Why Rasmussen College should be the first step toward your new
career:
In-Demand Programs: Rasmussen College offers career
focused Bachelor and Associate degree programs that will teach
you the skills necessary to find a new job or advance in your
current career. Accreditation is an assurance of educational
quality, and Rasmussen College has received approval from the
Higher Learning Commission to be recognized as a Regionally
Accredited** institution of higher learning.
Program Areas*
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Computer Information Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Digital Design and Animation
- Health Information Technician
- Human Resources
- Internet Marketing
- Massage Therapy
- Medical Lab Technician
- Medical Transcription
- Office Management
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technician
- Website Design
- Many More Programs Available
*Program availability varies by campus
Ultimate Student Support: We have the right people in
place to help you before, during, and after you earn your degree
from Rasmussen College.
On campus or online, there are people that will help you with:
- Financial Aid
- Campus and Online Tutoring
- Continual Career Placement Assistance
- 24/7 Helpline
Rasmussen College will be here to support your needs every step
of the way. We want to see you succeed!
Campus Locations:
National Online Division
- Minnesota
- Brooklyn Park campus
- Eagan campus
- Eden Prairie campus
- Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus
- Mankato campus
- Moorhead campus
- St. Cloud campus
- Illinois
- Aurora campus
- Rockford campus
- Romeoville / Joliet campus
- Wisconsin
- North Dakota
- Bismarck campus
- Fargo campus
- Florida
- Fort Myers campus
- Pasco County campus
- Ocala campus
**Rasmussen College is accredited by the Higher Learning
Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA 30 LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago,
IL 60602-2504).
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
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If you want to earn an accounting degree, we have just the
program for you. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting will prepare
you for a successful, lucrative career in this growing field. You
can complete this four-year degree in just three years and gain
the critical skills needed to be a leader in the Accounting
industry.
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
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Rasmussen College is pleased to expand our offerings to include a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. This degree
program will prepare students to be professional leaders in the
business field. Graduates can seek management and supervisory
career paths. You asked. It's here: a baccalaureate degree from
Rasmussen College!
Accelerated Bachelor of Science - Business Management
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Would you like to complete your Bachelor's Degree? Do you have an
Associate's Degree or are close to earning one?
Why Accelerate?
By completing your Bachelor's Degree in 18 months vs. 24 months,
you can open doors of opportunity up to six months earlier than
traditional programs.
Consider this: in July 2009. 98% of Rasmussen College graduates
from the previous year were employed. In addition, the Rasmussen
College School of Business placed 92% of its graduates in careers
in their field during that year. Courses are just 5 weeks long
and are offered online, on campus, or blended for the ultimate in
flexibility.
Associate's - Accounting
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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.
Banking
The banking emphasis in the accounting degree program allows
Rasmussen College students to focus on general banking issues
and practices they may encounter in the workplace. Classes in
the banking emphasis include fundamental to consumer lending,
banking Law and marketing. Students interested in the banking
emphasis should enjoy working with customers. Banking students
should also have an interest in learning the principles of
lending.
Financial Accounting
Financial accounting is a substantial part of accounting that
involves the collection, recording and extraction of financial
information. The financial accounting emphasis includes classes
such as payroll accounting and two intermediate accounting
courses to prepare students to fulfill the needs of a financial
accountant. Students will gain the skills to work in an
accounting firm or in a small business.
Financial Investigation
Financial institutions, such as the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), employ financial investigators to research potential
criminal violations of IRS code and tax fraud. The Rasmussen
College financial investigation emphasis teaches students these
principles through courses such as financial investigation,
introduction to criminal justice, and criminal law and
procedures in addition to two intermediate accounting courses.
Students who wish to work in financial investigation may also
consider taking courses in criminal justice.

Associate's - Business Management
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Would you like a degree that gives you a well-rounded knowledge
of business practices, management strategies and career
development tactics? Are you hoping to improve your career with a
solid degree that provides the courses you need to succeed in the
business world? If so, the Business Management AS degree from
Rasmussen College is a great way to achieve your dreams. Students
of the business management program learn accounting, management
techniques, business strategies and effective communications.
Students are able to focus on the emphasis of their choice to
achieve a specialized education.
Business Administration
Students interested in the Business Administration emphasis
will receive a specialized education in the general topics of
business. Rasmussen College students will take courses in
accounting, payroll accounting, customer service and business
ethics. These students will be prepared to work in careers such
as retail management and office management.
Call Center Management
Call centers are growing and are springing up in communities
across the United States. Students who choose the call center
management emphasis will learn multicultural communications
strategies, global business practices, call center leadership
and call center management. The call center management emphasis
prepares students for the challenging world of management and
allows them to focus on call center leadership and business.
Entrepreneurship
If you want to succeed as a small business owner, it's a good
idea to get an education that will benefit you the most. The
business field can be challenging, but if you stick with it and
continue to change with the market, you will have a better
chance to succeed. The Business Management Associate's degree
with a Specialization in Entrepreneurship will teach you many
of the skills you need to successfully run your own business.
Entrepreneurs are self-motivated people, who are willing to
take a high level of personal, professional and financial risk.
With this risk, there is also a chance for great reward.
Entrepreneurs are real go-getters and the type of person that
doesn't take no for an answer.
Human Resources
Human resources professionals recruit, screen and hire
prospective employees; develop and execute orientation and
training programs for employees; and maintain employee
information. Recruiters maintain contacts in the community to
inform the public about open positions. They interact with
other organizations and social groups about open positions in
their organization, and they sometimes travel to recruit job
applicants.
Internet Marketing
With the advent of the Internet and all things digital,
Internet marketing is no longer a thing of the future--it is
right in front of us every day. The Internet Marketing emphasis
allows students to learn the principles of E-commerce and the
strategies related to marketing. Students who choose this
emphasis will take courses such as marketing ethics, Internet
consumer behavior, and search engine marketing. Students will
be prepared to work in multiple settings including advertising
or marketing agencies, small businesses or as freelancers
working from home.
Marketing & Sales
Successful businesses recognize the need for strategic
marketing, and the marketing and sales emphasis provides the
structure and specialized education business students need to
be successful in the marketing world. Courses such as
principles of advertising, sales techniques, customer service,
and entrepreneurship prepare students for the challenges and
opportunities of careers in marketing and sales. Students will
leave the program with a comprehensive knowledge of good
advertising and sales strategies to make their business
successful.

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