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Business Certificate of Graduate Study

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Flexible learning and course delivery

Earn your online certificate on your terms

Our Business Certificate of Graduate Study program is designed with 100% online coursework. Whether you’re working to complete your degree as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.
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Program Overview

The Rowan Experience
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Our online Business Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) 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, 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.

Curriculum
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Our Business Certificate of Graduate Study program requires the completion of nine graduate credits.

An Inside Look at Coursework

Below, you will find a list includes a sampling of titles of foundational coursework for the Business Certificate of Graduate Study program. For an official list of available courses, please visit the Rowan University Academic Catalog.  

  • 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 topics shown 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
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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 University Office of Admissions will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Submit an 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
 
Career Outlook

Business Career Paths and Job Opportunities

As a student in our Business Certificate of Graduate Study program, you will strengthen your skills and better position yourself to pursue a variety of careers in the field of Business. Check out the projected career outlook for a variety of job opportunities in Business.

Application Deadlines

Be sure to submit your application and supporting materials in advance of the application deadlines listed below for your desired entry term.

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7/1

Fall Entry Deadline

11/1

Spring Entry Deadline

4/1

Summer Entry Deadline

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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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