RU Online Undergraduate Majors

The RU Online Bachelor’s Degree program at Rockford University offers three major options: accounting, management, or human services. The flexible online format enables working professionals, parents, military service members, frequent travelers and many more to earn a Rockford University degree.

It's Flexible.
  • Enjoy online 8-week classes.
  • 100 percent online classes allow you to earn your degree from anywhere.
  • Complete in as few as 18 -24 months (depending upon transferable credits).
It's Collaborative.
  • Virtually interact with your peers in small classes.
  • Learn from faculty members with corporate, real-world experience.
It's Affordable.
  • $485 per credit hour.
  • Financial Aid is available to those who apply and qualify.
  • Utilize your employee or military tuition benefits.
It's Convenient.
  • Multiple start dates per semester for your convenience.
  • Applications accepted year-round.
  • Transfer credits from community colleges and other universities.
  • Wondering how many of your credits will transfer? Transferology is a quick and easy way to find out if the college credit you’ve earned will transfer to Rockford University. Simply visit the Transferology page and enter your courses to find equivalent courses at RU.

Accounting Studies

Gain a solid foundation in the field of accounting and familiarity with various accounting procedures. Learn how to record financial transactions and make managerial decisions using accounting data. Analyze and develop financial statements.

Accounting Studies, B.S.

Accounting Studies Plan of Study

Management Studies

Harness leadership abilities, cultivate interpersonal skills, and promote decision-making based on critical thinking all within the context of a liberal arts education. Build on your previously completed coursework to embrace a changing workplace, success in business management, and aspire to leadership.

Management Studies, B.S.

Management Studies Plan of Study

Human Services

Understand the human services system and how non-profit systems are funded. Learn strategies for interventions with various populations and implement trauma-informed approaches to serving clients. Gain skills for collaborating and working in teams.

Human Services, B.S.

Human Services Plan of Study

RU Online Certificates

The RU Online Certificate Program offers an opportunity for professional development in focused areas of study. As you progress through the three-course (9 credits) certificate program, you will gain insights and learn critical skills to manage, lead, and succeed.

Accounting

*Coming Spring 2025*

RU Online Certificate Program

Leadership

BSMS 338 – Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
BSMS 341 – Organizational Behavior
BSMS 405 – Organizational Change Management

RU Online Certificate Program

Bookkeeping

*Coming Spring 2025*

RU Online Certificate Program

Marketing

BSMS 326 – Social Media & Marketing
BSMS 358 – Marketing
BSMS 360 – Consumer Behavior

RU Online Certificate Program

Finance

BSMS 425 – Finance
BSMS 319 – Investments
BSMS 318 – International Finance

RU Online Certificate Program

Operations Management

BSMS 335 – Operations Management
BSMS 342 – Principles of Supply Chain Management
BSMS 453 – International Business

RU Online Certificate Program

Human Resources

BSMS 348 – Human Resources Management
BSMS 373 – Recruitment and Selection
HSRV 364 – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

RU Online Certificate Program

More Coming Soon

Graduate Certificates

These Certificates are designed to meet the needs of professionals who intend to take their organizations to the next level.

Finance

MBA 641 – Investment Management
MBA 670 – International Financial Management
MBA 685 – Contemporary Topics & Issues in Organizations

Graduate Certificates

Project Management

MBA 650 – Operations Management
MBA 685 – Contemporary Topics & Issues in Organizations*
MBA 685 – Contemporary Topics & Issues in Organizations*
*Must be taken as two separate topics.

Graduate Certificates

Health Care Administration

MBA 581 – Healthcare Finance & Reimbursement
MBA 582 – Organizational Behavior and Leadership
MBA 583 – U.S. Healthcare Strategy

Graduate Certificates

Post MBA

Any alumni can return to Rockford University, take 3 or 4 MBA core or elective courses, and get a Post-MBA certificate. 

Organizational Leadership

Complete any three of the following:

MBA 551 – Organizational Change Management
MBA 552 – Consulting Strategies
MBA 553 – Team Dynamics & Conflict Transformation
MBA 590 – Organizational Communication
MBA 651 – Organizational Behavior

Graduate Certificates

Strength & Conditioning

KINE 522 – Principles of Strength & Conditioning I
KINE 523
– Principles of Strength & Conditioning II
KINE 524
– Essentials of Strength & Conditioning
KINE 525
– Applications of Adv Strength & Conditioning

These four courses prepare you for the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) which will be given.