Richmindale College offers the following online degree programs:

4.1 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

4.2 Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)

4.3 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)

4.4 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

4.5 Master of Education in Educational Management (MEM)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) online degree program of Richmindale College provides students with strong foundations in business. The program covers a comprehensive range of business disciplines such as operations management, human resource management, marketing, sales, accounting and finance, leadership and management, project management, and entrepreneurship. The program also adds strong emphasis on information systems as one of the essential tools in business.

The BBA program is designed to be simple and straightforward. It consists of 39 required courses equivalent to 120 credit units, 29 of which are core courses with 89 credit units (74%) and the remaining 10 are general (G) education courses with 31 credit units (26%). Students must take all 39 courses to complete the program. Optional elective courses are not introduced in the program; however, students may take additional courses from other Richmindale offerings if they want to explore other disciplines.

The BBA program normally takes 8 semesters for 120 credit units to complete.

By the end of the program, graduates should be able to do the following:

1. Describe the key components of a business plan.

2. Explain how business strategies translate into operational actions.

3. Apply basic business process standards and best practices in business operations.

4. Prepare basic organizational policies and procedures.

5. Demonstrate effective professional communication methods.

6. Use appropriate technologies to gather, organize, and present business data.

7. Analyze business problems using logic and critical thinking.

8. Interpret factual information to support business decisions.

9. Identify and apply leadership and management approaches in different situations.

10. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities in business contexts.

The Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) online degree program of Richmindale College provides students with strong foundations in business and the application of technology in the commercial setting. This program blends computer information technology with business disciplines. The program covers a comprehensive range of professional business courses such as accounting, leadership, management, managerial communication, finance, human resource management, operations management, marketing, sales, entrepreneurship, and project management. The program covers information technology and related courses as applied in business, such as data analysis, data processing and management, computer programming, and management information systems.

The BBIT program is designed to be simple and straightforward. It consists of 38 required courses equivalent to 120 credit units, 28 of which are core courses with 89 credit units (74%) and the remaining 10 are general (G) education courses with 31 credit units (26%). Students must take all 38 courses to complete the program. Optional elective courses are not introduced in the program; however, students may take additional courses from other Richmindale offerings if they want to explore other disciplines.

The BBIT program normally takes 8 semesters for 120 credit units to complete.

By the end of the program, graduates should be able to do the following:

1. Explain and analyze information flow within business processes.

2. Explain how business strategies translate into operational actions.

3. Apply business process standards and best practices in business operations.

4. Develop basic software solutions that support business processes.

5. Demonstrate effective professional communication methods.

6. Use appropriate technologies to gather, organize, and present business data.

7. Analyze problems using logic and critical thinking.

8. Interpret factual information to support decision-making.

9. Identify and apply leadership and management approaches in technology environments.

10. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities in information technology practice.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) online degree program of Richmindale College provides students with rigorous foundations in both the theoretical and practical aspects of computing. The core computer science courses provide students with an intensive background in writing complex software systems on different platforms and configuration. The program covers fundamental computing theories and principles focusing on computer systems and architecture, logic formulation, algorithm design, programming languages, application development, software engineering, technology management, and information systems.

The BSCS program is designed to be simple and straightforward. It consists of 38 required courses equivalent to 120 credit units, 28 of which are core courses with 89 credit units (74%) and the remaining 10 are general (G) education courses with 31 credit units (26%). Students must take all 38 courses to complete the program. Optional elective courses are not introduced in the program; however, students may take additional courses from other Richmindale offerings if they want to explore other disciplines.

The BSCS program normally takes 8 semesters for 120 credit units to complete.

By the end of the program, graduates should be able to do the following:

1. Develop computer programs using established programming principles.

2. Explain the role and impact of computer systems in business operations.

3. Implement and maintain computer systems using standard development practices.

4. Apply computer science principles in software development.

5. Use technologies to collect, analyze, and present data.

6. Implement relational database systems to store and manage data.

7. Explain and apply data structures and algorithms.

8. Explain the principles and applications of intelligent systems.

9. Analyze computing problems using logic and critical thinking.

10. Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibilities in information technology practice.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) online degree program of Richmindale College is an advanced and comprehensive leadership and management development program targeting early career professionals to transform them into competent business leaders who can perform greater responsibilities and broader leadership roles. This program is designed for those aspiring leaders and career professionals who do not want to put their careers on hold and would like to propel their career to new heights. Students will be equipped with concepts, principles, and competencies in business administration that will support their development as effective managers.

