Rasmussen College

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With today's changing business needs and technology, employers have a growing demand for professionals who can assess both business needs and the software and hardware requirements to meet those needs. Our accelerated Business Systems Analysis Bachelor's degree curriculum provides the knowledge and practical skills you need to effectively define both business needs and software and hardware requirements to meet those needs. This unique combination of skills can help give you a competitive advantage in today's rapidly evolving business world.

Our Business Systems Analysis Bachelor's degree is a part of our AcceleratED program, and it is available completely online. Plus, by transferring your previous college credit—regardless of your previous area of study—you can complete your degree in as little as 18 months.* Our focused, six-week courses develop your understanding of computer hardware and software and the implementation of software applications in organizations, management and utilization of databases in a business environment, and how to effectively work with cross-functional teams. Plus, to increase your skill set even further, our curriculum incorporates Harvard Business Publishing content for real-world case studies.

*Expected graduation date dependent on the number of credits transferred. Speak with a program manager to learn about our comprehensive transfer policies that work to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

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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.*

*Expected graduation date dependent on the number of credits transferred. Speak with a program manager to learn about our comprehensive transfer policies that work to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

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With six-week courses that focus on the practical development of your business management skills applied to international organizations, our accelerated International Business Bachelor's degree can help you start or advance a career that can take you around the globe. By transferring your previous college credit—regardless of your previous area of study—you can complete our International Business Bachelor's degree in as little as 18 months.* Through our focused curriculum, you will develop your critical thinking, communication, technology, and leadership skills.

You will gain the skills necessary to recognize and resolve complex ethical situations, communicate with a diverse group of professionals, and operate effectively in a continually evolving global market. Plus, to enhance your understanding of international business concepts even further, our faculty use Harvard Business Publishing articles and case studies to examine global supply chain management. Our extensive library contains databases specific to international business studies, including ABI/Inform Global, Asian Business & Reference, CBCA Complete (Canada), ProQuest Euorpean Business, and Mergent Online to search domestic and international company information.

*Expected graduation date dependent on the number of credits transferred. Speak with a program manager to learn about our comprehensive transfer policies that work to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

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The Banking specialization in the Accounting program allows Rasmussen College students to focus on general banking issues and practices they may encounter in the workplace. Classes in the banking specialization include Fundamental to Consumer Lending, Banking Law and Marketing. Students interested in the banking specialization should enjoy working with customers. Banking students should also have an interest in learning the principles of lending.

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Financial Accounting is a substantial part of accounting that involves the collection, recording and extraction of financial information. The Financial Accounting specialization 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.

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Earning an Associate's Degree in Accounting — 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.

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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 Management programs provide a varying degree of study in classes such as accounting, management, office operations, sales, and marketing.

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Students interested in the Business Administration specialization 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.

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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.

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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.

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Enter the exciting field of human resource management. Human resources professionals recruit, screen, and hire prospective employees; develop and execute orientation and training programs for employees; and maintain employee information.

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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.

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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.

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The Corrections field is growing and an Associate's Degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. Your studies will have a strong focus on critical thinking, ethical understanding and reasoning, multicultural and diversity and awareness, and communication skills. After graduating with a Criminal Justice Associate's Degree from Rasmussen College, you will know the history and development of the Criminal Justice System and its effect on society.

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The need for Homeland Security Specialists is growing and an Associate's Degree from Rasmussen will give you the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in your future career. If you are interested in emergency services, or risk analysis of communities, then a Homeland Security specialization is right for you. An Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice will prepare you for a successful future in the justice field.

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If you are ready to get started in the field of Law Enforcement, an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice will get you ready to serve your country and community. In this specialization, you will study investigation techniques and how to efficiently work with other officers and coworkers.

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One way to help prevent crime is to understand why crimes are committed. You will delve into courses that teach you about the psychological reasoning behind premeditated acts. Your understanding of psychology and how it relates to criminal justice will help prepare you for a career where you can change the lives of many people. Your courses will prepare you to better understand criminal and deviant psychology. Criminal minds can be complicated and your degree will help you understand what drives these individuals to commit crimes. Your courses online or on campus will be led by instructors with vast knowledge of the subject matter and real world experiences. A specialization in Psychology will help you focus on the internal factors of why crimes are committed. Your study of psychology as it relates to criminal justice will allow you to look at the justice system from a different perspective. Your ability to apply what you learned will help you understand the criminal thought process.

