Industry Partnerships

Rowan University is eager to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with the cannabis industry to support research, education, career opportunities, and economic growth in the south NJ region and beyond. Industry engagement is a critical component of Rowan’s strategy for promoting student career readiness and an experiential education.

Whether you are seeking quality talent for your internship or full-time career roles, opportunities for research collaboration, or to be considered as a partner via a general 'Academic Affiliation Agreement' for your established entity or a new business venture, Rowan invites you to reach out to us.

Bob Bullard, Assistant Vice President, Professional Success at Rowan University

Recruiting Talent - Chemistry, Engineering, and Social Science Students and Alumni - Internships and Career Opportunities

Rowan University's Office of Career Advancement is dedicated to providing the highest quality employer relations and services. We are here to help maximize your recruiting efforts, increase your organization's visibility, and to promote a positive brand for your organization on campus.

Whether you seek support in posting and sharing jobs, participating in a career fair as an employer, hosting on-campus interviews, or learning more about how our students and alumni from our bachelor’s through doctoral programs fit the talent needs of your organization, connect with us to learn how to hire from Rowan.

Andrew Duffy, Associate Director of Employer Relations

Recruiting Talent - Business Students and Alumni - Internships and Career Opportunities

The Rohrer College of Business Center for Professional Development (RCPD) provides business students with the tools necessary to navigate the job and internship search process and to become career-ready.

The RCPD welcomes industry cannabis industry connections that seek to hire Rowan business students and alumni for both internship and full-time career opportunities. We also value facilitating cannabis industry connections through student engagement such as industry-led professional development workshops, guest speakers, recruitment fairs, and site visits to help students gain exposure to the industry and it’s hiring trends. 

Elisabeth Parker, Employer Relations Associate

Rohrer College of Business Center for Professional Development (RCPD)

Project-Based Learning (PBL) - Academic/Business Partnership

Project-Based Learning (PBL) is an academic/business partnership offered at the Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University. The goal of this very successful program is to bring real-world projects into the classroom, and, bring the classroom to the real world. PBL provides students with real-world projects, provides the entrepreneur with a resource to help grow their business, all the while adding to our regional economy - one of Rowan University's Pillars of Success.

Project examples include (but are not limited to) business plans, market/industry research, social media plans, human resource employee manuals, marketing plans to name a few. As part of a course, students participate in teams of 4 or 5 and work with the client throughout the semester while being mentored by the faculty member and consultants assigned to that course.

Stephen M. Kozachyn III, Director, Experiential Learning and Project-Based Learning (PBL)

Rohrer College of Business at Rowan University

Nurturing Student Entrpreneurs and Supporting Faculty to Integrate Entrepreneurial Mindset Elements into Courses

Cannabis Commercialization Studies academic curriculum offerings in the College of Business are offered from the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E). The I&E school is the first of its kind in NJ and one of just a few university-based schools of innovation and entrepreneurship in the country. Students pursuing Cannabis Commercialization Studies can extend their learning through the Rowan Center for Innovation and Entrpreneurship (RCIE) events, workshops, guest speaker series, competitions (idea stage and venture stage), and the Summer Accelerator Program (seed funding awards to winners).

Cannabis industry experts interested in becoming instructors for our Cannabis Commercialization academic courses are encouraged to apply through Rowan's jobs portal, see Adjunct in Innovation Entrepreneurship. Minimum requirements for adjunct faculty roles include an earned graduate degree in related field, five years relevant industry experience, and prior experience in teaching, training, and/or public speaking.

Benjamin McLarty, Ph.D.
Chair, School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E)
Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship

mclarty@rowan.edu   |   856-256-5433

MBA and Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Commercialization

Whether you are drawn to Plant Touching or Ancillary Cannabis Business career pathways - or want to explore options in both categories - you can tailor Cannabis Commercialization studies to support your career goals. Cross-over talent is in demand, and business acumen is critical for both plant touching verticals and ancillary businesses serving the cannabis industry.

Rowan MBA students select 3 courses to satisfy pursuit of a MBA Concentration or a Graduate Certificate in Cannabis Commercialization The two required courses include Evolution of the Cannabis Industry and Business Model Innovation in Cannabis. One elective course is chosen to complement career goals. To learn more about options, course descriptions, and how to apply, visit: go.rowan.edu/CannabisBusiness.

Jennifer Maden, Assistant Dean and Director of Graduate Business Programs

Philanthropy and Corporate Giving

The Office of University Advancement is eager to connect with community members, alumni, foundations, and companies that are interested in supporting Rowan University's Cannabis Institute. Opportunities exist to support scholarships for students who are interested in entering the cannabis industry. General sponsorships of the Institute and its related Centers, as well as event-specific sponsorships, are also available. Gifts can also be targeted for research or curriculum development. Your philanthropic giving will contribute to improved economic opportunity and strenghten our region's civic and economic fabric. 

Joe Delgado, Senior Director for Development

delgadoj@rowan.edu | 856-256-5227