MBA Curriculum

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Providence College MBA Program is a high-quality, management-focused program designed to create a comprehensive understanding of business organizations with an emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving skills, data analysis, and knowledge across a breadth of business disciplines. The curriculum is structured to incorporate a deep quantitative focus and an emphasis on data-driven, strategic decision-making.

The MBA Program offers four options: Part-Time MBA, Full-Time MBA, 4 + 1 MBA Program, and the Accounting Cohort. Each MBA Program requires 12 to 21 courses: eight prerequisite courses, nine MBA core courses, and three to four electives.

MBA Course Schedule & Academic Calendar

The PC MBA Program is dedicated to providing students with maximum flexibility by offering MBA courses throughout the year — fall, winter, spring, and summer semesters, as well as accelerated courses taught in weekend and week-long programs. Information regarding the MBA schedule can be found on CyberFriar.

Both MBA core and elective courses are offered fall, spring, and summer sessions. In addition, electives are also offered during winter session. The MBA Program offers week and weekend-long accelerated courses throughout the year and always during winter intersession.

For more details regarding academic dates, please see the Graduate Academic Calendar.

The Providence College School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, a distinction held by only 5 percent of business schools worldwide.