Online Business Graduate Certificate
Learn about the impacts of external and internal influences on industries, products, and business practices and gain expertise on how to implement changes in areas ranging from information systems to accounting and marketing, to organizational culture, responsible decision-making, and technology resources management.
Why choose Rowan Online's business graduate certificate program?
A flexible online business certificate program
Our online Business Certificate of Graduate Study program 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, this program 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 graduate certificate credits transferred into the MBA program.
2025-2026 Academic Year
Credits, Cost & Completion Time
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Studying business online at Rowan
What You'll Learn
Rowan’s online Business Certificate of Graduate Study program requires the completion of 9 credits.
Business online courses
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Responsible Leadership: Aligning the Interests of Stakeholders, Profit & Planet
- Employee Engagement and Performance
- Information Systems for Managers
- Marketing Management Fundamentals
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.
The Rowan Online Experience
You don’t have to step away from your career to earn a graduate certificate. Rowan Online offers asynchronous courses, active faculty engagement, part-time coursework and a platform that helps you stay connected to your peers and instructors when the time is right for you.
Admission Requirements
To begin the admission process for Rowan’s online business graduate certificate program, you must submit the following application materials. Once you apply, a representative from the Rowan University Office of Admissions will reach out to confirm your application or notify you of any missing information. There may be additional actions or materials required for admission to the program.
- Completed online application
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- 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
Tuition for Rowan’s online business graduate certificate program is $1,150 per credit. This graduate rate reflects the high-quality instruction, faculty support and accessibility Rowan offers its students.
Business Careers and Outcomes
Upcoming virtual information sessions and events
Have questions about earning a graduate certificate online? Rowan Online offers virtual info sessions that provide a closer look at the educational leadership degree program and Rowan as a whole. Hear from faculty, connect with admissions representatives and learn how the program supports scholar-practitioners through applied research and flexible coursework.
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