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Our Early Childhood Education Associate's degree with a specialization in Child & Family Studies can prepare you to create a positive learning environment for children. You will gain first–hand experience creating strategies and teaching techniques needed to support children with challenging behaviors in the classroom and at home, provide parent education, and understand the mental development in young children. Our curriculum is based on the best standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and our focus on the full lifecycle of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparedness. Our highly–credentialed instructors prepare you to step into a variety of educator roles–from teacher to curriculum developer to recruiter — or advance your current educator career with ease. The demand for early childhood educators is strong, and our well–respected Associate's degree can help you start your career nurturing and helping children learn in the classroom.

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Our Early Childhood Education Associate's degree with a specialization in Child Development can help you start or advance your career as an educator working with young children. Our degree will give you the focus, knowledge, and skills needed to create a learning environment where your young students enhance their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills. Our curriculum is based on the best standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and our focus on the full lifecycle of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparedness. Our highly–credentialed instructors prepare you to step into a variety of educator roles — from teacher to curriculum developer to recruiter — or advance your current educator career with ease. The demand for early childhood educators is strong, and our well–respected Associate's degree can help you start your career nurturing and helping children learn in the classroom.

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Our Early Childhood Education Associate's degree specializing in Special Needs prepares you to effectively create customized curriculum and teaching techniques to develop your students' mental, emotional, and physical capabilities while applying your patience and compassion for your students. Our curriculum is based on the best standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and our focus on the full lifecycle of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparedness. Our highly–credentialed instructors prepare you to step into a variety of educator roles — from teacher to curriculum developer to recruiter — or advance your current educator career with ease. The demand for early childhood educators is strong, and our well–respected Associate's degree can help you start your career nurturing and helping children learn in the classroom.

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Our Early Childhood Education Associate's degree specializing in English Language Learner (ELL) prepares you to effectively teach the growing number of children in U.S. classrooms who come from varied cultural backgrounds. You will develop a depth of knowledge that few other schools offer through teaching tactics used to help children learn English with visual aids and more non–traditional teaching methods. Our curriculum is based on the best standards established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), and our focus on the full lifecycle of Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preparedness. Our highly–credentialed instructors prepare you to step into a variety of educator roles — from teacher to curriculum developer to recruiter — or advance your current educator career with ease. The demand for early childhood educators is strong, and our well–respected Associate's degree can help you start your career nurturing and helping children learn in the classroom.

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Our Health Information Management Bachelor's degree can prepare you to successfully manage regulatory, confidentiality, and electronic medical records (EMR) issues within the healthcare industry, while also teaching strong technological and project management skills. Our Bachelor's degree program offers flexible, advanced, and hands–on curriculum from instructors with industry experience. Our fully–online HIM courses cover the most current health information management technologies, improve your critical thinking, and develop your management skills. Our Bachelor's degree also offers unique and comprehensive instruction that prepares you to manage a technologically–advanced system. Plus, our two professional practices provide you with direct industry experience that allow you to not only gain first-hand real–world professional experience, but also network with current health information management professionals.

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Students seeking a generalized education that includes networking, A+, Access, and website design should consider the Information Technology Specialization. Not only are students able to take courses such as Excel, E–Commerce, Website Design, and Microsoft Windows Workstations, but students are also allowed to specialize in the group of their choice. Group I, Information Technician Elective Group, includes the two A+ courses and a Microsoft Windows Server course. The Multimedia Web Elective Group, Group II, includes the Advanced Website Design, Computer Graphics, and Multimedia Technologies courses. No matter which group students choose, they will be prepared for a exciting career in information technology.

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With Database Administration training from Rasmussen College, you will be ready to take on the challenges of storing, organizing, and managing data for any organization. This includes creating data backups and testing their effectiveness, verifying the integrity of data, and ensuring security of sensitive information within the databases. In addition, you will be able to provide vital support to your organization by helping Programmers and Engineers efficiently utilize databases and access information in a timely and proficient manner. Strong growth in Database Administration jobs combined with a limited supply of qualified workers will result in excellent employment prospects and a high demand for their skills.

