Finance Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study

This Finance Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study provides MBA graduates the opportunity to specialize with a concentration.

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Why choose Rowan's finance program?

Completing a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (C.A.G.S.) in Business will afford Rowan Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) alumni as well as M.B.A. graduates of A.A.C.S.B. accredited universities the opportunity to complete an area of concentration or complete a new concentration.

These certificates provide M.B.A. graduates an opportunity to prepare themselves for opportunities in a rapidly changing workplace by enrolling in concentrations related to their current or expected career paths.

The four concentrations are Accounting, Finance, Management, and Management Information Systems.

Key considerations

Quick Facts

1-3

Semesters To Complete

9

Credits

Application Deadlines

7/1

Fall Entry Term

11/1

Spring Entry Term

4/1

Summer Entry Term

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What You'll Learn

The Post-MBA CAGS will require students to take three graduate level courses in the MBA Finance concentration.

  • 3 Courses / 9 Semester Hours
  • Foundation Courses: No
  • Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: No

Required Courses: 9 S.H.

Course Number Title S.H. (Credits)
BUS 01600 Special Topics in Business Administration 3
FIN 04512 Capital Budgeting 3
FIN 04516 Issues In Finance 3
FIN 04518 Financial Engineering 3
FIN 04600 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management 3

*Special Topics in Business Administration must be a finance topic.

Note: The courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit 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
  • MBA (or its equivalent) or specialized master’s degree from an AACSB 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).

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.

Explore tuition information, scholarships and financial aid resources to learn how we can support you.

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Upcoming virtual information sessions and events

Rowan University hosts a series of on-campus and virtual events throughout the year to help you get to know us. From general information sessions, to program specific meetings with advisors, to webinars on timely and thought-provoking topics, these gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to ask questions, network with academics and future students, and learn from some of the most innovative and informed faculty in higher education today.
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