Corporate Engagement

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The Providence College School of Business offers an education grounded in integrity, integrating the finest aspects of business education with practical experience. From day one at PC Business, students become an essential part of a dynamic, interconnected community of peers, leading faculty, scholars, and alumni. 

PC Business students are not only encouraged to translate classroom knowledge into real-world application, but are also equipped with the necessary resources through consulting projects, internships, and comprehensive career coaching, all rooted in an ethical framework unique to Providence College’s liberal arts and Catholic Dominican tradition. 

With four undergraduate programs—accountancy, finance, management, and marketing—and three graduate programs—MBA, MS in Business Analytics, and an online MS in Sports Administration—PC Business is developing future business leaders equipped with the tools to meet any challenge.

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Assistant Professor of Accountancy, Dr. Sydnee Manley

John Smith ’13, ’15G

Director of Corporate Engagement
Staff Profile
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401-865-2817
jsmith45@providence.edu

Real World Learning

Course Embedded Consulting Projects

PC Business collaborates with various companies, non-profits, and government agencies to provide consulting services for projects that the organization may not have the resources to undertake independently.

By working with graduate-level students and high-achieving undergraduates, organizations can engage in a semester-long project to address real-world challenges.

Consulting opportunities are available during the fall and spring semesters, as well as the summer months. Interested organizations can contact John Smith for more information.

Explore Opportunities
Benjamin Family Social Media Fellowship

The Benjamin Family Social Media Fellowship, established in 2016, offers training and opportunities to undergraduate PC students to plan and execute social media campaigns through the Providence College School of Business social media accounts. In recent years, the fellowship has expanded to include community clients, providing social media and digital marketing support.

Opportunities for organizations:

  • Become a client (9-month commitment)
  • Guest speaking opportunities to fellows
  • Mentoring (9-month commitment) – Each fellow is paired with an industry mentor to provide additional guidance and support.

Contact John Smith to learn more and explore these opportunities.

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Huxley Capital

Launched in 2024, Huxley Capital is an internship program provided by PC Business for undergraduate business students. It serves as a multi-asset investment vehicle focused on asset allocation across equity and fixed income markets. Huxley interns are responsible for managing real endowed funds on behalf of the college.

PC Business invites industry experts to engage with Huxley Capital through various means, such as participating in weekly virtual market updates, serving as guest mentors or speakers, or exploring other creative engagement opportunities.

For more information or to get involved, please contact Paul Scanlon.

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Continuing Education

Customized Corporate Training & Professional Development Programs

Providence College provides tailored education programs for organizations. From enterprise-wide to unit-specific training, PC Business faculty experts can design personalized programs to meet your specific needs. As the top-ranked business school in southeastern New England, we offer programs on various topics, including finance, accounting, marketing, and management. Participants will receive verifiable credentials from the School of Business upon completion of a program.

Please contact John Smith to arrange your custom education program.

Build Your Program
MBA (Part-Time & Full Time)

The AACSB-accredited MBA Program at Providence College offers both part-time, full-time options. Delivered in-person, the PC MBA not only gives you the academic experience you need to elevate your career, but you’ll also build connections among faculty staff, and an eager alumni network.

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MS Business Analytics

The Providence College Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) degree program is your key to entering the booming business analytics field. Delivered by expert faculty from both the School of Business and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, the PC MSBA is a rigorous, quantitative program that blends best practices from math, computer science, finance, and operations management. As a result, you learn more than the field’s current programs. You also learn the critical thinking skills required to adapt as the tools of the profession evolve.

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MS Sports Administration (Online)

The M.S. in Sports Administration program at PC equips emerging and mid-career professionals with the skills to lead in the dynamic world of athletics. Here, you’ll develop the expertise to thrive in public relations, guest services, sponsorship, event planning, facility management, athletic compliance, and beyond. 

Coursework combines critical business principles with athletic-specific competencies, all rooted in the ethics-focused and mission-driven culture that is a hallmark of the PC experience. Housed in the AACSB-accredited Providence College School of Business, courses are taught by expert faculty and leaders in the industry. 

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Graduate Certificates

Providence College School of Business graduate certificate programs demonstrate advanced studies in specific fields without requiring you to enroll in a degree program. After completing a PC Business graduate certificate, you may apply these credits to a PC MBA, should you choose to pursue one. Students already accepted into a PC MBA program may choose to use their electives to pursue a graduate certificate in addition to their degree.

PC Business graduate certificate programs require three courses (9 credit hours).

  • Business Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Sports Management
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Competitions

We host several competitions throughout the year and seek out qualified mentors and judges.

  • Business Ethics Case Competitions
  • PwC Challenge
  • CFA Institute Research Challenge
  • Bloomberg Global Trading Challenge

Student Engagement & Career Exploration

We offer a suite of student engagement and career exploration programs for students and we’re continually looking for industry speakers.

Past Consulting Project Clients

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Saucony
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Collette Travel
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Narragansett Brewing Co.
Providence College Athletics
Providence College Athletics
Coast To Coast Promotions
Coast to Coast Promotions
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Samsonite

Student Outcomes

98%

of 2023 graduates employed or attending school within six months of graduation.

94%

of 2023 graduates participated in at least one internship as an undergraduate.

92%

of 2023 graduates say they are working in their desired field.

Rankings

#37

Ranked 37 by Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools. For the fifth year in a row, PC Business ranked in the Top 50 nationally (Poets&Quants, 2024).

110

The PC Part-Time MBA was named the 110 best part-time MBA program nationally, by U.S. News & World Report (2024).

#3

Providence College ranked #3 in the U.S. News & World Report’s “Regional Universities North” category (2024).