Rowan Unviersity has a large array of majors for students to pick, but how does someone know which is the right one for them? The information below allows students to differentiate what major is best suited for them to follow at Rowan University.
B.S. in Management Information Systems
Do you have an interest in technology and business?
If you want to learn about different aspects of an organization and how information and technology solve business problems, overcome challenges, and maximize opportunities, then this major is right for you. |
B.A. in Computing and Informatics
How do you combine computing within a specialized area of study or an inter-disciplinary field without having so much math and Computer Science theory?
Use computing technologies to help with WHAT to solve and less on the HOW and WHY! |
B.S. in Computer Science
Are you good at problem solving, logic and math?
Can you envision using a computer as the ultimate tool in making people's lives and jobs easier?
Do you enjoy keeping up with technology in today's modern world?
That's Computer Science ... |
B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Were math and science your favorite high school subjects?
Do you like to build computers or other sorts of things?
Do you want to learn how <fill in your interest here> works?
Then the ECE major might be right for you, though there is no “one-size- fits-all” ECE student profile. |
About the Program
The mission of the Management Information Systems (MIS) program is to prepare students for careers in a rapidly changing technological world by training them to analyze business problems, challenges, and opportunities and to subsequently design, develop, implement and maintain business solutions through the use of information and information technology. Students will exhibit competence in analyzing business situations and designing information system solutions, developing information systems solutions for business environments, and implementing information system MIS is a restricted major with enrollments managed through evaluation of incoming freshmen and transfer students by a combination of metrics.
Focus
Students will learn critical thinking and communication skills as they become more proficient in both technical and managerial capacities. Students will gain a breadth of knowledge across all business functions. Project-based learning is an educational initiative developed by the Rohrer College of Business. Its chief purpose is to bring real-world projects into the classroom, and in some cases, bring the classroom to the real world.
Role of Computers
Used to develop information systems solutions to solve organizational problems and achieve organizational goals.
Coursework
The business, managerial, and technical aspects of information systems, specifically accounting, marketing, operations, finance, database design, network management, project management, e-business, systems analysis and design, and application development.
Career
Consultants, business analysts, systems analysts, network and systems administrators, database administrators, project managers, and computer training and support professionals.
About the Program
This program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in information technology which requires a solid understanding of the principles of computing – but not the underpinnings of computer science theory and mathematics. Students will acquire the requisite computer programming skills across programming languages and development platforms to develop a career as a computing professional, work as part of a project team, be able to analyze a problem and effectively document and communicate all aspects of the solution, and understand ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities in computing The C&I major is not restricted and available to all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
Focus
In comparison to the B.S. in Computer Science, this degree program will require less computersscience, general science and mathematics coursework but with a greater emphasis on computer programming and infrastructure platforms. It provides a background in applications development (particularly mobile and web applications), database implementations, computer networks and information security.
Role of Computers
Used in an applied sense to develop applications and manage infrastructure and provide framework for computing as a practiced discipline.
Coursework
Programming, database design and implementations, networking topology and protocols, systems administration, software engineering. Since the B.A. degree requires fewer courses in the major and allows for an increased number of electives, students could further customize the degree by careful course selection.
Career
Computer programmers, infrastructure administrators, deployment technicians, QA/testing Engineers, support technicians, technical application trainers, technical documentation specialists.
About the Program
The Computer Science (CS) program focuses on developing flexible professionals who are equipped to learn new technologies and principles that are essential for success in such a rapidly evolving field. Students will learn how to apply advanced scientific and industrial methodologies, knowledge of mathematics, algorithmic principles, and computer science theory to develop computing solutions and demonstrate these skills through presentations, written work and projects. The CS major is not restricted; however students are expected to be ready to take Pre-Calculus before they can begin to take courses in the program.
Focus
This program prepares its graduates to pursue careers requiring a strong software development foundation with opportunities to concentrate in such advanced areas such as artificial intelligence, cyber-security, networking and operating systems, graphics and visualization, mobile applications, and software engineering.
Role of Computers
Used as an instrumental and critical tool with all aspects from both a hardware architecture and software application perspective.
Coursework
Strong math background with Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability & Statistics. Core courses covering such areas as object-oriented programming, computer architecture, computer science theory, algorithmic theory, software engineering, programming languages, and operating systems. Additional topics such as computer game development, computer animation, robotics, database systems, networks, mobile web development, human-computer interaction and more.
Career
Technical positions in business, industry, government, education, and the military to include systems and application programmers, systems analysts, programmer analysts, researchers, network specialists, and computer system architects.
About the Program
The Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) program offers a single combined degree in ECE—there is no separate Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering degree track. ECE is a restricted major with enrollments managed through evaluation of incoming freshmen and transfer students by a combination of GPA, SAT, and other metrics. The program is ABET-accredited and one of only about a dozen combined ECE degree programs in the country. Advancing the state of the art in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering areas requires a firm understanding of both domains to achieve the best engineered solution. Laboratory wprk is included as part of The Engineering Clinic, where students integrate the theory learned in the classroom to solve real problems for real customers, is a key hallmark of the ECE degree.
Focus
We strive to produce effective engineers who can excel in a broad spectrum of environments and challenges, and sustain productivity throughout their career. We want our graduates to perform as agile problem solvers, be articulate, capable, and effective communicators, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, work effectively in transdisciplinary environments and be sensitized to contemporary issues.
Role of Computers
Used for engineering design and analysis tools, integral components and embedded systems, design targets for digital systems, as integrated circuits
Coursework
Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Complex Variables, and Discrete Mathematics Circuit Theory, Digital Systems, Electronics, Controls, Communication Theory, and Digital Signal Processing.
Career
Engineering positions across a wide variety of industrial and federal government sectors — especially aerospace and defense-related.