Rider University
College of Business Administration
Founded in 1865, Rider University is an independent, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher learning housed on two campuses in Lawrenceville and Princeton. It consists of four academic units - the College of Business Administration, the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Sciences, the College of Continuing Studies, and Westminster Choir College. In addition to regional accreditation, the undergraduate and graduate programs in business are accredited by AACSB, and the professional education graduate programs are accredited by NCATE.
Rider University enables its students to acquire knowledge, think critically, communicate clearly, and lead effectively so they may enjoy fulfilling lives and successful careers. A challenging and caring institutional environment encourages and supports students as they recognize and develop their unique potentials.
The Community
The 353-acre Lawrenceville campus is in a suburban area three miles north of Trenton and five miles south of Princeton. The modern facilities, designed to meet the academic, social, and recreational needs of the Rider community, are clustered and within easy walking distance of one another. Ample parking is available.
Courses are taught in small sections, usually by full-time faculty holding doctorates. Classes are scheduled to enable those who work full-time to complete the programs. In the Business program, most of the faculty are engaged in research in their fields, and many have business experience as well. In addition, since most of the students are employed in professional or managerial positions, they bring a wealth of business experience to share with their peers. In the Graduate Education and Human Services program, individual advising and engagement in carefully selected fieldwork experiences help students prepare for a variety of career goals.
Programs of study and degree requirements
The College of Business Administration offers two graduate degrees: the Master of Accountancy (M.Acc.) and the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.).
The core M.Acc. program consists of 30 credit hours at the graduate level. Students who do not have an accounting undergraduate background will need to complete 12 credit hours of non-accounting and 15 credit hours of accounting preliminary requirements.
The M.B.A. program requires 30 hours of foundation courses, 18 hours of core courses, and up to 12 hours of elective courses. A student must complete between 30 and 57 semester hours depending on how many foundation courses are waived.
The Department of Graduate Education and Human Services offers five master of arts degree opportunities and 25 certification programs. M.A. degrees are offered in Counseling Services; Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision; Educational Administration; Reading and Language Arts; and Human Services Administration. Among the many certification programs is a Graduate-Level Teacher Certification program. In addition, two educational specialist degrees are offered: an Ed.S. degree in Counseling Services and an Ed.S. degree in School Psychology.
The M.A. in Counseling Services consists of 48 credit hours. The M.A. in Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision, Educational Administration, and Reading and Language Arts each require 36 credits. The M.A. in Human Services Administration consists of 39 credits. Graduate-Level Teacher Certification is a 21-credit hour program. Both Ed.S. programs require 66 credit hours.
Facilities & Resources
Memorial Hall, the Science and Technology Center, the Fine Arts Center, the Academic Annex, the Stephen A. Maurer Physical Education Building, and Anne Brossman Sweigart Hall contain the classrooms and laboratories for all curricula. A general access lab containing terminals, microcomputers, and laser printers is located in the Fine Arts Center; other computer labs are located in Anne Brossman Sweigart Hall, Memorial Hall, and at Westminster Choir College. Central VAX systems provide electronic mail, conferencing, and Internet access tools.
The Franklin Moore Library supports the academic programs with a collection of more than 340,000 volumes, 2,000 periodical titles, 450,000 microforms, and an audiovisual collection. Materials are cataloged in Library of Congress classification and are accessible through an online catolog; part of the library's automated catalog/circulation/acquisitions system. Online database searching is available to complement the library's on-campus holdings.
Located in the Student Center, the University Store is a full-service facility for the Rider community. An information desk, a 400-seat theatre, two TV lounges, a game room, a snack bar that opens onto a patio, and the campus pub are also located in the Student Center. The Career Development Office, Multicultural Center, and Student Development Office are located here as well.
Expenses and Aid
Graduate Tuition:
Tuition fee (per 3-credit course):
Business Administration $1,920
Education and Human Services $1,440
Financial aid is available to qualified graduate students under several state and federal loan programs. Examples of loan sources are the Stafford Loan and the Supplemental Loan for Students. A limited number of graduate assistantships is also available.
How to Apply
Applicants must complete a graduate application, pay a $35 application fee, and arrange to have official transcripts sent to the Office of Graduate Services from every institution of higher education attended.
For the M.Acc. or M.B.A. program, a student must also submit an official GMAT score. The GMAT requirement will be waived for M.Acc. applicants who have passed a certifying exam such as the CPA, CMA, etc. For an applicant whose native language is not English, results of the TOEFL are also required. The deadlines for submission of all credentials are August 1 for the fall semester, December 1 for the spring semester, and May 1 for the summer semester.
Applicants for admission to Graduate Education and Human Services programs must also provide two letters of recommendation. Teacher Certification program applicants must provide official scores from the NTE, and Counseling Services program applicants are required to submit a GRE or MAT score. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or a minimum undergraduate average of 3.0 in the field of graduate specialization is required. Submission dates for all credentials are May 1 for the fall semester, November 1 for the spring semester, and April 1 for the summer semester.
Who to contact
Rider University
Office of Graduate Services
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
Telephone: (609) 896-5036
E-mail address: grdsrv@rider.edu
The Faculty
There are a total of 55 faculty members actively involved with graduate business students through teaching or research. Of this number, 47 are full-time faculty and 8 are part-time or adjunct. Current research areas include ethics, international business, marketing to the Latino community in the United States, gender differences in career progression, entrepreneurship, health care management, and diversity.
There are a total of 37 faculty members actively involved with graduate education and human services students through teaching and research. Of this number, 13 are full-time faculty and 24 are part-time or adjunct. Current research areas include integrating the use of computers in counseling and other programs; gifted students; analysis of teaching and learning styles to improve instruction and learning; level of administrators in public health, human services, and nonprofit areas; ethnography in the reading and language arts process; self-esteem; hope; and collaboration.