Accelerated Dual Degree: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with International Business & Economics Concentration, Master of Business Administration

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Overview

This Accelerated Dual Degree program offers students an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a Concentration in International Business & Economics and a Master of Business Administration in five years. Students who meet the criteria listed below may apply to the program after their freshman year (at least 30 credits) or for transfer students, after earning 15 credits at Rowan. If admitted, students need to reach the benchmarks listed below before enrolling in Master of Business Administration courses as a senior. The 12 graduate credits will be applied towards the undergraduate program as well as the graduate program, i.e. students only need to earn 108 undergraduate credits. In addition to earning an MBA more quickly, students in this program will save tuition through taking 12 credits of Master of Business Administration courses as a senior at undergraduate tuition rates.

Undergraduate Program Requirements

Required Major Courses: 36 s.h.

ENGL 02116 - Introduction to Global Literatures in English Credits: 3
or
ENGL 02112 - Readings in Asian Literature Credits: 3
or
GERM 03100 - Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation Credits: 3
or
FREN 02100 - Masterpieces of French Literature in English Translation Credits: 3
or
SPAN 05100 - Masterpieces of Hispanic Literature in English Translation Credits: 3
or
ITAL 04100 - Masterpieces of Italian Literature in English Translation Credits: 3
or
THD 07440 - Contemporary World Theatre - WI Credits: 3
HIST 05120 - World History since 1500 Credits: 3
ANTH 02202 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
or
REL 10100 - World Religions Credits: 3
GEOG 16110 - Cultural Geography Credits: 3
or
GEOG 16140 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
or
GEOG 16100 - Earth, People, and the Environment Credits: 3
IS 25100 - Global Challenges Credits: 3
IS 25300 - Research Methods in International Studies - WI Credits: 3 (WI)
POSC 07320 - International Relations Credits: 3
IS 25400 - Senior Seminar in International Studies Credits: 3
MKT 09200 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
or
MIS 02234 - Management Information Systems Credits: 3
MGT 98242 - Legal Environment of Business Credits: 3
or
MGT 06300 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3

Three of the following courses:

ECON 04310 - Global Economics - M/G Credits: 3
ECON 04307 - Economic Development M/G Credits: 3
ECON 04320 - Contemporary Economic Systems M/G Credits: 3
MGT 06330 - Managing International Business Credits: 3
MKT 09379 - International Marketing Credits: 3
SCL 01380 - Global Supply Chain Credits: 3
One 300-400 level course from any other International Studies concentration

Other Required Courses for the Major: 6-24 s.h.

ECON 04101 - An Introduction to Economics-A Macroeconomic Perspective Credits: 3
ECON 04102 - An Introduction to Economics-A Microeconomic Perspective Credits: 3
Foreign Language I (students may test into higher level language courses) - Credits: 3
Foreign Language II (must be the same language as Foreign Language I) - Credits: 3
Foreign Language III (if available, the same language as Foreign Language II) - Credits: 3
Foreign Language IV (must be the same language as Foreign Language III) - Credits: 3

One of the following Experiential Learning Courses - 0-6 s.h.

AFST 11350 - Topics in Africana Studies Credits: 3
EDPA 02490 - Public Service Internship Credits: 3 to 12
SA 01470 - Semester Abroad Credits: 0 to 6
INTR 20390 - Interdisciplinary Case Studies in the Liberal Arts Credits: 1
INTR 20395 - Experiential Learning in the Humanities and Social Sciences Credits: 0 to 1
INTR 20399 - Internship In Applied Liberal Arts Credits: 2 to 6
IS 25350 - Special Topics in International Studies Credits: 3

Required Master of Business Administration Prerequisite Courses: 15-18 s.h.

15-18 credits; students can complete these requirements in 15 credits if they take Foundations of Accounting in place of Accounting I and Accounting II.

MATH 03125 - Calculus: Techniques and Applications Credits: 3
or
MATH 01130 - Calculus I Credits: 4
STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3
ACC 03210 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
and
ACC 03211 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
or
ACC 03405 - Foundations of Accounting Credits: 3
MGT 06305 - Operations Management Credits: 3
FIN 04300 - Principles of Finance Credits: 3

Rowan Experience, Rowan Core/General Education, and Free Elective Courses: 48 s.h.

Four approved graduate-level Master of Business Administration courses may substitute for any of the free elective courses. No more than 12 graduate credits total may be used to replace undergraduate coursework.

Total Required Credits for the Undergraduate Portion of the Program: 120 or 108** s.h. total

**The first number is the official number of credits required for the undergraduate degree; however, the second number reflects the actual number of credits students will take through undergraduate coursework since 12 of the graduate credits are completed in the senior year and count towards both the undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Graduate Program Requirements

Required Master of Business Administration Courses taken as an Undergraduate Accelerated Dual Degree student 12 s.h.

ACC 03500 - Financial and Managerial Accounting Credits: 3
MGT 07550 - Operations Analytics Credits: 3
MGT 06515 - Employee Engagement and Performance Credits: 1.5
MGT 06567 - Responsible Leadership: Aligning the Interests of Stakeholders, Profit, & Planet Credits: 1.5
MIS 02501 - Information Systems for Managers Credits: 1.5
MKT 09511 - Marketing Management Fundamentals Credits: 1.5

Master of Business Administration Courses taken as a Graduate Accelerated Dual Degree Student: 24 s.h.

FIN 04500 - Financial Decision Making Credits: 3
MGT 06629 - Managing Organizational Strategy Credits: 3
MBA Concentration Elective
MBA Concentration Elective
MBA Concentration Elective
MBA Elective or Course for Second Concentration
MBA Elective or Course for Second Concentration
MBA Elective or Course for Second Concentration

Total Required Credits for the Graduate Portion of the Program: 36 s.h.

