- About the Program
- Curriculum – including courses
- Admission Requirements
- Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Tuition
About the Program
Completing a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Business will afford Rowan Master of Business Administration (MBA) alumni as well as MBA graduates of other universities the opportunity to complete an area of specialization or complete a new specialization. These certificates provide MBA graduates an opportunity to prepare themselves for opportunities in a rapidly changing workplace by enrolling in specializations related to their current or expected career paths.
Curriculum
The Post M.B.A. CAGS will require students to take three graduate level courses in one of the following five MBA specializations:
Accounting Coursework – Program Code: CAG-BUSACCT / Major Code: G551
Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.). Choose three (3) from the following options.
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ACC 03502 | Advanced Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 03506 | Advanced Domestic and International Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 03507 | Government and Non-for-Profit Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 03508 | Seminar and Research in Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 03509 | Intermediate Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACC 03510 | Financial Statement Analysis | 3 |
| BUS 01600 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 3 |
| FIN 04512 | Capital Budgeting | 3 |
Finance Coursework – Program Code: CAG-BUSFIN / Major Code: G553
Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.). Choose three (3) from the following options.
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 01600 | Special Topics in Business Administration (finance topic) | 3 |
| FIN 04512 | Capital Budgeting | 3 |
| FIN 04516 | Issues in Finance | 3 |
| FIN 04518 | Financial Engineering | 3 |
| FIN 04600 | Investment/Portfolio Analysis | 3 |
| FIN 04505 | Advanced Financial Planning | 3 |
Management Coursework – Program Code: CAG-BUSMANG / Major Code: G554
Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.). Choose three (3) from the following options.
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 01600 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 3 |
| ENT 06504 | Strategic Project Based Experience | 3 |
| ENT 06505 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 3 |
| ENT 06506 | Corporate Entrepreneurship and New Venture Development | 3 |
| ENT 06599 | Special Topics in Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HRM 06598 | Special Topics in Human Resources Management | 3 |
| HRM 06605 | Strategic Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGT 06501 | Advanced Operations Management and Strategy | 3 |
| MGT 06503 | Organization Development | 3 |
| MGT 06520 | Global Leadership and Organization Culture | 3 |
| MGT 06599 | Special Topics in Management | 3 |
| MGT 06601 | Strategic Planning for Operating Managers | 3 |
| MGT 06603 | Business Processes and Improvement | 3 |
| MGT 07600 | Business Forecasting | 3 |
Marketing Coursework – Program Code: CAG-BUSMARK / Major Code: G555
Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.). Choose three (3) from the following options.
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 01600 | Special Topics in Business Administration | 3 |
| MKT 09501 | Consumer Analysis | 3 |
| MKT 09502 | Marketing Research | 3 |
| MKT 09503 | Marketing Communication and Promotion | 3 |
| MKT 09575 | Introduction to Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| MKT 09599 | Special Topics in Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 09600 | International Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 09605 | Competitive Advantage Through Supply Chain Management | 3 |
Management Information Systems Coursework – Program Code: CAG-BUSMIS / Major Code: G556
Required Courses: 9 Semester Hours (s.h.). Choose three (3) from the following options.
| Course Number | Course Title | Semester Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MIS 02515 | Electronic Commerce | 3 |
| MIS 02522 | Systems Analysis and Design | 3 |
| MIS 02525 | Project Management | 3 |
| MIS 02599 | Special Topics in MIS | 3 |
| MIS 02538 | Database Design | 3 |
The courses listed here are not official and are subject to change. For an official list of available courses please visit the CGCE section tally.
Admissions Requirements
The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the Post-MBA CAGS program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below a representative from the CGCE Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or indicating any missing items.
- CGCE Graduate Application Form (pdf)
- $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
- MBA (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
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
Below is a list of anticipated start dates. The start dates indicated are based on the university calendar or the CGCE schedule. Your actual first day of class will depend on the course sequence which will be provided by a CGCE Enrollment Advisor once you have matriculated in the program.
| Entry Term & Module | Start Date(s) | Application Deadline(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Summer 2013 | 05/13/2013 | 04/01/2013 |
| Fall 2013 | Late Aug./Early Sept. | 08/01/2013 |
| Spring 2014 | TBD | 12/01/2013 |
Tuition & Costs
$688 tuition + $141.90 in fees = $829.90 per semester hour
(this rate applies to academic year 2013/2014 and is subject to change)