Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs

The AACSB-accredited MBA Program at Providence College offers four programs of study: Part-Time, Full-Time, 4 + 1, and Accounting Cohort. Accounting Cohort students follow a specific curriculum, while students in the 4 + 1, full-time, or part-time MBA programs all take the same core courses. Because students are all taking the same courses, these three programs provide the option to slow down or accelerate the time to degree completion. Students can easily move from part-time to full-time, or the other direction, allowing for maximum flexibility in meeting individual needs. (Students in the Accounting Cohort Program cannot switch programs.)

Program Objectives

Combine business theories and practice to solve complex business problems
Obtain hands-on experience through student engagement activities on a variety of areas of business within the sports industry.
Apply knowledge and skills in a real-world consulting project.
Attain the content and professional knowledge necessary for successful performance.
Develop your professional tool kit to unlock your career potential

MBA Fast Facts

12 graduate courses: ten core courses, and two-to-three elective courses
On-campus delivery
Pre-enrollment requirements
Four Options
- 4+1
- Accounting Cohort
- Part-Time
- Full Time
Flexible Deadlines

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Full-Time
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Full-Time MBA

The full-time MBA program can be completed in as little as one year. Full-time MBA students typically enroll in three to four courses per term. Students who have completed the nine prerequisite courses can complete the program in one calendar year. Students who still have prerequisites to fulfill can start the program before completing the MBA prerequisites. Depending on how many prerequisite courses the student needs to fulfill, the program can take up to two years full-time to complete.

Please read the Full-Time Sample Program of Study for more details.

Full-Time Sample Schedule

4 months before deadline	Apply to MBA Program
Summer sessions	MBA Internship
Fall semester	3-4 MBA courses
Winter session	1 MBA elective
Spring semester	3-4 MBA courses
Summer sessions	2 MBA courses
Complete MBA degree

For admissions deadlines and details, visit our Admission page

Part-Time
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Part-Time MBA

The part-time MBA program is designed for working professionals who need flexibility to continue their education. Typically, a part-time student takes one to two courses per semester. Students who have completed the MBA prerequisites can complete the MBA program in approximately two years.

Please read the Part-Time Sample Program of Study for more details.

Part-Time Sample Schedule

4 months before deadline	Apply to MBA Program
Summer sessions	MBA Internship (unless waived) 1-2 courses
Fall semester	1-2 MBA courses
Spring semester	1-2 MBA courses
Summer sessions	1-2 MBA courses
Fall semester	1-2 MBA courses
Spring semester	1-2 MBA courses
Complete MBA degree

For admissions deadlines and details, visit our Admission page

4 + 1
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4 + 1 MBA

The 4 + 1 MBA program is specifically designed for Providence College undergraduate business majors to obtain their MBA in one year after graduation. This innovative program enables PC students to be accepted while still pursuing their bachelor’s degree. The 4 + 1 program is designed for students to take three to four classes per academic term for one to one-and-a-half years full-time.

PC juniors or seniors who are interested in the 4 + 1 program are encouraged to follow the posted application deadlines. Priority for admission into the Program will be given to complete applications submitted prior to the dates below. Applications are complete when an application, personal statement, resume, application fee, final transcripts, (2) recommendation forms, and GMAT scores are received. Completed applications received after the deadlines are subject to the rolling admission guidelines and will be reviewed within four to six weeks of the last 4 + 1 decision deadline.

4 + 1 Junior Candidate

The program encourages current PC students to apply during their junior year and complete the MBA prerequisites during their junior year. If admitted into the Program, applicants will begin taking one to two MBA courses during senior year. Students will work with the MBA Program director, their faculty adviser, and the dean of Graduate Studies to determine the appropriate MBA courses to take during senior year. 4 + 1 juniors may complete the remaining MBA courses within one academic year after graduation. Junior MBA applicants should apply to the program by the posted admission deadlines. Please refer to the 4 + 1 Recommended Plan of Study document.

4+1 Junior MBA Program Schedule

Junior Year	Apply to MBA Program Complete MBA pre-requisite courses
Senior Year (fall & spring)	1-2 MBA courses*(with permission from PCSB and UG Dean)
Graduate Summer sessions	MBA Internship, 1-2 MBA courses
Graduate Fall semester	4 MBA courses
Winter session	1 MBA elective
Graduate Spring semester	4 MBA courses
Complete MBA Program

Accounting Cohort
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Accounting Cohort MBA

The one-year MBA Accounting Cohort Program is designed for students with a background in accounting to complete an MBA degree in 13-14 months full-time; summer to summer. The program is designed to prepare students for the CPA and is focused on providing skills for accounting majors to be successful in future positions in management. MBA courses will be designed to address the specific skills needed for accountants to be successful in the business community. Students in this program will complete 12 graduate business courses; 8 core courses and 4 elective courses in 13-14 months as part of a cohort of students. The curriculum is designed to be taken as a group, where core classes are designed to encourage team-based learning. Students in this program take all of their core courses, and most of their electives together. The program begins with a summer internship designed to help students use their work experience for class discussion and, then, interweaves both core business courses and accounting electives throughout the program. Students will also engage in an interactive business project or case competition as part of the program. Please note, that there is limited space available and we will only accept applications for other MBA programs (4+1, FT and PT) when spaces fill. Students who are not admitted to the accounting cohort program may apply to one of the other programs.

