Rasmussen College Expands Its Graduate Education Degree Offerings

New Master of Science in Data Science degree program marks fourth graduate education degree offering for the College

man in an office building smiling at camera

Minneapolis (May 2, 2019) – Rasmussen College, a regionally accredited private college, today announced its newest advanced degree offering, a Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) degree program.1 The program marks the fourth graduate-level degree program offered by the College following the launch of its Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Master of Human Resources Management (MHRM) programs in the summer of 2018 and its first graduate program, the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, in 2016. These flexible and affordable online degree programs prepare professionals currently working in technology, healthcare and HR roles, as well as those interested in a career change, to further their skills by impacting and leading administrative and organizational growth in a variety of professional settings. The College’s expansion into three additional graduate degree offerings over the past year addresses rising workforce demands and the educational needs of former and future students. It also denotes the significant investment Rasmussen College is making in advanced degree offerings.

“Expanding our graduate education offerings to meet the emerging need for technology, healthcare and HR leaders is an exciting evolution in the College’s 119-year history,” said Dr. Trenda Boyum-Breen, president of Rasmussen College. “We continue to follow our mission to provide career-focused and market-relevant programs that serve a diverse, adult learner population. With an increased focus on lifelong learning, we are choosing to expand our graduate education offerings to cater to experienced professionals looking to enhance their careers.”

Efficient, Relevant and Flexible Paths to Earning a Master’s Degree

With no Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) requirements and four start dates per year, Rasmussen College’s Master’s degree programs allow students to begin their education when they are ready. Through courses designed for working professionals, Master’s degree students in the MSDS, MHA and MHRM programs are able to complete their fully Competency-Based Education (CBE) program in as few as 18 months.2 CBE maximizes efficiency and relevancy while maintaining graded instruction and faculty interaction. With a total of 12 courses—each 11 weeks in length—students in the MSDS, MHA or MHRM programs can earn their degree for as low as $20,000.

Enrollment for each program is immediately available with courses beginning in July for applicants who meet program entry requirements and hold a Bachelor’s degree with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher from an accredited institution.

Master of Science in Data Science

The Rasmussen College MSDS program prepares students to advance their careers through robust coursework and hands-on assessments allowing them to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world business analysis applications. Courses are project-based and simulate actual experiences with designing, performing and delivering organizational data-based objectives, including the use of sophisticated and advanced analytical languages, tools and algorithms. This new program utilizes a breadth of industry-standard tools and languages, including Tableau®, SAS, Scala, Python, R and Microsoft Azure® to help bring data to life.3,4,5 Graduates are prepared to conduct deep analyses including the use of advanced statistics, artificial intelligence and text mining on multi-formatted data sets as typified by big data sources. The program provides preparation for roles such as Data Scientists, Data Engineers, Data Architects or Business Analysts.

Master of Healthcare Administration

Through innovative curriculum, students in the College’s MHA program gain the practical experiences needed for effective decision-making and the ability to implement best practices for management and leadership positions in the field of healthcare delivery, with an emphasis in health policy and administration. Curriculum aligns with the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s Health Leadership Competency Model™ —providing students a comprehensive, interdisciplinary model for healthcare leadership. Rasmussen College’s MHA curriculum focuses on leadership development and provides students with the advanced skills and knowledge of the business of healthcare. Students learn firsthand about quality management and process improvement, including trends and market forces that impact quality patient care. The program is intended for students interested in enhancing their critical-thinking and decision-making skills and advancing their career in a leadership role within healthcare administration. The program prepares graduates to work towards roles such as Hospital Administrators, Clinical Directors, Health Services Managers or Practice Managers.

