Business Certificate of Graduate Study
Gain exposure to graduate-level courses toward pursuing the MBA degree. GMAT scores not required. All credits transfer to Rowan’s MBA upon admission.
Why choose Rowan's business certificate program
The Business Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) provides Master of Business Administration (MBA) course exposure to students who are ultimately interested in pursuing the MBA degree.
This program is designed primarily for those potential graduate students who are considering the MBA degree but would like to fully understand the nature of the coursework before applying for admission to the degree program. For students who are not directly eligible for admission into the MBA program, the Business COGS is an excellent opportunity to show strong potential as an MBA candidate. Students who wish to later pursue a Rohrer College of Business MBA may have all COGS credits transferred into the MBA program.
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Studying business at Rowan
What You'll Learn
The Business Certificate of Graduate Study requires the completion of 9 semester hours (5 courses).
- 5 Courses / 9 Semester Hours
- Foundation Courses: Yes
- Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No
Required Courses: 9 S.H.
| Course Number | Title | S.H. (Credits) |
| ACC 03500 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 06567 | Responsible Leadership: Aligning the Interests of Stakeholders, Profit, and Planet | 1.5 |
| MGT 06515 | Employee Engagement and Performance | 1.5 |
| MIS 02501 | Information Systems for Managers | 1.5 |
| MKT 09511 | Marketing Management Fundamentals | 1.5 |
Note: The course information above is not official and is subject to change. For an official list of available courses, please review the Rowan University Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.
- Completed Application Form
- No application fee required
- Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
- Current professional resume
- Typewritten statement of professional objectives
- Provide reasons for pursuing the program. Describe how you might use this program to advance your career (educational goals beyond the master's level, if applicable, are also relevant).
- Minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Eligible applicants must have successfully completed the following undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution
- FC-1. Foundations of Accounting (or Accounting I & II)
- FC-2. Principles of Marketing
Tuition and Aid
At Rowan University, we pride ourselves on being vigilant and frugal about tuition. We work hard to provide quality education while seeking to reduce the barrier that college costs can present students.
We know paying for tuition can be a challenge. That is why Rowan provides students with the financial resources needed to put their education first by offering grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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