Master of Business Administration

Graduates of this program will be able to apply advanced business administration theories and concepts within dynamic business environments. Students will explore the areas of value chain management, operations management, financial management, organizational leadership, marketing strategy, business intelligence and analytics, entrepreneurship, innovation, and change management as well as corporate responsibility and sustainability to develop and implement effective strategies to meet organizational goals. Students will synthesize theories, analyze facts, and formulate data-driven decisions as business strategists and leaders. Students will gain integrative experience along with experiential learning for the evolving global economy.

• Business Analytics
• Business Intelligence
• Business Management
• Client Relations
• Education
• Financial Management
• Government Services
• Healthcare Administration
• Human Resources
• Logistics/Manufacturing
• Marketing/Sales
• Operations
• Project Management
• Senior Level Management
• Supply Chain

Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field.

This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification and has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence.

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit an official transcript from an accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U. S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) documenting:

• A conferred bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 (no rounding) or higher or
• A conferred graduate-level certificate, master’s degree, or doctoral degree.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree GPA of 2.0 (no rounding) to 2.49 may request an exception to the minimum 2.50 cumulative GPA requirement through the submission of a personal statement in the form of a written essay. Instructions and a scoring rubric for submitting a request for an exception may be obtained from the Admissions Representative. The scoring of the committee will be final.