PC Testimonials

The Providence College MBA was a rewarding opportunity to learn and network with other like-minded professionals. The program succeeds in constructing a well-rounded understanding of business and had an immediate impact on my success in the workplace.

Cameron Richer MBA '18

Without an undergraduate background in business, I felt an MBA was necessary for me to move forward in my career. The program at PC opened new doors for me at my company, eventually resulting in a promotion.

Sarah Morton MBA '19

Pursuing an MBA at Providence College has provided an opportunity to work with classmates who have work experience in a variety of different industries. Each graduate student brings a unique perspective to classroom discussions. The interactive nature of these discussions often provides a useful analytical framework for solving problems in my own professional career.

Jonathan Warning MBA '20G

The PC MBA provides the flexibility a working professional needs to succeed as a student. Through coursework that delivers a strong foundation and depth of understanding I was able to apply what I learned in the classroom each night to my work the next morning. The MBA program offers numerous and valuable opportunities for collaboration with faculty and students outside the classroom that enhance the learning experience. Once you graduate, the reputation of Providence College stands behind your accomplishments as a student and strengthens the value of your degree.

Todd Amaral MBA '18

Providence College taught me how to be a thought leader. I was constantly challenged through the diverse curriculum and with the help of my professors to deepen my conclusions, whether the topic was a Jane Eyre novel or a Financial case study, I was encouraged to extrapolate unique innovative perspectives and solutions. Through my constant encounters with creativity and challenge throughout my Providence College experience I had become prepared for my career in Finance.

Lauren Griffin '16

"Providence College has instilled in me a desire to continue growing, learning, and thriving in new and challenging situations. As a result, I have been able to synthesize my experiences at Providence College to add value for my clients in a constantly changing business world."

Cristian Higuita Montoya '16 '17G

During the summer of 2016, I interned in the assurance practice at PwC. The internship was a great learning opportunity, as I applied the knowledge and skills from my accounting classes in a real-world environment. During the internship, I discovered the importance that auditing has in the corporate world, which heightened my eagerness to accept a full-time offer. I also realized how the Friar Family atmosphere continues post-graduation, as multiple PC alumni, who were employed in that office at the time, reached out to me throughout those eight weeks.

Caroline Haddad '17

Providence College, specifically my accounting professors, helped me succeed in my internship by training me in the technical skills needed in my field as well as other skills that have helped me to become a more well-rounded person. I really enjoyed my experience interning at Ernst & Young, so I thank Providence College for opening that door for me.

Brian Donohue '18

Over the summer I worked at BlackRock in New York City. I spent the summer researching and trading residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities and other asset-backed securities. By using my finance major and liberal arts background, I was able to excel in all areas of the internship.

Meghan Frazier '18

Providence College was instrumental in helping me land an internship and job offer. The business school curriculum prepared me to perform well and communicate effectively with coworkers and management, which was a major advantage for me as an intern.

Jackson Boisvert '18

The small size of PC’s accountancy department allowed me to get to know my professors and advisor, who discussed career paths with me as early as freshman year. PC also gave me access to the Big Four firms, where I was able to stay in contact with professionals throughout my college journey. Lastly, the wide range of classes made me more well rounded and allowed me to thrive throughout the entire internship.

Abby White '18

My time at PC has taught me the value of hard work and the importance of showing up every morning with the ambition to learn. These virtues enabled me to work on a number of incredible projects that were both challenging and meaningful.

Tyler Mead '18

The PC MBA offers a tremendous value to all interested students and working professionals. I was able to broaden my professional network among fellow MBA students, faculty, and staff. The flexibility of course offerings, and the wide variety of subject areas, have helped me a great deal to pursue my MBA while also working full-time.

Andrew Lambert, MBA '16

I think I’ve learned most in my MBA classes where there was a healthy mixture part-time working professionals and also students. I figured the class where you were interfacing with someone across the world could not only serve you well in the course of your MBA. These are the kind of experiences that you can talk to a potential recruiter or a managing partner that you happen to bump into. These are the interesting things that they will actually be engaged when talking to you, and they’ll remember you.

R.J. Depietri, MBA '16

I decided to take a week off from work and participate in the study abroad component of the MBA program because I felt that it would give me a better global perspective on companies that I have the potential to work for in the future. It also opened up my eyes to some other cultures that I wouldn’t have necessarily thought of when I was working every day.

Alexandra Geer, MBA '16

I had a few places to choose from and PC really had everything I wanted to do. It was affordable, that was one of the biggest things that I found and also since I’ve been here there has been a lot of support as far as flexibility with classes and time as a working professional. The schedule really works for me and many people that might be working a full time job.

Jeffry Martins, MBA '18

The MBA program at Providence College provided real-world case studies; which enhanced not only my problem solving and communication capabilities, but also further developed my teamwork skills.

John Vesce, MBA '15

PC’s MBA program helped me to develop my strengths and work on my weakness as to prepare me for a professional work environment. In the classroom professors treat you as working professionals and try to guide you in the right direction that works best for each individual. PC has so much to offer when preparing for the next step in your life. I was able to set a path with goals I would like to achieve. Without the help of the PC MBA program I would not be on the path to achieving those goals.

Samantha Rios, MBA '15

PC's MBA program helped me develop a complete understanding of how a business operates successfully, beyond my core expertise of marketing. Confidently understanding how accounting and finance, operations, and human resources affects a business has helped me grow my own firm and better serve my clients.

David Bradley, MBA '15

My MBA at Providence College gave me the opportunity to challenge myself in a great collaborative and diverse environment. It helped me understand the finer points of global business, its trends and how to lead an organization that gets challenged on a daily basis. PC’s MBA is fully oriented towards business realities, with a lot of hands on activities, discussions and small classes. This program is a great investment, with a very clear return.

