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MBA @ Rowan University
MBA Director's Message Thank you for your interest in Rowan's MBA Program. We realize that you have many choices and that choosing an MBA program can be an overwhelming experience. I hope the information presented here will help you find a program that will satisfy your particular needs. Here are some features you should consider when choosing an MBA program: Research versus Teaching school Research institutions attract and retain accomplished researchers as faculty. The emphasis for the faculty is their quality and quantity of research. The research productivity of the faculty is important in that it helps establish the reputation and name recognition of the school and the program. Furthermore, research productivity influences the public rankings of universities. In research schools, graduate assistants will often teach many of the classes. Teaching institutions attract and retain accomplished teachers as faculty. The emphasis for the faculty is their ability to effectively teach and advise students. While the teaching effectiveness of an institution only minimally influences its international reputation and ranking, it does provide additional opportunities for students to interact with faculty. Additionally, faculty have a keener interest in student learning, rather than their own research agenda. In the vast majority of teaching schools, the faculty member will teach all of the classes (not graduate assistants). Rowan is a teaching school. Our faculty take pride in the professional relationships they build with students and alumni. Rowan does not employ teaching assistants; only faculty members are allowed to teach, to create and to grade learning assessments. While Rowan is primarily a teaching school, the faculty have clearly defined research expectations. At Rowan, our graduate faculty have doctorates and successful publication records. Many have extensive industry experience and all are good instructors. AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Accreditation While the popular press school rankings (e.g., US News & World Reports) provide some insights into the quality of a school, the AACSB accreditation is the only unbiased, genuinely objective indicator of a program's true quality. To earn this accreditation, a school must demonstrate quality of faculty, facilities, admission practices, curricular content, and assurance of learning practices. Less than 20% of the business schools worldwide have earned AACSB accreditation. Although many non-AACSB accredited programs will provide quality experiences, there is no external, independent testimony to this effect. Additionally, recruiters will often only consider candidates from AACSB accredited schools. All of Rowan's business programs (both undergraduate and graduate) are AACSB accredited. As a matter of record, Rowan's practices are often highlighted by the AACSB as best-in-class. Cost How does one pay for an MBA?
At Rowan the State of NJ supplements the cost of tuition for students. As a result, Rowan's tuition is extremely completive. Recently, Rowan eliminated the out-of-state tuition rates for graduate students. Please visit Rowan's Bursar's site to learn more about Rowan's tuition rates and fee structures (www.rowan.edu/bursar). Availability of desired specialization options Consider this:
MBA programs prepare students to assume leadership, not professional specialist positions. Similarly, recruiters seek MBA graduates to fill managerial openings. . However, Rowan currently offers specializations in several areas, including Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Management, and Marketing. This allows students to explore academic areas of interest related to their careers. Length of program and Flexibility of program options The Rowan MBA Program allows students to move among the many program options. At Rowan, students can complete their MBA in 12-months or up to 6 years. We also offer all of the required courses on Saturday. Furthermore, the student is in control of his/her educational experience. We allow our students to choose the option that best fits his/her needs. Academic Advising The MBA Director and Rohrer College of Business Assistant Director of Graduate Studies provide each student with personalized advising. Our students choose the type of advisement depending on the situation and degree of student-concern: phone, email, or in-person. Other considerations
Daniel McFarland, MBA, Ph.D.
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