Rasmussen College Launches New Accelerated Business Programs to Help Meet Market Demand

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Rasmussen College today announced the launch of two new programs in its online AcceleratED(SM) Bachelor's Degree Completion Program portfolio – International Business and Business Systems Analysis. Designed specifically to help adult students complete their Bachelor's degree in order to advance their career, these proprietary e-learning programs offer a seamless credit transfer process, including credit for prior learning experience, and accelerated course completion that enables students to finish their degree in as little as 18 months.

Tuition for both programs is affordably priced at just $260 per credit.

"We are excited at this opportunity to expand our AcceleratED Bachelor Degree Completion programs into new areas in order to meet the growing need we are seeing in the market," said Kristi Waite, Rasmussen College President. "We have specifically tailored these programs for adult learners who are highly motivated to complete the degree they once started and do it quickly at an affordable cost. With more offerings available, more students will be able to achieve their Bachelor's degree while also maintaining work-life balance."

Rasmussen College launched the first two AcceleratED Bachelor's Degree Completion programs in October 2011 leading with specializations in Marketing and Human Resources/Organizational Leadership. Enrollment for the International Business and Business Systems Analysis degree programs are now open for classes beginning in April.

"Our AcceleratED students benefit from Rasmussen College's proven instructional methodologies, top-notch faculty and demonstrated success in serving the adult learner, all within an accelerated program that offers a rapid time to completion," Waite said. "Plus, the affordable tuition at $260 per credit makes it ideal for our students with other obligations."

Each course offers a workplace-relevant, career-focused curriculum delivered by Rasmussen College's highly engaged professional faculty using state-of-the-art online teaching tools. Each course lasts six weeks, and students take two courses each term, completing their degree in just a year and a half.

Recent studies have shown that demand for college-educated workers will grow as much as 16 percent over the next seven years, while demand for other workers will remain flat. By 2018, it's estimated that nearly two-thirds of the nation's jobs will require some postsecondary education or training, which makes increasing the number of college graduates critical for reaching key national economic goals.

In 2010, about 56 million people in the U.S. had completed some college coursework or attained an Associate's degree. The Rasmussen College AcceleratED bachelor completer program aims to help these aspiring college graduates obtain a Bachelor's degree to enhance their opportunities for career growth and advancement.

In order to apply, prospective students must have already earned an Associate's degree or have successfully completed at least 40 semester credits. Additional credits may be granted for prior learning experiences. To help students get started quickly, applicants will receive an estimate of their allowable credit transfers within one business day and have access to a single admissions/enrollment point of contact to ensure a smooth process. The program is open to students nationwide with all courses delivered entirely online.

For more information, or to apply for Rasmussen College's AcceleratED Bachelor's Degree Completion program, visit www.Rasmussen.edu/AcceleratED .

To view this release in full, visit http://www.rasmussen.edu/press-release/2012-02-27/rasmussen-college-expands-affordable-accelerated-business-program-offerings-to-help-meet-market-demand/.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE

An innovator of higher education, Rasmussen College is a regionally-accredited, private college that specializes in offering the most in-demand degree programs in a highly supportive, student-centered educational environment.  Rasmussen College offers market-relevant programs from the certificate and diploma level through the associate's and bachelor's level online and across its 22 campuses in the Midwest and Florida to more than 15,000 students. By combining its expertise in career development with high academic standards and with unparalleled student support services, graduates of Rasmussen College leave with the most up-to-date knowledge, the skills that employers look for, and the tools to succeed in their chosen field.  Since 1900, the primary focus at Rasmussen College has remained constant: student achievement is of the upmost importance, the employer who hires its students continues to be a valued partner, and Rasmussen College is dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

SOURCE Rasmussen College