Take what you learn in the classroom to the boardroom with a business administration specialization online or on campus

Business Management Associate's degree - Business Administration specialization

The business world is exciting and ever-changing with a wealth of career opportunities in all industries. With your Business Management Associate’s degree with a Business Administration specialization, you will learn fundamental business knowledge, including day-to-day corporate business management tactics, accounting and payroll, human resources, and supply management. Your coursework will emphasize critical thinking and effective communication— the skills employers demand. With projects designed to simulate real world situations, you will learn problem-solving techniques and develop team-building skills. You will also have the opportunity to apply your classroom knowledge when you complete an employer-based internship.

As a graduate, you can choose to enter the workplace or continue your education in our Business Management Bachelor’s degree.

Be a leader in your office with a business administration specialization

Businesses need leaders who are ready to lead by example and take action when needed. Be a leader in your office with a specialization in business administration.

This online program in the growing field of business administration offers you the flexibility and convenience of online learning. Learn more about how an online business deree can enrich your educational experience here.

Are you ready to learn more? We’ve spent more than a century at Rasmussen College preparing students for success. If you would like to know more about our school, what we offer our students or anything else, please fill out a contact request or call us at (888) 549-6755. One of our program managers can answer any questions you may have.

Business Administration Courses

Our online Business Administration specialization within the Business Management program will prepare you to handle day-to-day corporate business operations including accounting and payroll, human resources, supply management and more. A management degree is the first step to a successful career.

Some key courses include:

Customer Service
You will develop a customer service strategy, learn how to cope with challenging customers, increase customer retention, and survey customer satisfaction.

Payroll Accounting
Examine computing and paying of wages and salaries, social security taxes and benefits, federal and state employment insurance and taxes, and payroll accounting systems and records.

Business Ethics
You will develop and demonstrate an understanding of the legal consequences of unethical behavior through class reports and participation.

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Business Administration Career Outlook

Being able to work with people is a necessity in almost all industries and your management degree will prepare you to work with a full range of professionals. You will learn to assess the skills of others and help them use their strengths to help a business strive.

Here’s a snapshot of several possible career paths:


Salary & growth statistics provided by the BLS ‡		 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Projected Growth
Advertising Sales Agent $30,550 $43,360 $64,500 7%
Customer Service Representative $23,980 $30,290 $38,480 18%

 

The Rasmussen College career placement services staff starts helping you even before you graduate – with your resume, cover letter, interviewing techniques and how to search for a great career. And it doesn’t end there – these services are available your entire career.

‡"Occupational Employment Statistics Home Page." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, 27 July 2010. Web. 27 Sept. 2010.

"Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. U.S. Department of Labor, Dec. 2009. Web. 29 Nov. 2010.

BLS salary data may not reflect expected entry level earnings.

Seamless Credit Transfer Policies

Transferring your credits doesn't need to be difficult.  At Rasmussen College, our transfer policies are designed to maximize your credit transfer and minimize your time to graduation.

Check out some of our highlighted transfer policies below or visit our Transfer Policy for a full description of each policy.

  • Transfer your entire Associate’s degree credits and enter at Junior status if you have an Associate's degree and are seeking a Bachelor’s degree in a similar field—this also means you will not have to complete any pre-requisites for most degrees ¹
  •  Transfer all general education courses from your previously-earned Associate's or Bachelor's degree regardless of course of study ²
  • Course-by-course evaluation of all courses with a grade of C or higher
  • Credit by examination, which gives you an opportunity to test out of courses where you can demonstrate specific knowledge.  These tests are offered free of charge to Rasmussen College students. 
  • Earn college credit through prior work, learning, and military experiences

Contact a program manager today at 888-549-6755 or complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you to discuss transferring your college credit to Rasmussen College.

¹ Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer of credits based on guidelines defined in the course catalog.  Rasmussen College transfer policies vary by state and degree; contact your local campus to discuss your credit transfer options.
² Refer to the General Education Block Transfer For Baccalaureate Candidates for complete details and restrictions.