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Business Certificate of Graduate Study

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Whether you're working to complete your Business Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) as quickly as possible or trying to fit it into your busy schedule, we will help you meet your career goals.

Program Information

The Rowan Experience
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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.

Curriculum
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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
Course Number Title S.H. (Credits)
Required Courses: 9 S.H.
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 courses listed above are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the Rowan Global section tally.

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 Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

  • Completed Application Form
  • $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
 
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