MBA Fellowship - military
MBA Fellowship - military
MBA Fellowship - Military
Rohrer MBA Fellowships
The MBA Fellowship Program is made possible through the generosity of the William G. Rohrer Charitable Foundation.
The MBA Fellowship Program is designed for full-time professionals seeking to pursue the MBA part-time to complement expertise in Engineering, Medicine, Innovations and Impact, and/or the US Military. MBA Fellowship applications are accepted from new applicants to the MBA program each semester (see MBA Fellowship Eligibility Requirements section below for details).
To be chosen for the prestigious status of a Rohrer MBA Fellow, awardees will demonstrate strong potential to lead corporate, not-for-profit, and/or government enterprises. Smart and talented high achievers in their current roles, MBA Fellows will know how to attain results. They are valued and respected by peers, supervisors, direct reports, and mentors. MBA Fellows are driven to accomplish great things and seek to advance and grow in alignment with Rohrer MBA Pillars: Entrepreneurial Thinking, Responsible Leadership and Social Impact, Business Analytics, and Technology Agility.
Rohrer MBA Fellows will be active participants in initiatives that further shape a culture in which students thrive through academic experiences and shared community connections. They will build strong networks at Rowan while collaborating with stakeholders such as the MBA Program Team in developing MBA networking opportunities or Expert Webinar series, the Rohrer Graduate Student and Alumni Advisory Board, the Rowan Centers for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Responsible Leadership, and Business faculty focused on research relevant to the industry expertise of the Fellow. The Fellows may also coordinate with the Rohrer Graduate Student and Alumni Advisory Board to serve as invited guest visitors to the Rohrer Executive Advisory Council meetings when graduate program topics are on the agenda. Fellows have the opportunity to focus on initiatives at Rohrer that best match their strengths and career aspirations.
Rohrer MBA Fellowship - Military
This fellowship supports pursuit of an MBA by members of the US armed forces that are driven to combine their distinctive capabilities honed from military service with business acumen to become leading innovators positively shaping our world. Rohrer MBA (military) Fellows work to create a positive impact and collaborative relationships with nontraditional business partners to meet a wide range of needs, from health care to housing to information technology. Fellows bring expertise gained in military training to their MBA studies: leadership, supervisory and management, discipline, strategic planning, creative problem-solving, task execution, and resiliency in real-world, high-pressure experiences. In their MBA studies, they expand on these abilities to design and implement creative strategies, build financial acumen, and cultivate skills to develop efficient organizations to effectively address the complex, costly chain of goods, services, and facilities that sustain combatants, support personnel, and military families.
Some (military) Fellows may seek a long-term military career. Bringing new expertise gained from the MBA experience back to our armed forces complementing the transformation by the military to fight unpredictable threats while sustaining the infrastructure needed to support and train forces. Some (military) Fellows may be seeking to transition to or refine their skills for a civilian role, capitalizing on their military and academic experience to excel in the defense industry, foreign relations service, or other military-affiliated industry via the private or government sector.
Current professional roles or targeted career paths for graduate students in military or civilian roles might include: Business Development Professional (BDP) with DoD security clearance, Navy Operations Specialists, Information Technology Specialist or Manager, Information Security Analyst, Operations Research Analyst, Software Developer, Intelligence Officer, Logistics Analyst, Criminal Investigator (Special Agent), Senior Strategic Planner / Senior Military Analyst, Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, Warfare Analyst, Intelligence Operations Specialist, US Navy Tactical Action Officer Instructor, Subcontractor Management, Business Development, Program Management, Proposal Analyst, Global Analytics Head, Business Operations and Management Analyst, Accountants and Auditors, Planning and Development Director, Purchasing and Contracting Analysts, or Training Analyst Instructional Designer.
Eligibility: Must be prior service (honorable discharge) or serving in an Active, Reserve, or National Guard component of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, or Merchant Marine.