Accounting Cohort MBA Schedule

Courses must be taken in this order:

Summer Term	MBA Elective or MBA 651
	MBA 502
Fall Semester	MBA 689*
	MBA 687*
	MBA 676*
	MBA Elective or MBA 651
Winter Intersession	1 MBA Elective
Spring Semester	MBA 611*
	MBA 626*
	MBA 690*
	MBA Elective or MBA 651
Summer I Term	MBA 700*
	MBA Elective

*Course must be taken in sequential order and are only offered in these terms.

Please note: There is no Accounting Cohort section of MBA 651 and it can be taken any semester the course is offered.

For admissions deadlines and details, visit our Admission page

Providence College School of Business Graduate Programs Contact Information:

Ryan Center 135
Phone: 401.865.2294
pcsb-grad@providence.edu

Admission Information

Step One: Application

Complete and submit the online application and pay the application fee. The non-refundable fee must be paid after you have submitted your application. In preparation of submitting the application form for admission, please have your resume ready for upload, and complete your personal essay. The application form will also ask for two recommenders.

It is encouraged to submit the online application first and foremost and, then, submit other items, such as transcripts and scores. In so doing, students will be able to track their application status online and the MBA Program Office can contact the student with upcoming deadline information.

Personal Statement: Your essay should address the following areas in 500 words or fewer:

Your reason for pursuing graduate study at Providence College.
Your academic background and work experience that qualifies you for the admittance to the MBA program and how this applies to your future plans or career goals.
Other information that may be of special interest or extenuating circumstances that you would like the program to know about your candidacy.

Two Recommendations: As part of the online application, you must submit the names and contact information of two recommenders who can speak to your ability to be successful in the MBA Program. The recommenders will be sent an email directly from the online application system once you click “send to recommender.” No more than two recommendations is preferred.

Step Two: Send Supporting Materials

Official Transcripts (Domestic): The MBA Program requires transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary educational institutions. This includes both complete and incomplete degrees/studies in the U.S. and non-U.S. institutions. All transcripts must be sent directly from the academic institution, not the applicant.

Please have all official transcripts are sent electronically to: gradschool@providence.edu (preferred), or via mail to: Graduate Admissions, Providence College, Office of Admission, 1 Cunningham Square, Providence, RI 02918.

GMAT or GRE Score Reports: MBA applicants are required to take the GMAT or GRE exam. Under certain circumstances testing requirements may be waived.

Step Three: For International Applicants Only

Submit the following:

Official TOEFL scores, with a score of at least 100 (internet based), taken within the last 2 years
Official transcripts from World Education Services (WES)
International students accepted should be prepared to obtain a student visa.
Additional information and requirements for International Students

Step Four: Check Application Status

MBA applicants are responsible for monitoring their application. Applicants can monitor their application status online. The MBA Program will email applicants once all application materials have been sent to the MBA Program and the application is complete. To protect the privacy of our applicants, we do not release the application status or decision via non-official email, phone, or fax. In addition, we do not discuss an applicant’s status with anyone except the applicant.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Career and Advising

Career Coaching:

Susan Riley, the Providence College School of Business career coach, is a dedicated graduate business students. Susan partners with PCSB graduate students in exploring career opportunities, setting career goals, and establishing plans to reach them. Susan has worked in higher education for more than a decade. As a professor, she taught courses on entrepreneurship and innovation, management, and international business, as well as co-directed the one-year MBA program at the University of Rhode Island. Susan now enjoys helping PCSB graduate students find their passion and assist in their career planning and professional development.

To contact Susan, make an appointment in Handshake or email her at pcsb-grad@providence.edu.

Individual Career Planning at Chirico Career Center:

Career coachingappointments with a dedicated PCSB Graduate Programs career coach (Susan Riley)
Drop-in hours with a career coach for quick questions on resumes, interview prep, salary negotiations, and more
Personalized, career planning tools, such as the Individualized Professional Development Plan (IPDP)

Online Career Planning Resources:

FriarLink – an exclusive, Providence College-only, online community for networking with the loyal Friar Family and joining career affinity groups.

Handshake – a portal that connects PC students with jobs and internships across the country.

Vmock – an online, AI, subscriber-only tool to improve resumes.

Big Interview – leading system for learning and practicing interview skills, with hands-on practice tailored to specific industries, jobs, and experience levels.

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Providence College School of Business Graduate Programs

Office Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Evening appointments available.
Ryan Center for Business Studies Room 135
401.865.2294
pcsb-grad@providence.edu

Graduate Admissions

Harkins Hall 109
401.865.2247
gradschool@providence.edu