Bachelor's in Business Administration

A Business Administration Bachelor's Degree from Rasmussen College will help you become a professional leader in the business field. For over a century, Rasmussen College has helped students earn higher salaries and gain respect in the workplace by teaching them the essential skills needed to compete and win in today's competitive business world.

Graduates value the critical thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills gained through earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Rasmussen College. Exploring in-depth and sophisticated topics in the business industry, you will learn the skills necessary to effectively and beneficially contribute to the business community.

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.

Information Technology

We live in a fast-paced information age where computer skills and a solid understanding of the technology behind them are valued and in demand. Business professionals with a foundation of knowledge in information technology are needed in every phase of business operations. Develop communication, problem solving and decision-making skills that are necessary in business and in demand in today's job market. You will not only earn a valuable credential after graduation, you can take the information you learn in class today and apply it at work tomorrow!

Internet Marketing

Internet marketing has revolutionized the way companies do business. Most companies need to have a strong online focus; whether it's through their website, email campaigns, or optimizing content for search engines.

With a Specialization in Internet Marketing, you will be prepared to develop an online marketing strategy for a business or company. You will learn about Search Engine Marketing, E-Commerce, Usability, and other cutting edge strategies, along with the foundations of business and marketing. This well-rounded education will help you become a relevant leader in any industry you decide to enter.

Management

Do you like working with people? Do you like a challenge? We live in fast-paced world where management skills and a solid understanding of business are valued and in demand.

Business professionals with a foundation in managing people and resources are needed in every phase of business operations. As a manager, you may deal with staffing, marketing, budgeting, allocating resources and motivating the workforce.

Managers may be called upon to make crucial decisions and then make sure the outcomes of these decisions help the business. With a degree that emphasizes management, you will not only earn a valuable credential after graduation, you can take the information you learn in class today and apply it at work tomorrow!

Accelerated Bachelor's in Business Administration

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 in Accounting

If you enjoy working with numbers and data, are detail-oriented, have good communication and organizational skills, and are comfortable using computers, accounting is a great career choice with expected steady growth in employment opportunities. Graduates of this degree program learn a wide range of skills, including managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. They also know how to prepare tax returns, prepare and analyze financial statements, and use computer applications proficiently.

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

Earning an Associate's Degree in Accounting with a specialization in Financial Investigation, opens the door to an exciting career path in the high demand area of fraud detection and prevention, while providing a complete and solid core in accounting skills. Companies are concerned with preventing loss due to fraud and have realized the importance of having skilled and trained financial investigation professionals on staff.

Tax evasion, public corruption, health care fraud, telemarketing fraud and terrorist financing are just a few of the types of crimes that revolve around money. In these cases, a Financial Investigation often becomes the key to a conviction. Traditional law enforcement relies on investigative tools such as crime scene analysis, physical evidence, fingerprint identification or eyewitness accounts. The limitations of these techniques become obvious to those who are trying to prove wrongdoing in a sophisticated financial crime. With no proof, there is no conviction.

Associate's in Business Management

Open the door to many exciting business management careers. Our programs are structured to teach you the professional skills you need to become a successful manager. Rasmussen offers targeted programs that feature the strategies, financial principles, communication, administration and technology that put you at the forefront of business foundations. Our Business Administration programs provide a varying degree of study in classes such as accounting, management, office operations, sales and marketing.

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 as an office manager.

Call Center Management

Call center managers perform a broad range of duties. They coordinate and direct support services to organizations as diverse as insurance companies, computer manufacturers and government offices. These supervisors are involved in the many services that allow organizations to operate efficiently, including telecommunications management and related customer service areas.

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.

Internet Marketing

Are you interested in breaking into the internet marketing field? We're here to help! Our program provides a solid business foundation along with introducing you to internet marketing. The search engine marketing field continues to expand rapidly and needs qualified professionals to meet the demand. Career opportunities for internet marketing graduates include internet sales and marketing associate's, assistant web marketing manager, e-marketing coordinator, web analyst or internet marketing consultant.

Sales & Marketing

Turn your gift for dealing with people into a rewarding career in sales and marketing! A degree in this area offers job opportunities in a variety of settings including retail, service, wholesale and more. Your coursework will include classes in sales techniques, sales applications, marketing, desktop publishing, management, computer applications, customer service and business communications.