An associate degree from Globe University/Minnesota School of Business can provide you with practical training for great jobs in half the time it takes to earn a bachelor’s degree. With a two-year degree, you can quickly enter the workforce and gain experience in one of many practical career fields. An associate degree can also serve as a foundation for a bachelor’s degree if you decide to return to school.
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Associate degree programs
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business offers the following associate degree programs:
- Accounting & Tax Specialist. Train for a career as a business or tax advisor. Prepare for industry exams that lead to certifications such as the RAP and the ABA.
- Management Accounting. Learn the basics of management accounting—skills that are valuable in every area of business.
- Business Administration. Prepare for a wide array of entry-level administrative positions in businesses, non-profits and government agencies.
- Cosmetology Business. Apply your cosmetology training toward a business degree. Earn your degree in as few as nine months of full-time study and prepare for salon or spa supervising or ownership.
- Criminal Justice. Study the principles of law enforcement, the courts and corrections. Prepare for a position as a security guard, victim advocate, private investigator or corrections officer.
- Digital Video & Media Production. Train for a great career in TV, DVD or film production. Learn on cutting-edge equipment and gain experience in one of the Twin Cities’ premier production studios.
- Health Fitness Specialist. Study the science and business of health fitness. Train to become a personal trainer, youth health coordinator, corporate fitness consultant or health club manager.
- Information Technology. Learn how to adapt to new advances in technology. Prepare for an entry-level IT position as a technical support specialist, computer programmer or network administrator.
- Internet Marketing. Study web technologies and marketing strategies to help clients increase online visibility.
- Interactive Media & Graphic Design. Gain skills in digital imaging, typography, illustration, color theory and web design. Prepare for a career in print production, page layout or graphic design.
- Massage Therapy. Learn techniques from around the world. Prepare to provide healing and relieve stress through touch.
- Medical Administrative Assistant. Prepare to become the go-to person in a medical office setting. Learn to adjust to clinic traffic and help deliver health care services promptly and efficiently.
- Medical Assistant. Work directly with patients in clinical settings. Learn to draw blood, administer injections, take vital signs and educate clients about medical procedures.
- Music Business. Work in a digital audio workstation that is equipped with the latest technology. Learn principles of sales, marketing and audio production for the music industry.
- Paralegal. Study litigation, contracts, constitution law, criminal law, probate and bankruptcy. Prepare for an entry-level position in a law office or corporate legal department.
- Game and Application Development. Study computer programming and video game design in this multi-disciplinary program. Use your skills to become a game tester or computer programmer.
- Sales & Marketing. Train to be a critical part of almost any business. Prepare for a position as a public relations specialist, marketing manager or sales representative.
- Transportation Business. Leverage your CDL or heavy equipment operator license into skills valued in the transportation business. Prepare for a position as a dispatcher, fleet manager or distribution coordinator.
- Veterinary Technology. Learn to work closely with animals, pet owners and veterinarians to help deliver medical care to animals.
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Master's Degrees
Globe University and Minnesota School of Business are members of the Globe Education Network. Other member colleges include Utah Career College, Institute of Production and Recording, Minnesota School of Cosmetology, and the Duluth Business University. Globe Education Network also provides academic support and manages a wealth of shared resources for the benefit of students. Through consortium agreements approved by member schools' accrediting bodies, students are able to earn credit for classes taken at member schools.
Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, master of science degrees, bachelor of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, diplomas and certificates.