Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Academic Catalog

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Technology


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The Specialized Bachelor of Arts in Computer Systems Technology will include various certifications and credentials. The degree is designed for students who are seeking flexible, applicable, industry-specific education that is paired with nationally recognized certifications and credentials. The BA in CST degree is designed to meet the increasing demand by equipping students with a variety of technology-driven skills, and is suited for several student populations, including 1) those seeking to advance their careers with a bachelor’s degree, 2) graduates from a NJ County College Associates degree programs 3) organizations who are looking to provide their employees with an undergraduate degree option that can be tailored to meet the needs of various industries.

The courses in the program can be taken in a fully online format, although courses can also be offered as traditional face to face courses.

As the major requirements largely consist of the completion of five Certificates of Undergraduate Studies, this degree can be completed in a stackable manner, by completing individual CUGS and then applying those to the bachelor’s degree.

General Education


All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core


All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements  .

Rowan Experience


All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements


CUGS for this Major/Degree: 60 s.h.


Students should select and complete any 5 CUGS in their entirety. In case of overlap (i.e., a course that is part of multiple CUGS), students must select additional courses from the list below, such that the total unique credits equal 60 s.h.

Management Information Systems


Project Management


Required Courses:

And any two courses from the following:

Free Electives: 6 s.h.


Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.


Students must complete at least 120 semester hours (sh) of coursework that apply to their Rowan University degree. Students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 in Rowan University coursework. (Transfer courses/credit do not count toward the RU GPA.) A minimum of 30 sh of coursework must be completed at/through Rowan University. Only grades of “D-” or above may apply to graduation/degree requirements. (Some programs may set higher minimums.) Students must meet the Rowan Core and Rowan Experience Requirements.

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