This CUGS is a joint program between the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Rohrer College of Business. The 12 credit CUGS provides a sequence of courses that combines Blockchain Technology topics and its applications in business, economics, finance, government, and many other social sciences. This will entail taking interdisciplinary core courses as well as courses in Economics, Accounting & Finance, and computer sciences, and will improve the employment and career opportunities of undergraduate students entering the job market upon graduation. This CUGS is relevant for any major, but it is especially well suited for students majoring in Business, Economics, Accounting, Finance, Healthcare, Political Science, International Studies, Public Policy, and many other social sciences and business-related majors.

Program Code:  U206

Contact:  If you are interested in this CUGS, please contact Dr. Kul Prasad Kapri (kapri@rowan.edu) to discuss further and officially declare the CUGS program.

Required Courses (6 credits):

• INTR 01.301 Blockchain Applications
• CS   04.250 Cryptography and Blockchain Essentials

Elective courses (6 credits):

• Choose 2:
  • FIN 04.444 Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, and Blockchain Applications
  • MIS 02.320 Business Applications of Blockchain
  • A new course on Socio-Economic Applications of Blockchain (contact the CUGS advisor for more details)

Note:  All required/elective courses will be offered at least once a year.  Prerequisites vary among courses. 

To be awarded the CUGS in Blockchain Applications in Business and Social Sciences, students must complete all the courses required for the CUGS with at least a 2.0 average GPA. 

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

The Certificate of Undergraduate Studies in Business Consultancy will provide students with the opportunity to develop a variety of diverse, career-ready skills such as communication, teamwork, and analytical skills. Students will have a thorough understanding of the interdependencies between the functional/skill areas of business while working in a multidisciplinary, live business consultancy project. The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Business Consultancy is 12 s.h.

Program Code: U228

Contact: This CUGS is open to College of Business majors only.  To declare the CUGS, business majors should contact their assigned advisor.  

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Elements of Business is offered to students in the Pre-Business Track within the Exploratory Studies Program.  Students who choose not to pursue a major or minor in Business may receive this CUGS for completion of the required business coursework.  This CUGS is not available to students with majors or minors offered by the Rohrer College of Business.

Program Code: U189

Contact: In order to declare the Elements of Business CUGS, students must be enrolled in the Pre-Business program.  Please contact your Pre-Business advisor to officially declare the CUGS.

Required Courses (12 credits):

• BUS 01.105 Business Perspectives
• MKT 09.200 Principles of Marketing
• MIS 02.234 Management Information Systems 
• ACC 03.210 Principles of Accounting

• MKT 09.379 International Marketing
• MGT 06.330 Managing International Business
• FIN 04.435 International Financial Management (offered SPRING ONLY)
• ACC 03.425 International Accounting
• SCL 01.380 Global Supply Chain (offered FALL ONLY)

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Information Systems is for business majors who are interested in learning about information systems and how they can be used to support business processes and provide value to the firm. The three required courses in the CUGS introduce students to the foundational knowledge of information systems - organizations, people, software, hardware, data, telecommunications, and systems design. Students will then be able to choose one elective depending on what area of information systems they would like to further explore. The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Information Systems is 12 s.h. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in the four CUGS courses in order to graduate with the CUGS.

Program Code: U197

Contact: This CUGS is open to College of Business majors only.  To declare the CUGS, business majors should contact their assigned advisor.

Required Courses (9 credits):

• MIS 02.234 Management Information Systems
• MIS 02.338 Design of Database Systems
• MIS 02.322 Principles of System Design

Elective Courses (3 credits):

• Choose 1:
  • MIS 02.327 Network Management
  • MIS 02.333 E-Business
  • MIS 02.315 or CS01.211 Principles of Information Security
  • MIS 02.325 Project Management
  • MIS 02.340 Business Intelligence
  • MIS 02.301 Emerging Technologies I
  • MIS 02.302 Emerging Technologies II

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

• WA 01.408 Writing as Managers 
• MGT 06.300 Organizational Behavior
• MGT 06.310 Leadership and Supervision for Managers
• MGT 06.304 Organizational Change and Development (offered SPRING ONLY)

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Management Information Systems is for non-business majors who are interested in learning how information systems can be used to support business operations and achieve organizational strategy. The two required courses in the CUGS introduce students to the basic business functions and address the key components of information systems - organizations, people, software, hardware, data, and telecommunications - and how these components can be integrated and managed to play an essential role in creating competitive advantage. Students will then be able to choose two electives depending on what area of information systems they would like to further explore. The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Management Information Systems is 12 s.h.

Program Code:  U154
Contact: To declare the MIS CUGS for non-business majors, email rcbminors@rowan.edu

Required Courses (6 credits):

• BUS 01.105 Business Perspectives
• MIS 02.234 Management Information Systems

Elective Courses (6 credits):

• Choose 2:
  • MIS 02.337 or CS10.337 Applied Database Technologies
  • MIS 02.315 or CS01.211 Principles of Information Security
  • MIS 02.301 Emerging Technologies I
  • MIS 02.302 Emerging Technologies II
  • MIS 02.322 Principles of System Design

To be awarded the CUGS in Management Information Systems, students must complete all courses required for the CUGS in Management Information Systems with at least a 2.0 GPA average. The above-mentioned pre-requisites make this CUGS best suited for sophomores who would like to develop a greater understanding of the integral role information systems play in an organization. 

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Project Management will equip individuals with the practical knowledge and skills required to coordinate, facilitate, manage, and lead projects and other initiatives. The CUGS will also help prepare students for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certificate, an entry level certification for project practitioners. The Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Project Management is 12 s.h.

Program Code:  U243
Contact: To declare the CUGS in Project Management for business majors, contact your assigned advisor. To declare the CUGS in Project Management for non-business majors, email rcbminors@rowan.edu.

Required Courses (12 credits):

• MIS 02.325 Project Management
• MGT 06.300 Organizational Behavior
• MIS 02.328 Agile Project Management
• MIS 02.329 Project Management Associate Exam Prep

 *Note: The CUGS in Project Management cannot be declared until Spring 2024 and will require at least one full year to complete once declared.

To be awarded the CUGS in Project Management, students must complete all courses required for the CUGS in Project Management with at least a 2.5 average. The CUGS in Project Management is geared towards students in any major who are interested in developing professional project management skills that many employers are seeking.

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.

The interdisciplinary Certificate of Undergraduate Studies (CUGS) in Training and Development is designed to prepare students for careers as training and development specialists. Training and development specialists plan, conduct, and administer programs that train employees and improve employees’ skills and knowledge. There are over 250,000 training and development specialists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the four CUGS courses in order to graduate with the CUGS.

Program Code: U132
Contact: Students who currently have a major declared in the College of Business should contact their assigned advisor.  For students majoring outside of the College of Business, email rcbminors@rowan.edu

Required Courses:

• FNDS 21.230 Characteristics of Knowledge Acquisition
• CMS 04.260 Organizational Communication Theory and Research (not offered every semester)
• HRM 06.420 Principles of Training and Training Management (offered FALL ONLY)
• MGT 06.304 Organizational Change and Development (offered SPRING ONLY)

Important Note:  Students may only double count two courses (6 to 8 credits) from another single major, minor, or other certificate of an undergraduate program they are concurrently completing to fulfill the requirements for a Certificate of Undergraduate Study.