PC Business Announces Partnership with Rhode Island FC
The Providence College School of Business has announced a partnership with Rhode Island FC. This collaboration aligns the School of Business with a prominent sports organization and venue in Rhode Island.
This fall, PC Business will launch its newest graduate program, an online Master of Science in Sports Administration. This program aims to equip professionals with the necessary skills for leadership roles in athletics. The partnership is expected to draw additional interest to the program and contribute to the growth of the School of Business.
Interim Dean Christine Earley noted, “The Rhode Island FC organization has been incredible to work with. Since the start of my interim dean tenure, they have been great friends to the School of Business; speaking to classes and co-curricular groups, being our featured keynote speaker at our graduate student orientation and more. I’m excited to continue to collaborate with the entire organization moving forward.”
Nico Lorgnier, faculty director of the online Master of Science in Sports Administration, said, “Partnering with Rhode Island FC provides valuable brand exposure for the School of Business and our new MS in Sports Administration. With a storied athletics tradition at PC, working with RIFC was a natural next step. With this partnership, we will better serve the local community while strengthening our programs.”
As part of the partnership, PC Business will have digital and concourse signage at the new stadium in Pawtucket, RI. Additionally, PC Business will engage in exciting branding activities at selected games during the upcoming season.
About Providence College School of Business
The Providence College School of Business offers an education grounded in integrity, combining 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 applications, 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.
About Rhode Island Football Club
Rhode Island FC, A Club for All Rhode Island, is independently owned and operated, and is the only homegrown men’s professional team in the state. It is led by co-founders Brett M. Johnson and former MLS and USMNT player Michael Parkhurst, a Rhode Island native. The club began play in 2024, advancing to the USL Championship Final in its inaugural season. RIFC will open the 2025 season at home in its permanent stadium in downtown Pawtucket. The Stadium at Tidewater Landing is a state-of-the-art, 100 percent electric, soccer-specific venue with a 10,500+ capacity. For more information visit rhodeislandfc.com.
