Hands-on Learning

At JWU, you won’t just study what you love. You’ll do what you love. Hands-on learning is built right into the curriculum, so you can build valuable business experience and a professional network long before you graduate.

Internships
Jump start your career with on the job experience that sets you apart from the competition. JWU business students have interned at:

• Bank of America
• Target, Samsonite and Nordstrom
• Walt Disney World
• Amica and Northwestern Mutual
• VH1 and OK Weekly
• Hill Holiday and Duffy & Shanley
• Biltmore Hotel and Providence Fashion Week
• RI Dept. of the Attorney General
• Heineken USA and New England Revolution
• Anthropologie, Hollister, Lucky Brand and Zegna's corporate offices
• Swarovski North America

Study Abroad
Train with experts all over the world, gain global perspective in your field and make lasting career connections in our Study Abroad programs.

Hands-On Labs

Ad Lab Where JWU’s creative minds get more creative. Use video editing and design industry tools, and develop integrated advertising and marketing campaigns — often for real clients.

Finance Lab Develop business competencies and critical thinking skills “in the field,” in this real-life lab complete with real time stock and securities information and live electronic ticker tape.

Retail Lab Get hands-on fashion merchandising and retail marketing experience with all facets from the field, especially garments/clothing, accessories, specialty goods, furnishings and home goods.

Center for Entrepreneurship Find the resources to bring your business ideas and entrepreneurship ventures to life, including brainstorming and creative space, technology and professional mentorship.

Projects with Real Companies
With faculty guidance, help a company come up with product development, business plans, PR and ad campaigns, branding, retail strategies, budgeting, financial planning or website development. Our Directed Work Experience students have worked with:

• Boys & Girls Club, Big Sisters and other nonprofits
• Newport Chamber of Commerce and other local organizations
• JCPenney and small businesses

Professional Development
Career fairs and networking with employers are just the start. Our business clubs and National Student Organizations connect you with industry experts, leadership training and diverse professional development opportunities.

Community Service
Here's your chance to become a leader. Work on targeted community service projects that develop the skills you need to thrive in business.