Great Careers Begin at Rasmussen College

At Ramussen College, we've been helping students reach their career goals since 1900. We are accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) and offer the highest accreditation a school can achieve--Regional Accreditation. With this high level of accreditation, you can be assured that you are receiving an outstanding and valuable education that is respected and recognized throughout the nation.

We have a dedicated team of staff and instructors ready and willing to assist you from enrollment to graduation.

We believe in giving our students the technical knowledge and the personal skills vital to employment in the ever-changing world of business. We focus on training students for specific careers and then placing them in great careers after graduation.

Depending on your program, you could complete your training in as little as two years or continue to earn your bachelors degree. Imagine: you can have a new career, a new direction and earn more in only two years! Whether you're a high school student looking to train for your first career, or a professional seeking a promotion or job security, the Rasmussen College community can help you succeed.

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

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

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!

Associate's - Accounting

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

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.

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.

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.

Associate's - Office Management

If you would like to be the go-to person in an office, then these are the programs for you! Rasmussen College prepares students to excel in a corporate, government, legal, medical and business office setting, working side by side with managers, attorneys, government officials or medical professionals. You'll learn a variety of computer software programs as well as office communication and customer service. Regardless of which area you choose as your specialty, this is a great career choice for anyone seeking a fast-paced, in-demand position.

Corporate Management

The corporate management emphasis is designed to benefit students who wish to work in a corporate office. Students leave the program with project planning, human resources and management skills. Graduates of this emphasis leave with the skills to work as an office manager, an executive assistant, and much more.

Government

Students in the office management program who choose to emphasize in government take courses in law, legal office procedures, meeting management, state and local government, and legal document processing and transcription. These students receive the instruction they need to be successful in a local, state or federal office. Students can serve as office managers, court clerks, administrative assistants and much more.

Legal and Criminal Justice

Rasmussen College prepares students to excel in today's legal office environment. You'll learn legal terminology, a variety of computer software programs as well as office communication and customer service. You will also learn how to prepare court and client documents related to various legal specialties such as litigation, contracts, torts, criminal law, family law, real estate, wills and estates.

Medical Office

If you would like to be the go-to person in an office, then this is the program for you! You will learn strong medical vocabulary, solid communication skills and medical office procedures in order to apply them in a medical setting such as a hospital records room, physician's office, medical laboratory or allied health organization.

Small Business Management

Small business management is ideal for students who are interested in working with a small business and learning the general principles of managing a small office. Students in this program learn accounting, management principles, Access, payroll accounting, computer software programs and general office procedures. A graduate of this office management program would be an ideal candidate for any small business in need of organization and management.

Diploma - Accounting

The objective of this program is to prepare the graduate for an entry-level position in a general business or accounting setting which may include retail, small business, government and industry. The graduate is also prepared for other types of entry-level office positions not involving accounting or bookkeeping, such as computer operator or word processor.

Diploma - Secretarial

If you're looking for a fast track to a secretarial career, this program is a great match. You'll learn the basics of office administration and be on your way to a career as a secretary, administrative assistant, office assistant or receptionist. You'll greet clients and visitors, prepare correspondence and reports, answer calls, make meeting arrangements and more. If you desire a busy position doing a variety of tasks, and you want to start in a short amount of time, consider a secretarial specialist diploma.

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