This number includes the 12 graduate credits that may be applied towards both the graduate and undergraduate portions of the program.

Total Required Credits for the Entire Accelerated Dual Degree Program: 138 s.h.

Requirements for Admission: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in applying for this program, please email the Coordinator of International Studies, Dr. Carla Lewandowski, lewandowskic@rowan.edu. International Studies majors with a Concentration in International Business & Economics who have a GPA of at least 3.3 and have passed Calculus: Techniques and Applications (MATH 03125 ) OR Calculus I (MATH 01130 ) AND Statistics I (STAT 02260 ) with at least a C may be admitted into this program as early as the summer after freshman year (30 credits). All students who are interested in the program are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of International Studies during their freshman year, however, to ensure they take the courses necessary to complete the program on schedule. Students should also review the program guide and suggested sequence carefully and remain in touch with the Coordinator to ensure that they are following the curriculum.

Junior Admission: After earning 60 credits, students who apply to the program must meet the criteria listed below:

International Studies major with an International Business & Economics Concentration;
Minimum overall GPA of 3.3 in undergraduate coursework;
Completion of at least five of the Master of Business Administration prerequisite courses listed below with at least a C in each course:
- Calculus: Techniques and Applications (MATH 03125 ) OR Calculus I (MATH 01130 )
- Statistics I (STAT 02260 )
- Introduction to Macroeconomics (ECON 04101 )
- Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON 04102 )
- Principles of Accounting I (ACC 03210 ) and
- Principles of Accounting II (ACC 03211 )
- Or Foundations of Accounting (ACC 03405 )
Completion of the International Studies requirements listed below:
- At least one year of Foreign Language study (or equivalent placement testing)
- At least three of the International Studies foundational and upper-level/capstone courses
- At least one course that counts towards the International Business & Economics Concentration

Requirements for Beginning Master of Business Administration Program as a Senior (90 credits): To begin the Master of Business Administration program in their senior year, students who have been accepted into this accelerated dual degree program must meet the criteria listed below by the spring of their junior year.

Complete at least 90 credits with a 3.3 overall GPA;
Complete all prerequisites for the MBA with a grade of at least C:
- Calculus: Techniques and Applications (MATH 03125 ) OR Calculus I (MATH 01130 )
- Statistics I (STAT 02260 )
- Introduction to Macroeconomics (ECON 04101 )
- Introduction to Microeconomics (ECON 04102 )
- Principles of Accounting I (ACC 03210 ) and
- Principles of Accounting II (ACC 03211 )
- Or Foundations of Accounting (ACC 03405 )
- Principles of Marketing (MKT 09200 )
- Operations Management (MGT 06305 )
- Principles of Finance (FIN 04300 )
Complete or enrolled in the International Studies requirements listed below:
Two years of a foreign language or at least intermediate level proficiency in a foreign language
At least four of the seven International Studies foundational and upper-level/capstone requirements including Research Methods in International Studies (IS 25300 )

At least two of the five required courses for the International Business & Economics Concentration.

Students who meet these criteria should submit to the Coordinator of International Studies the material listed below, preferably in January of their junior year, so they may enroll in MBA courses during pre-registration.

A statement of purpose (300-500 words); Names and email addresses of two professors who will provide letters of recommendation (preferably one from the Rohrer College of Business). Ask your recommenders to send their recommendations to the Coordinator of International Studies via email–or in hard copy if they prefer.

Students who complete the requirements listed above and gain permission to take MBA courses as a senior will meet with the Director of MBA program, preferably before preregistration, to review course work and requirements for the MBA The International Studies coordinator will meet with students who do not meet the criteria and have not gained permission to take MBA courses to discuss the best alternative for the student, e.g. graduating with a BA in International Studies with a concentration in International Business and Economics and possibly a minor in business.

Requirements for Graduation: To graduate from this accelerated dual degree program with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration, students must:

Complete all requirements for the International Studies Bachelor of Arts with an International Business & Economics Concentration, including Rowan Core/General Education and Rowan Experience requirements;
Complete all prerequisites for the Master of Business Administration program;
Complete all requirements for the Master of Business Administration, which is a level III program at Rowan. In level III programs, students must achieve a 3.0 overall GPA with no grade lower than C and no more than two Cs.

Student Status: Students will be expected to maintain satisfactory progress through the program: maintain an overall 3.3 GPA, earn at least Cs in all Master of Business Administration prerequisite courses, and meet the level III criteria in the Master of Business Administration program, i.e. achieve a 3.0 overall GPA with no grade lower than C and no more than two Cs. Any student who fails to maintain satisfactory progress as described above will be placed on probation within the program for one semester. If the student’s performance still does not improve, he/she will be dropped from the accelerated program. Students with documented extenuating circumstances may request an exception to this requirement by obtaining written approval of the Master of Business Administration Coordinator.

Students enrolled in this accelerated Bachelor of Arts/Master of Business Administration program may take up to 12 credits of graduate courses at the undergraduate rate in their senior year providing they meet the criteria listed above. Beyond this, students will pay graduate tuition rates for their Master of Business Administration courses.

Contingency for Students who do not Complete the Master of Business Administration Program: Students who are dropped from the graduate program or choose not to complete the Bachelor of Arts/Master of Business Administration Program may earn a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a Concentration in International Business & Economics (or any other International Studies concentration) once they have completed all requirements for that undergraduate degree, achieved at least a 2.0 GPA, and earned at least 120 credits. Students may count up to 12 credits of their graduate courses towards their Bachelor of Arts requirements; these courses will count as free electives towards the 120 credits required for a Bachelor of Arts.

Carla Lewandowski
Coordinator
Campbell Library
856.256.4500; ext. 53738
lewandowskic@rowan.edu