PC Business – Rhode Island FC
PC Business
Proud Partner of Rhode Island FC
About the 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 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.
Undergraduate Programs
PC Business offers a distinctive blend of real-world learning and values-based education. Students apply business theory to solve practical problems, develop critical thinking skills within a liberal arts foundation and Catholic, Dominican tradition. With hands-on experiences, we prepare students to achieve their goals through rigorous academic training and meaningful relationships.
Graduate Programs
Graduate programs at PC Business are designed to address the evolving needs of the job market. These programs cover various areas such as business, analytics, and sports, equipping graduates with relevant skills for professional environments. Students receive a comprehensive education and develop skills aligned with PC’s liberal arts, Catholic, and Dominican foundation.
Corporate Engagement Opportunities
As the top ranked business school in southeastern New England according to Poets&Quants, we consistently strive to support the local economy through corporate partnerships. Historically, we have collaborated with businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. We provide a variety of engagement opportunities, including continuing education, consulting services, and interactions with current students, among many others.
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.
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.
Customized Corporate Training & Professional Development
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.
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.
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.
- Snacks with Students
- Friar Sales Showcase
- Careers In… Series
- Executive in Residence
- Classroom Guest Speaker
- Workshops
- Club or Organization Guest Speaker
PC Business Fast Facts
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
#43
Ranked 43 by Poets&Quants Best Undergraduate Business Schools. For the fifth year in a row, PC Business ranked in the Top 50 nationally (Poets&Quants, 2025).
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).
