Rowan College of South Jersey and Rastelli Foods Group have announced a new Premier Partnership designed to provide global expertise for industry-backed entrepreneurship and food science programs to educate tomorrow's entrepreneurial, culinary, and organic farming innovators.
Rastelli Employee Benefits
- 40% Discount on tuition and per-credit fees on credit-bearing degree and certificate programs
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Adjunct instructor opportunities
- Serve on program Advisory Committees
Note: Non-credit-bearing programs are not eligible for the partnership discount. Discount effective as of the Fall 2023 semester.
RCSJ Student Benefits
- Priority placements with Rastelli for internship experience when available
- Mentorships and career exploration
- Pre-graduation employment opportunities
The Rastelli Foods Group Business Studies Scholarship
Rastelli Foods and the Rowan College Foundation offer 17, $2,000 scholarships annually to first-and-second-year students enrolled in one of RCSJ's Business Studies programs, with additional scholarships available to Career and Technical Education division students enrolled in a business-related certificate program. Students must be registered for 12+ credits per semester and maintain a 3.0+ GPA to qualify; and submit a 250-word essay. Learn more or apply at RCSJ.edu/Scholarships.
Programs
RCSJ offers a wide array of business and food industry degree and certificate programs to help you launch a new career or advance within your current role. In-classroom learning is backed up by hands-on experience through internship placements provided by Rastelli and the division's Internship Career Connections program.
For Business Studies students interested in saving big on a four-year degree, RCSJ offers the opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree from Rowan University in Data Analytics or Global Business and Leadership through the 3+1 program for less than $35,000. Visit RCSJ.edu/RU to learn more about commerce-focused offerings.
Short-term Non-credit-bearing Certifications
Some programs can be completed in less than three months, with the longest taking twelve months. Program completion leads to industry-valued credentialing.
- Comp TIA Certifications Data Analytics Professional Bookkeeping with Quickbooks
- Programming and Network Certificates
Certificates of Achievement
These credit-bearing certificates of achievement are designed to stack into associate degree programs, and give those who already have a bachelor's degree an advantage on their resume. Students earn up to 18 credits in these programs.
- Accounting
- Business Software Tools
- Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design
- Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design
- Digital Marketing
- Entrepreneurship
- Management
- Technology Help Desk Support
- Website Development
Associate Degrees
In just two years you can complete an associate degree and begin working in the field through our A.A.S. programs. Typically, students pursuing A.A. and A.S. degrees plan to transfer on for their bachelor's degree.
- Accounting, A.A.S.
- Business Administration, A.S. (3+1 eligible)
- Business Management A.A.S. (Cumberland-based)
- Computer Graphic Arts: Game/Interactive Design, A.A.S.
- Computer Information Systems, A.S. (3+1 eligible at Gloucester only)
- Computer Graphic Arts: Print Design Option, A.A.S.
- Digital Marketing, A.A.S.
- Entrepreneurship, A.A.S.
- Finance, A.S.
- Human Resource Management, A.S.
- Network Management, A.A.S. (Cumberland-based)
"As a proud alumnus of Gloucester County College (now RCSJ), this project holds a deeply personal meaning for me. Rastelli's is a homegrown company, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of the South Jersey community. We recognize the immense value of education, not just for individuals but for the entire community. Through our partnership with Rowan, we hope to provide young people with creative opportunities, like those that were once provided to me by the College, and to cultivate interest in trade careers. Our ultimate goal is to help shape the future of food science, research and development, engineering, and food manufacturing in South Jersey, creating more job opportunities for our own team members and other food companies in the area. By investing in career mentorship and education, we are strengthening our community, supporting other homegrown companies, and bolstering our economy. The College set the foundation for growing Rastelli's into who we are today, and our family is honored to help continue that tradition for future generations." — Ray Rastelli, President and CEO of Rastelli Foods Group