The MBA program normally takes 4 semesters for 36 credit units to complete.

Graduate-level study in this program requires advanced analysis, synthesis, evaluation of research and evidence, application of disciplinary knowledge to complex or ambiguous professional problems, independent inquiry, scholarly or professional communication, and defensible decision-making beyond the expectations of undergraduate study.

By the end of the program, graduates should be able to do the following:

Design and conduct a comprehensive research project addressing a contemporary business issue.

Evaluate the impact of global economic issues on business strategy and operations.

Develop and justify strategic plans that translate into actionable implementation frameworks.

Evaluate and improve business process standards and operational practices.

Analyze and optimize business processes using advanced tools, techniques, and methodologies.

Integrate advanced technologies to analyze data and support strategic decision-making.

Evaluate evidence and synthesize insights to support complex business decisions.

Apply and adapt agile methodologies to address challenges in modern technology and global markets.

Lead and manage projects using established project management frameworks.

Evaluate and apply advanced leadership and management practices in organizational settings.

The Master of Education in Educational Management (MEM) online degree program of Richmindale College is an advanced and comprehensive leadership and management development program targeting early teaching professionals to transform them into competent educational leaders who can perform greater responsibilities and broader leadership and management roles. This program is designed for those aspiring leaders and teaching professionals who do not want to put their careers on hold and would like to propel their career to new heights. Students will be equipped with concepts, principles, and competencies in educational leadership and management, including school administration.

The MEM program normally takes 4 semesters for 36 credit units to complete.

The MEM program does not lead to licensure in Arizona.

Graduate-level study in this program requires advanced analysis, synthesis, evaluation of research and evidence, application of disciplinary knowledge to complex or ambiguous professional problems, independent inquiry, scholarly or professional communication, and defensible decision-making beyond the expectations of undergraduate study.

By the end of the program, graduates should be able to do the following:

Design and conduct a research project addressing a contemporary educational leadership issue.

Evaluate the impact of global issues on educational systems and leadership practices.

Develop and justify strategic plans for effective educational implementation.

Evaluate and improve operational processes and best practices in school systems.

Analyze and optimize school operational processes using appropriate leadership tools and methods.

Integrate technology and data systems to support evidence-based educational decision-making.

Evaluate evidence and synthesize insights to support educational leadership decisions.

Apply and adapt agile approaches to address evolving educational challenges.

Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum frameworks.

Evaluate and apply advanced leadership and management strategies in educational organizations.

The undergraduate general education curriculum provides broad collegiate learning beyond the student’s major field and supports the Institutional Learning Outcomes. General education courses are designed to strengthen intellectual and practical abilities that students use across academic, professional, civic, and personal contexts. Richmindale requires general education coursework in communication, quantitative reasoning, information literacy, critical thinking, natural and physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities.

Produce clear, organized, evidence-supported written work appropriate to purpose, discipline, and audience.

Present ideas, information, and evidence effectively in oral or recorded formats appropriate to audience and context.

Interpret and apply quantitative information, mathematical reasoning, and appropriate methods to analyze problems and support conclusions.

Locate, evaluate, integrate, cite, and use information responsibly and ethically from credible sources.

Analyze assumptions, arguments, evidence, and alternative perspectives to develop reasoned judgments and solutions.

Apply scientific concepts and methods, including observation, data interpretation, experimentation or laboratory/simulation activities as appropriate, to explain natural or physical phenomena.

Apply concepts and methods from the social or behavioral sciences to analyze human behavior, institutions, societies, and social issues.

Analyze human ideas, values, cultures, creative works, and historical or philosophical perspectives through humanities-based inquiry.

Richmindale maintains a general education curriculum map that identifies the required courses, CLOs, and direct assessments used to measure these outcomes. General education results are evaluated as part of Richmindale’s outcomes assessment and curriculum review processes.