Master in Business Administration and Management (Master's)

In Rockford, Illinois, Rasmussen University-Illinois offers a place to study on campus as well as online. Students can choose between local campus learning and flexible online options, including virtual labs and access to more than 400,000 electronic resources. The university also provides technical support, career advising, peer-to-peer mentoring, mental health support and online tutoring.

Rasmussen University opened its doors in 1900 and has supported students pursuing career goals for more than a century. Its academic areas include business, healthcare, education and other fields, with more than 60 career-focused programs. Online education has been part of the university's work for more than 20 years, and online faculty receive specific training to teach and mentor students in that format.

Students can manage their learning pace through Empowered Learning, a competency-based model that uses workplace-style projects alongside continued connections with faculty and peers. Previous college courses, military training and professional certifications may provide credit toward program requirements, with Knowledge Credit allowing eligible students to complete up to 67% of program requirements through transfer credits or prior training. International students should confirm program availability, admissions requirements and whether their preferred format is offered in their circumstances. Career services continue after graduation, supporting students beyond their studies.

This program is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. It aims to provide a broad understanding of the digital economy, strategic business concepts, and leadership. The degree can be completed in as few as 18 months.

Study areas include Applied Strategic Planning (MAN 6720), Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (GEB 5458), Business Intelligence and Analytics (ISM 6200).

No GRE/GMAT requirements and no application fees.

The programme totals about 48 credit hours.