Rohrer MBA Fellowship - Funding Awards- MBA Fellows are each granted a funding award upon being selected to participate in the program
- Awards range from $1,500 - 5,000 total per student
- Awards are distributed over the lifetime of MBA studies on a semester-by-semester basis (evenly distributed across each graduate course taken)
MBA Fellowship Eligibility, Application, and Selection
MBA Fellowship Eligibility Requirements
MBA Fellowship Eligibility Requirements
Industry Expertise
We are looking to welcome students into the MBA Fellowship program that have in-depth expertise in their particular field and require that students meet either or both of the following guidelines to be considered eligible:
- Minimum two years of full-time professional experience in an industry related to the Fellowship (e.g., Medicine/Healthcare, Engineering, Innovations and Impact), or
- For students currently enrolled at Rowan in a relevant graduate degree (e.g., Medicine/Healthcare, Engineering, Innovations and Impact) but with limited industry experience: Good academic standing and completion of at least the first half of a relevant Graduate Degree program is required.
High-achieving Emerging Leader
Demonstration of initiative and commitment to excellence as evidenced by one or more of the following:
- Progressive and responsible professional experience
- Professional achievements such as innovative solutions introduced, procedures or systems optimized, problems identified and solved improving outcomes for stakeholders, etc.
- Industry or academic awards
- Active involvement with professional or graduate student organizations
- Presentations at industry conferences
- Participation in community service
New Students Seeking to Join the Rowan MBA
- MBA Fellowship applications are accepted from new applicants to the MBA program each semester (Fall MBA application deadline is July 1, Spring MBA application deadline is November 1, and Summer MBA application deadline is April 1).
- MBA Fellowship Applicants are encouraged to submit their completed Fellowship application no more than 5 business days after submitting their completed MBA application; this allows for the most efficient review by the MBA Fellowship Decision Committee.
- Continuing/returning students are not eligible.
- Candidates must be admitted to the Rowan MBA in order to be designated an MBA Fellow.
Eager to Become an Active MBA Community Member
Rohrer MBA Fellows will be active participants in initiatives that further shape a culture in which students thrive through academic experiences and shared community connections.
This might include support and collaboration for:
- MBA Program Team
- Rohrer Graduate Student and Alumni Advisory Board (RGSAAB)
- Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Rowan Center for Responsible Leadership
- Rohrer College of Business faculty focused on research relevant to Fellow's industry expertise
- Rohrer Executive Advisory Council
Local Community Impact
Preference will be given to applicants dedicated to making a positive impact in New Jersey and/or greater Philadelphia during and following MBA studies.
MBA Fellowship Application Components
MBA Fellowship Application Components
Applicants will include all of the below in one (1) consolidated PDF for submission to the Selection Committee:
- Resume or CV
- Two letters of recommendation (LORs)
- MBA Fellow applicants can use the same LORs for both the MBA Program Application and the MBA Fellows Application if desired.
- Transcripts (unofficial records are acceptable)
- Statement (max 750 words) articulating:
- What is the role of business expertise in solving problems in your industry?
- What is a critical issue in your industry that is of special concern to you, and how do you anticipate pursuit of an MBA as a complement to your work in that area?
- How would you contribute to the Rohrer College of Business as an emerging leader in your field during your MBA studies and as an alumnus?
MBA Fellowship Selection Process
MBA Fellowship Selection Process
- A selection committee will review all Fellowship applicants.
- Finalist candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with selection committee members to ensure a strong match and commitment to the College.
MBA Fellowship Application Process
MBA Fellowship Application Process
- Compile all items noted above under “MBA Fellowship Application Components,” in the order indicated, into a single PDF file.
- Name the PDF file by: Last Name, First Name_MBA_Fellowship_Sustainability.
- Send complete file to GraduateBusinessStudies@rowan.edu with “MBA Fellowship Application – Sustainability” in the subject line.
- In the email, please include your full name and contact information (phone, email, postal address), as well as confirming the status of your MBA application. This will help the MBA Fellows selection committee coordinate with the Admissions team and expedite the review of your application once it is complete.