Diego Becker, MBA '00

The MBA Program has provided the opportunity to expand upon my mindset in regards to teamwork, leadership, and innovation. I had the opportunity to step outside my comfort zone and truly put my networking and communication skills to the test. The MBA program is all about learning to apply much of the knowledge you’ve already learned in a business setting.

Laura Hasler, MBA '16

It’s a growingly diverse classroom with students and working professionals coming from a variety of different backgrounds.

Cody Edwards, MBA '16

Learning how to work in a global mindset and having an international perspective was a big takeaway and highlight of the PC MBA. It brought so much insight into how business is done in a global context, as well as helped build my network of professional connections across the globe.

Katherine Leyden, MBA '16

I really wanted to expand my network beyond my undergraduate college to other professionals geared towards the same goals. The MBA has taught me a lot about ‘soft skills’ and how I can market myself to provide value to an organization in my career.

Calen Woodworth, MBA '16

The different courses in management complement each other making it interesting to develop yourself. It was a great benefit to see the engagement of so many alums who came to our class, they were so willing to help and support the MBA students build the career path that we wanted.

Daniel Estevez Mujica, MBA '16

After working for a full year, I really wanted to take the time to invest back in myself and my education. A lot of the concepts that I have learned in my strategy and leadership classes have been fundamental in understanding how a large corporation functions cross-functionally and has been instrumental in building my career.

James Lineberger, MBA '16

The value of the PC MBA has been tremendous. The classes offered met and exceeded my needs in developing a general manager mindset utilizing various business functions. And all for a very reasonable cost when compared to other MBA programs! I am extremely happy with my decision to get my MBA at PC!

Lauren Hickey, MBA '13

The PC MBA program provided me with the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. I loved that I was able to gain knowledge in the industry and grow my professional network outside the classroom by attending networking and career development events.

Kelsey Owen, MBA '15

When I started the PC MBA Program, I was impressed by the passion the professors have for their subjects, the engaging content they shared, and the fun projects they assigned. My time at PC definitely helped prepare me for my career in marketing and allowed me to apply my learnings in a real world scenario.

Kristi Nayden, MBA '11

After completing my undergraduate degree in Chemistry I was skeptical about my ability to perform at a high level in the classroom with no previous business background. The PC MBA Program gave me the tools to be successful and nurtured my growth and understanding of a new career field.

Jeffrey Kirpas, MBA '17

I would recommend the PC MBA in a heartbeat. The professors, staff, and students were all willing to help out and make sure that I was getting to where I wanted to be. Because of the MBA Program, I was able to secure the accounting job I wanted.

Nathan Gelinas, MBA '15

The Providence College MBA program was truly a rich experience and solidified my business foundations. I am tremendously grateful for the time I spent and Providence College. The network of friends, colleagues, professors, and classmates is one that is invaluable.

Scott W. Johnson, MBA '14

The Providence College MBA really made the difference to help advance my career.

Rich Mona, MBA '15

The convenience of a night school program allowed me the flexibility to earn my MBA while building my career – and to take the lessons learned from my MBA classes and immediately apply them on the job.

Michael McKeldon Woody, MBA '84

As a full time working professional and part time MBA student, it can be difficult to balance work, an education, and personal obligations. The flexibility of the Providence College MBA program allows you to pace yourself according to your personal and professional goals and priorities.

Yomayra Reyes, MBA '16

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First-year Advising

The Providence College School of Business first-year advising model is designed to enhance the first-year experience for PCSB students by helping to provide a smooth transition to college. First-year business students are assigned a first-year academic advisor — a faculty member or administrator from their major in the PCSB — who will be their academic advisor during their first year. These advisors are experienced in working with new students.

Students will attend first-year advising workshops facilitated by their first year advisor during their first semester. The First-Year Advising Workshop Program will provide first-year students with an understanding of the PCSB curriculum and help them develop the skills needed to make important academic and co-curricular decisions. They will provide students with face-to-face check-ins with their first year academic advisor. Topics covered include business curriculum, registration, time management, career opportunities, and campus resources.

Students are required to attend the PCSB first-year advising workshop sessions to be eligible for PCSB preregistration. PCSB preregistration allows business majors to register for business courses before campuswide registration.

The PCSB First Year Advising Workshop Series will have seven meetings over the course of the fall semester from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.

PCSB First Year Advising Workshop Series

Week One: Overview of PCSB First Year Advising Workshop Series

Week Two: Overview of PC Foundation and Business Curriculum

Week Three: Overview of Major and Career Options

Week Four: Guest Speakers

Week Five: Overview of Advising Tools & Registration Process

Week Six: Final Preparation for PCSB Preregistration

Week Seven: Wrap Up/Pulling it all Together

Academic Advising Assessment

The PCSB is committed to students developing their own personal academic and career paths. PCSB first year students will take a PCSB academic advising assessment prior to registration which is designed to gauge business students’ understanding of advising resources, processes and policies. Successful completion of this assessment is required in order to obtain their altPIN for PCSB preregistration. Students must pass this assessment with at least an 80% (8 out of 10 questions).

Please note: Any first year business major who wants to change his/her major within the School of Business may submit his/her request to the PCSB Undergraduate Office by the end of the first week of classes each semester. After the first week of classes, the School of Business will not process any requests to change majors within the School of Business (e.g. ACC, FIN, MGT, MKT) until the next semester. Requests to change to a non-business major will be processed on an ongoing basis within PC guidelines.

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