Rowan University
AC-4: Graduate Program

Rowan University’s Master of Science Degree in Urban and Regional Planning provides students a pathway into a growing profession that directly impacts the development of communities. Planners are problem solvers who utilize a variety of skill sets to help communities—from the smallest towns and neighborhoods to the largest cities and regions.

Our Master of Science in Civil & Environmental Engineering provides interdisciplinary coursework designed to increase the understanding and application of engineering principles. All of our program faculty possess expertise in transportation, geo-technology, structures, water resources, and the environment. Courses include applied, hands-on education, and build the knowledge and training needed for students to contribute to the engineering field.

Interdisciplinary areas include mechanics and materials, and sustainability. This specialization also includes the following focus areas: Mechanics and Materials; Signals, Systems and Computational Intelligence; Sustainability; and Transportation Engineering. 

As a student, you can choose between a thesis track, and a coursework track. You may also work on a project, which may can count toward a coursework track degree. Most full-time students work on funded research projects, leading to a thesis. Most part-time students select the coursework track. In order to be eligible for a Research Assistantship, students must select the thesis track.

A Concentration in Sustainable Business is an ideal option for innovative, forward-thinking problem-solvers ready to combine a business mindset with a passion for creating positive environmental and social impact while increasing global prosperity.

The need for expertise in sustainable business is growing rapidly across industries, from technology and manufacturing to agriculture, infrastructure and transportation, clean energy, marketing and corporate social responsibility. And sustainability methodology is becoming increasingly fundamental in all sectors: corporate, government, and nonprofit as human consumption and production threatens to outstrip natural resources. Carve out a career in this exciting sector and become an agent for change.

Finance, Data Analytics, and Supply Chain and Logistical Systems Concentrations, as well as the core business knowledge and strategic thinking embedded in the MBA program, pair with sustainability studies to position future leaders to make a significance difference, for organizations, future generations, and humanity.

Using real-world immersion and project-based learning and inquiry, the Sustainable Business Concentration prepares students to participate in global environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) efforts by collaborating with multinational leaders and executives to analyze sustainability issues and propose solutions.

Learn about Sustainability

At Rowan you can learn about sustainability from many different perspectives. Everyone from artists to engineers, businesspeople to field scientists, has something valuable to contribute to the sustainability conversation. That's why we offer classes and degree programs that focus on sustainability from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. We offer majors, minors, and certificates in sustainability at Rowan as well as some graduate programs. While we just present a list of programs and brief descriptions here, you can click through to the main page for each program to learn more.

https://sites.rowan.edu/senate/sustainabilityatrowan/programs.html

This program is aimed at helping students in diverse graduate disciplines understand avenues for implementing comprehensive sustainability solutions. The Sustainability Studies COGS builds on the existing expertise in the Department of Geography, Planning & Sustainability in the School of Earth & Environment at Rowan. While the courses comprising the program are housed in the Department, the program should be attractive from graduate programs in STEM, business, education, social sciences, humanities, and communication arts departments at the University.

The Certificate of Graduate Study (COGS) introduces students to theory and practice of Urban and Regional Planning. Students will survey the discipline’s history and major theoretical advancements before achieving an in-depth understanding of environmental and community planning practices. Students will also learn the major regulatory frameworks operating in the State of New Jersey as well as nationally recognized ethical principles to guide a successful career in planning.

The COGS in Sustainable Business is designed for individuals looking to expand their knowledge and opportunities in the area of Sustainable Business. In this program, graduate students will examine the historical and philosophical origins of “sustainability” and “sustainable business”, examining how companies have responded to environmental problems, sought to serve an emerging market segment, and handled the nitty-gritty of implementing sustainability-oriented changes in areas ranging from operations and product design to finance, marketing, and human resources management. Increasingly we are aware of negative environmental and social outcomes of businesses around the world. For years it was accepted business could do some harm, so long as profits were made. But now, many in society and the business world alike demand better. While businesses and the political-economic milieu in which they operate are frequently villainized as the cause of environmental problems, it remains true that business activity and the world of commerce more broadly offer a powerful avenue for righting environmental wrongs. For that reason, this program also examines the impacts of “green” industries, products, and business practices

Learn about Sustainability

At Rowan you can learn about sustainability from many different perspectives. Everyone from artists to engineers, businesspeople to field scientists, has something valuable to contribute to the sustainability conversation. That's why we offer classes and degree programs that focus on sustainability from a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds. We offer majors, minors, and certificates in sustainability at Rowan as well as some graduate programs. While we just present a list of programs and brief descriptions here, you can click through to the main page for each program to learn more.

https://sites.rowan.edu/senate/sustainabilityatrowan/programs.html