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Computers are some of the most useful tools in almost every industry, and people with technical computer skills are sought–after in today's job market. An Online Information Systems Management Associate's degree will provide you with the understanding of how information systems are used in business and how technology adds value to the business process. Our Network Administration Specialization Online prepares you to meet the diverse needs of businesses around the country. In this Specialization that can be completed entirely online, you will learn to install, manage, and monitor computer networks using popular network operating systems. You will also build, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware.

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Having secure information is important to businesses in every industry. By earning your Associate's degree online with a Specialization in Network Security and Forensics you will be prepared to protect networks from unauthorized access, misuse, and malfunction as well as from the improper disclosure of information. Your online computer forensics courses will prepare you to find data that has been lost or purposefully deleted from computing devices. The online curriculum for this specialization will provide you with many of the tools you need to become successful in the world of IT. Once you graduate, you could begin a career helping to protect the confidential information within an organization.

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Web Programmers are in high demand as businesses continue to move towards Internet commerce. Students in the Rasmussen College Information Systems Management Associate's degree have the opportunity to emphasize in Web Programming and take courses such as Visual Basic, HTML, Multimedia Technologies, and Java. Graduates of the program are prepared for the challenging and creative world of web development.

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You can learn how to successfully manage a medical office with an Associate degree in Medical Administration from Rasmussen College. The Medical Administration degree prepares you for multiple challenges you will encounter in the office including coding, understanding medical terminology, recognizing medical law and ethics, learning proper medical insurance and billing procedures and success strategies in the office.

In the Medical Administration program, students will study core courses to develop communication, critical thinking and decision making skills. Students will also have the opportunity to take specialty courses including Medical Transcription, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Office Procedures, and computer courses.

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Our Medical Assisting Associate's degree, with courses competitively priced at $310 per credit, can help you gain the education and skills necessary to thrive as a patient–focused medical assistant in any healthcare facility as you provide a comforting presence for patients as you calm their fears and ease anxieties surrounding a physician visit. Our Associate's degree offers in–depth, top–tier curriculum delivered by industry–experienced instructors through hands–on laboratory learning and an extensive 240–hour externship at a real–world medical facility. This comprehensive curriculum and real–world experience allow you to gain a competitive advantage upon graduation when you enter the workforce.

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Creative. Visionary. Insightful. These are all descriptions of a good candidate for the Digital Design and Animation specialization student. Students will take courses in drawing, design, art theory, and 3–D arts and animation. Plus, students will have the opportunity to create art projects both digitally and by hand. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work as a graphic designer, a video game artist, and illustrator, or in an advertising career.

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Web Design students will leave Rasmussen College with the knowledge they will need to be a web designer, work in Internet advertising, or to work as a content manager for multiple industries. Students who choose the Web Design specialization will take courses in Networking and Internet Technologies, Server Side Scripting, and Dynamic Content Management.

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An accredited Paralegal Associate's degree from Rasmussen College will prepare you for a successful and fast–paced career in the field of law. Paralegals, also called legal assistants, continue to assume a growing range of tasks in the Nation's legal offices and perform many of the same tasks as lawyers. Paralegals are focused and detail–oriented, have the ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, enjoy substantial research, and possess an ability to deal with people in stressful environments. The Paralegal curriculum at Rasmussen College has been designed to instill you with the skills, knowledge, and strategies you need to attain a position, stand out and excel in your new career as a Paralegal.

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Our Pharmacy Technician Associate's degree can prepare you to become an integral part of a retail or hospital pharmacy team and help patients live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. Our Associate's degree offers top–tier curriculum available completely online so you can complete your degree on a schedule that works for your busy life. Plus, our instructors are seasoned industry professionals who understand the first–hand experience you need to be successful in helping pharmacists provide safe and effective medication therapy. Our instructors also work to prepare you for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam and further develop your professional patient interaction skills so you enter the workforce fully prepared to succeed.

