BA in Leadership & Social Innovation

Understand leadership and diversity to establish yourself in nonprofit, business and community organizations with a leadership and social innovation degree.

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Why choose Rowan's leadership and social innovation program?

Leadership & Social Innovation prepares students to work in existing and emerging industries in start-ups, foundations, not-for-profits, grass-roots organizations, and community organizations as well as in established markets such as business, government, and policy organizations.

You will be prepared to understand leadership and organizations, diversity, the design and evaluation of organizational initiatives, and grant acquisition and management.

Key considerations

Quick Facts

48

Months To Complete

120

Credits

Application Deadlines

7/1

Fall Entry Term

11/1

Spring Entry Term

4/1

Summer Entry Term

Leadership & Social Innovation student stories

Rowan students highlight how the leadership and social innovation program prepares them for a variety of career paths.
Amber B. in the gazebo

I studied abroad for 8 weeks with ILÊWASI, a non-governmental organization that advocates for human rights, interculturality and youth education.

Amber B. Essex County, NJ

Dylan R. by the Engineering pond

A big thing I’ve taken away from this is how to better work with a team since no matter what field you go into that is always a useful skill.

Dylan R. Ocean County, NJ

Sarah Niles posing for a portrait photo.

Leadership is very important in all majors, especially higher education, which is what I hope to pursue.

Sarah N. Camden County, NJ

Careers and outcomes

Recommended for thinkers, creators, and organizers who are interested in careers in:

  • Start-up Entrepreneurship
  • Foundation Executive Leadership
  • Community Organization Leadership
  • Government Policy
Danielle Jubanyik photographed outside James Hall

Director for Adult Education & Literacy Services

“Education has always been a passion of mine,” says three-time Rowan education graduate Danielle Jubanyik. Dr. Jubanyik feels that Rowan’s programs prepared her for her current role as the State Director for Adult Education & Literacy Services.

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