Master of Human Resources Management

Rasmussen College’s MHRM curriculum prepares students to advance their education through vigorous coursework that spans a multitude of human resource and organizational leadership disciplines. Rasmussen College’s MHRM curriculum is aligned with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and focuses on enhancing in-demand skills, including: applied human resources analytics, organizational behavior and leadership, strategic recruitment and change management—skills needed to thrive in today’s continually changing business environment. Graduates from the program are academically prepared to sit for the SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP exams offered by SHRM and are also academically prepared to sit for the Professional in Human Resources® (PHR®) and Senior Professional Human Resources® (SPHR®) certifications offered by the HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).6 Upon graduation, students will be equipped with the confidence and skillset needed as a foundation to apply for strategic roles such as Manager of Human Resources, Director of Leadership and Organizational Development, Director of Compensation and Benefits and Director of Training and Development.

To learn more about Rasmussen College’s Master’s degree programs, visit rasmussen.edu/degrees/masters/.

1Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. hlcommission.org | 800-621-7440
2Completion time is dependent on transfer credits accepted and the number of courses completed each term. 
3Tableau is a registered trademark of Tableau Software, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries.
4SAS is a registered trademark of SAS Institute Inc.
5Microsoft Azure is registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc.
6PHR® and SPHR® are all registered trademarks of HR Certification Institute.


Rasmussen Publisher Logo

ABOUT RASMUSSEN UNIVERSITY:
Rasmussen College, LLC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our diverse communities through flexible, accessible and affordable educational programs. A pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University leads advancements in innovations such as employer-led and expert designed curriculum and comprehensive student support services to help working adults advance their educations. Additionally, Rasmussen University is a national leader in competency-based education. Rasmussen University offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and across its 23 Midwest and Florida campuses. The University encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit rasmussen.edu.

This piece of ad content was created by Rasmussen University to support its educational programs. Rasmussen University may not prepare students for all positions featured within this content. Please visit www.rasmussen.edu/degrees for a list of programs offered. External links provided on rasmussen.edu are for reference only. Rasmussen University does not guarantee, approve, control, or specifically endorse the information or products available on websites linked to, and is not endorsed by website owners, authors and/or organizations referenced. Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Take the Next Step—Talk to Us!

There are some errors in the form. Please correct the errors and submit again.

Request More Information

Talk with an admissions advisor today.

Fill out the form to receive information about:

  • Program Details and Applying for Classes 
  • Financial Aid and FAFSA (for those who qualify)
  • Customized Support Services
  • Detailed Program Plans

Step 1 of 3

What's Your Name?

Step 2 of 3

Contact Information

Step 3 of 3

Program Preferences
Do you have potential transfer credits?

By selecting "Submit," I authorize Rasmussen University to contact me by email, phone or text message at the number provided. There is no obligation to enroll.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

