you learn industry-standard software and critical accounting areas, includes classes in financial investigation, financial institutions and markets, and payroll accounting. As a Rasmussen College student, you can also take advantage of internships at top companies, helping you gain practical, hands-on experience in a real-world environment. After you graduate, you can choose to pursue a career, or seamlessly transfer into our Accounting Bachelor’s degree.

Accounting Bachelor's Degree (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 (Online)

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 - Internet Marketing (Online)

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.

Information Systems Management Associate's - Database Administration (Online)

The database of an organization can be both massive and critical to the business. Database administrators protect, design, implement, maintain, and repair critical databases. Our Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a specialization in Database Administration gives you an advantage over the competition when it comes to starting your career. Our top-tier, hands-on curriculum provides a strong foundation in database development, expansion, and design. Our experienced instructors will help you become a creative problem solver with a focus on today’s latest technologies, ensuring you can add value to your employers as soon as you start your career as a database analyst, data entry/inventory, or catalog coordinator. To further bolster your resume, you can earn certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco®. Eligible Rasmussen College students can take these exams at no additional cost. If you already earned these certifications, you may be eligible to receive college credit for them. 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 - Network Administration (Online)

Network Administration professionals explore the latest technologies, deploy them across small and large organizations, and solve technical problems that occur. Our Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a specialization in Network Administration gives you the skills and know-how to troubleshoot issues and navigate complicated networks. As a graduate, you will have a competitive advantage when looking for entry-level positions, including network administrator, help desk technician, and IT support specialist. Our top-of-the-line degree coursework, taught by experienced, certified faculty, prepares you for career success by focusing on current and emerging technologies. Your hands-on coursework also helps prepare you for industry-specific certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® at no additional cost. If you already earned these certifications, you may be eligible for college credit. 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 - Network Security (Online)

Network security professionals protect information systems from viruses and hackers, and are the first line of defense in their IT departments when security issues arise. At Rasmussen College, our Information Systems Management Associate’s degree with a Network Security specialization offers a hands-on, top-of-the line degree curriculum delivered by industry-certified faculty. Your studies will center on the most current technologies related to security, disaster recovery, and network administration skills, ensuring you are qualified to protect a company’s data and sensitive information. To further bolster your resume, your curriculum will also prepare you for industry-specific certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® at no additional cost. This degree gives you a competitive advantage over other entry-level candidates looking for positions as network technicians, network security specialists, and support systems specialists. 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 (Online)

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.

Medical Administration Diploma (Online)

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 (Online)

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.