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Our RN to BSN online degree program is open to qualified students who also have an Associate degree in Nursing and an active RN license. Your BSN degree prepares you for an advanced career in nursing through real-world case studies, projects, and critical-thinking discussions. Our curriculum prepares you for real-life scenarios you will encounter in your career, whether working in a hospital, a managed care center, or any other medical facility. As a Rasmussen College BSN graduate, you will gain the skills you need to manage a team of health care professionals.

Our online RN to BSN program makes earning your degree convenient and efficient. As a licensed registered nurse with an Associate degree in nursing, you can complete our BSN program in as little as one year. We know that most of our students work full-time as RNs and have busy family life obligations with limited availability to attend class on campus, which requires a different degree completion option. That is why we've offered our in-demand BSN program completely online, affording you the opportunity and flexibility to complete your BSN from your home on your schedule.

Rasmussen College is unable to offer the RN to BSN to residents of Arkansas or Wisconsin. This program is offered entirely online.

*The RN to BSN program is only offered online through our Florida campuses.

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If you want to earn an accounting degree, Rasmussen College has 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 at Rasmussen College and gain the critical skills needed to be a leader in the Accounting industry.

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The demand has never been a higher for skilled professionals in the Criminal Justice field. Rasmussen College offers a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a specialization in Client Services/Corrections, which is designed for anyone who is interested in working as Probation, Parole, or Corrections Officers, or in administrative positions at detention centers.

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The Criminal Offenders specialization of our accredited Bachelor's of Science Criminal Justice degree focuses on forensic psychology and criminal behavior as it relates to law and the legal system, such as in analyzing a criminal's mind and intent, consulting with attorneys (e.g., on picking a jury), and treating offenders who are mentally ill.

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Prepare for a career in Homeland Security — a dynamic, diverse, and pivotal field — with a Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree. The work required to protect the Nation is constantly changing, just like security threats themselves. Rasmussen College offers a focused, real–world curriculum that will ready you for the front lines of protecting our Nation and its people.

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Get ready to protect life and property, maintain order, and enforce laws with the Criminal Justice Bachelor's degree from Rasmussen College. If you're interested in a meaningful career as an Investigator or Law Enforcement Professional, we can help you prepare. The real–world curriculum of our Investigation/Law Enforcement specialization covers all of the vital areas of Criminal Justice with courses such as Examination of Forensic Science, Criminal Investigations, and Forensic Psychology.

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Digital Design and Animation is found in many different aspects of all media industries. An Online Digital Design and Animation degree will prepare you to create three–dimensional models, camera motion paths, animated objects and videos, and graphics for a variety of mediums (TV, DVDs, Websites, etc). The Online Digital Design and Animation program will prepare you for a career where you can let your creative juices flow. Digital Design and Animation can be used in advertising, forensic animation, custom design work, commercial products, home design, virtual walk–through animations, and just about anything else you can think of. After you graduate with your Bachelor's degree, you'll leave Rasmussen College with a professional portfolio filled with highlights of your work to show potential employers.

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Video games have evolved since the original Pong, continually changing and becoming more innovative and entertaining every day. After you earn your Online Game and Simulation Production Bachelor's Degree, you will be prepared to be a part of that evolution and work to make games better. No matter which aspect of gaming you decide to tackle, you will have confidence in the skills you have earned from your Online Game Design degree coursework. In the Online Game and Simulation program, you will understand and be able to apply the technical concepts and knowledge needed to develop games and simulation projects from concept to finished product. This Online Bachelor's degree will enhance your critical thinking and reasoning abilities, information literacy, and communication skills. The knowledge you gain will enable you to begin a career in the game and simulation production industry.

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Earning a bachelor's degree in Health Information Management can prepare learners for successful careers in this high-demand field. Students will focus on both the medical assisting and managerial skills required by professionals with the knowledge and ability to handle important health administrative decisions accurately. Virtually every medical facility and other related agencies require the services of skilled health information managers.

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The Healthcare Management Bachelor's of Science degree will give students the education and practical experience they need to work at the forefront of the healthcare industry — the largest and one of the fastest–growing industries in the United States. Students of the Healthcare Management program will study multiple facets of healthcare, including medical law and ethics, psychology, physiology, management, planning, and regulation and compliance in healthcare. Graduates will leave with the skills necessary to work in the management sector of the healthcare industry and will be equipped with the knowledge to manage a healthcare organization successfully.

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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.