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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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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Attaining a Business Management Bachelor's Degree from Rasmussen College will teach you to operate professionally, as a leader, in the field of business. For over 105 years, Rasmussen College has helped students command a higher salary and greater respect in the workplace by instilling them with the essential skills 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 Management 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.

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An effective Human Resources department keeps a company running and has a significant impact on its bottom line. At Rasmussen College, our Business Management Bachelor's degree with a Human Resources specialization turns students into experts in employee development, benefits, hiring, human resources information systems, compensation administration, organizational behavior, and more. Our unique program uses problem–solving, critical–thinking, and team–building projects to simulate real–world business situations, giving you the human resources skills desired by employers. As a graduate, you will be prepared to enter the workforce and add immediate value to your company as a human resources manager, compensation and benefits manager, or training and development manager. You can also choose to continue your education and earn your Master's degree in as little as one year from our partner, Benedictine University.

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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!

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If you are looking for an online marketing degree, our Bachelor's degree in Business Management with an Internet Marketing specialization may be right for you. This advanced degree will position you to qualify for a number of promising careers in Marketing, Business Development, Web Ad Trafficking, Advertising, and Public Relations. Courses offered through our innovative Bachelor's of Science curriculum can help you gain the momentum you need to market online through websites, banner ads, search engine optimization, and other valuable online tools. The industry is growing rapidly, and earning an internet marketing degree from Rasmussen College can be a great step for your career.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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As the demand for accountants continues to rise around the country, CPA job candidates hold a competitive advantage over candidates who are not CPAs. At Rasmussen College, our five-year Public Accounting Bachelor's degree allows you to meet the education requirements that are prerequisites for qualifying to take the CPA licensure exam.*

To meet CPA licensure education requirements, many students enroll in Master's programs—typically for at least two years. Our unique degree streamlines the process to meeting your CPA licensure education requirements, and helping you avoid extra class time by meeting the CPA licensure exam requirements faster. Plus, our CPA exam preparation course covers auditing and taxation, managerial and cost accounting, and other critical skills.

Our degree also gives you the skills you need to become an effective CPA in the public, private, or government sector, including:

• Effective communication skills
• Analytical and creative problem-solving strategies
• Industry-specific technical and intellectual know-how
• Strong leadership and management skills

For a complete list of CPA licensure requirements in Florida, visit the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation.

*Degree is currently only available to students in Florida, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.