logo-accreditation-acen logo-accreditation-ccne chart-credential-laddering-associates-bachelors-masters 0 Credits 90 Credits 180 Credits 48 Credits Start Here HIGH SCHOOL GRADS Start Here TRANSFER STUDENTS Start Here SECOND DEGREE PURSUERS End Here ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE Start Here MASTER'S DEGREE PURSUERS End Here BACHELOR'S DEGREE End Here MASTER'S DEGREE chart-credential-laddering-associates-bachelors 0 Credits Start Here HIGH SCHOOL GRADS Start Here TRANSFER STUDENTS 90 Credits Start Here SECOND DEGREE PURSUERS End Here ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE 180 Credits End Here BACHELOR'S DEGREE chart-credential-laddering-msn chart-credential-laddering-nursing-programs chart-credential-laddering-post-grad-np chart-credential-laddering-nursing DNP MSN RN to BSN LPN to RN Bridge Accelerated BSN Professional Nursing ADN Practical Nursing Diploma Pre-Licensure Post-Licensure icon-colored-outline-bank icon-colored-outline-certificate icon-colored-outline-circle-dollar-sign icon-colored-outline-folder-search icon-colored-outline-hand-heart icon-colored-outline-head-blocks icon-colored-outline-head-cog icon-colored-outline-head-heart icon-colored-outline-health-plus-leaves icon-colored-outline-hospital icon-colored-outline-lifelong-learning icon-colored-outline-light-bulb-analytics icon-colored-outline-location-pin icon-colored-outline-magnifying-glass icon-colored-outline-monitor-healthcare icon-colored-outline-monitor-paper-search icon-colored-outline-nurse-rays icon-colored-outline-padlock-shield icon-colored-outline-person-presenter-screen icon-colored-outline-scales ras-logo-flame ras-logo-horizontal ras-logo-stacked icon-colored-advance icon-colored-arrows-cross-curve icon-colored-briefcase-star icon-colored-build icon-colored-bulb-analytics icon-colored-certificate icon-colored-continual-development icon-colored-duo-chatbox icon-colored-folder-mortarboard icon-colored-forward-ribbon icon-colored-gears-clock icon-colored-globe-pen icon-colored-growth icon-colored-hand-bubble icon-colored-hand-stars icon-colored-hands-gear icon-colored-head-blocks icon-colored-head-cog icon-colored-health-plus-leaves icon-colored-hospital-building icon-colored-laptop-cbe-skyscraper icon-colored-laptop-checkmark icon-colored-laptop-webpage icon-colored-location-map icon-colored-location-pin icon-colored-monitor-paper-scan icon-colored-mortarboard-dollar icon-colored-national icon-colored-people-chat-bubbles icon-colored-person-cheer-star icon-colored-person-laptop-checkboxes icon-colored-person-screen-instructor icon-colored-person-whiteboard icon-colored-phone-chatbox icon-colored-police-light icon-colored-prep icon-colored-presenter icon-colored-regional icon-colored-save-time icon-colored-shirt-hat icon-colored-skyscraper icon-colored-state icon-colored-student-centered icon-colored-support icon-colored-world-experience icon-triangle-arrow-up-plant icon-triangle-calendar-pencil icon-triangle-clock-rotating-arrows icon-triangle-display-gears icon-triangle-hand-right-speech-bubble icon-triangle-laptop-coding-brackets icon-triangle-mortarboard icon-triangle-paper-ribbon icon-triangle-person-cheer-star icon-triangle-person-juggle icon-triangle-triple-people-chat-bubble icon-modality-campus icon-modality-field icon-modality-online icon-modality-residential icon-arrow icon-bank icon-camera icon-filter icon-general-chart icon-general-connect icon-general-degree icon-general-discuss icon-general-email icon-general-find icon-general-hat icon-general-heart icon-general-laptop-building icon-general-laptop icon-general-leader icon-general-map icon-general-money icon-general-paperwork icon-general-people icon-general-phone icon-general-speak-out icon-head-heart icon-info-circle icon-mail-forward icon-mglass icon-play-solid icon-quote-mark-left icon-quote-mark-right icon-scales icon-share-square-o icon-simple-chat icon-simple-desktop icon-simple-find icon-simple-hamburger icon-simple-phone icon-spinner icon-tag icon-testimonial-quotes icon-util-checkbox-white icon-util-checkbox icon-util-checked-white icon-util-checked icon-util-chevron-down icon-util-chevron-left icon-util-chevron-right icon-util-chevron-up icon-util-circle-arrow-down icon-util-circle-dot icon-util-language-switch icon-util-loading icon-util-open-window-link icon-util-pdf-link icon-util-refresh icon-util-x rebrand-arrows icon-social-facebook-colored icon-social-facebook-square-colored icon-social-facebook-square icon-social-facebook icon-social-google-plus-square icon-social-google-plus icon-social-instagram-colored icon-social-instagram icon-social-linkedin-square-colored icon-social-linkedin-square icon-social-linkedin icon-social-pinterest-p-colored icon-social-pinterest-p icon-social-twitter-colored icon-social-twitter-square icon-social-twitter icon-social-youtube-play-colored icon-social-youtube-play graduate-cap-star-coin hand-coin hand-heart nurse-stethoscope-rays card-send-smile person-yoga-pose suitcase-star