Rasmussen College

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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 today's economy increasingly dependent on technology for profitability, web administrators and computer support specialists with practical knowledge and experience remain in demand. Our Information Systems Management Associate degree with a specialization in Computer Information Technology Multimedia gives you a foundation in fundamental IT knowledge while also developing your multimedia design skills. This unique combination of skills and knowledge prepares you to start or advance your career as an IT professional in today's e-commerce world. Our courses emphasize hands-on learning through curriculum that challenges your critical-thinking and creative problem-solving skills.

Our instructors are veteran industry professionals dedicated to helping you succeed both in your courses and in your career. They focus their coursework on problems that utilize today's latest technologies so you are prepared to hit the ground running in your career as a website administrator, web master, or computer support specialist.

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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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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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The Software Application Development Associate's Degree at Rasmussen College provides you with an education that you can apply to your career from day one. Presenting projects that include real–world challenges, your instructors help you gain an understanding of progressive tactics used to successfully resolve these challenges. Your degree curriculum will include software application principles and algorithm analysis, computer software architecture design principles, operating systems, networks, platforms and distributed computing environments, helping to prepare you to confidently enter and succeed in the working world. As a student in our Software Application Development Associate's Degree program, you will be provided with all of the software you need for your courses at no additional cost.

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The Computer Science Bachelor's Degree program at Rasmussen College is constantly reviewed and updated to include real world assignments, topics, experiments, and assessments. Your curriculum will include everything from concepts and design principles relevant to computer architecture and operating systems to organization, networks, and distributed computing environments to software engineering principles and algorithm analysis. The instructors we hire are industry professionals who understand the importance of pushing the students to discover new and more efficient solutions to challenges while gaining the confidence they need to successfully lead an organization's IT initiatives. Additionally, as a student in our computer science degree program, you will also be provided with the software you need to complete your courses — at no additional cost to you.

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In today's world, with businesses relying more and more on digital systems to house critical company information, people who know how to protect this data are increasingly in demand. Students in our Cyber Security Bachelor's degree acquire the technical and problem–solving skills needed to help find IT jobs in the homeland security, law enforcement, business, and industrial sectors. Our degree curriculum teaches you how to protect organizational data, investigate data breaches, and develop strategies to prevent data from being compromised through:

• Understanding of legal issues related to information security
• Advanced instruction in techniques and technology used to protect electronic information
• Advanced topics, such as forensics, operations, programming, and strategic risk assessment
• To boost your resume and highlight your skills, you can earn industry certifications from CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco®, which are available to you at no additional cost. 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.
• Theory and application of legal principles as applied to information and information security systems
• Advanced instruction in cutting–edge IT areas, including techniques, standards, and technology used to protect electronic information
• Solid foundation in information security with advanced topics in operations,forensics, programming, and strategic risk assessment
• Hands–on instruction that combines IT skills and criminal justice knowledge
• Opportunities to prepare and sit for industry certifications*
• Solid communication and management skills that will help you build strong relationships with your co–workers and clients.

Request more information about this exciting degree opportunity that can help advance your knowledge as a cyber security professional! * The ISM – Network Security Associate's degree program certificate opportunities are available to you, plus an additional advanced certification opportunity: CISSP® — Certified Information Systems Security Professional.

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Businesses continue to grow their IT infrastructures, and talented professionals who can develop IT teams, resources, and solutions are in demand. In our Information Technology Management Bachelor's degree, you will gain the management skills and technical proficiency needed to succeed in this growing IT field. Our curriculum, delivered by industry–certified instructors with years of professional experience, provides you with the skills you need to develop and manage IT solutions across all industries, including:

• Strategies and tactics for customizing cost–effective IT platforms
• Understanding how technology applies to user–centered design and implementation
• Cloud computing and virtualization
• IT–specific business management
• Communication and management skills
• To further bolster your resume and highlight your capabilities, you can also earn industry–standard certifications from IT powerhouses like CompTIA®, Microsoft®, and Cisco® at no additional cost.

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.