JWU degree programs maintain the highest commitment to developing the professional and life skills necessary for graduates to become leaders in the global community.College of BusinessJWU’s College of Business brings today’s forward-thinking concepts to life, giving students the necessary tools to succeed in the global economy. Programs that include marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, fashion retailing, criminal justice and equine management take students inside their chosen field. In the classroom, the student experience blends a traditional business education with real-world application. Through intensive career services, internships and professional development clubs, students gain hands-on experience, develop their résumés and set themselves apart from other business graduates.The Hospitality CollegeThe rapid expansion of the global hospitality industry is providing a range of opportunities for experienced, well-educated managers. From hotels, resorts and spas to careers in ecotourism and sports and event management, JWU programs provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to launch successful careers in any facet of the hospitality industry. Students get hands-on training with leading-edge industry software, including Fidelio and POSitouch, and gain work experience at industry partnerships sites like Mile High Stadium, Madison Square Garden and the Doral Gold Resort & Spa, or at JWU-owned and –operated hotels, restaurants and banquet facilities.
College of Culinary ArtsFrom positions in restaurants, resorts, spas and cruise lines to careers in nutrition, food product development or as celebrity chefs – opportunities in the expansive culinary industry are limited only by graduates’ imaginations. By combining hands-on culinary training with a foundation in the liberal arts, business classes, social responsibility and relevant work experience at sites around the world, JWU’s pioneering model of education is preparing the 21st-century chef for success in the global economy.
School of TechnologyIn the fast-growing, borderless technology field, the demand for well-trained professionals continues to increase. From virtual environments, web and print design to game engine development, robotics and software engineering, JWU’s career-focused degree programs bring students inside their chosen fields. Emphasizing strategic solutions to real-world problems, the university’s lab-based curriculum provides students with the necessary hands-on experience to accelerate their career progress. Students also develop project management and communication skills to work proactively in interdisciplinary teams, and convey their ideas to multiple audiences.
Graduate ProgramsThe Alan Shawn Feinstein Graduate School offers an MBA with optional concentrations in accounting, hospitality and information technology, as well as an MS in Criminal Justice Management. The school also offers an MAT in Teacher Education leading to certification in business education, food service education, elementary education, elementary special education or secondary special education; an MEd in Teaching and Learning and an EdD in Educational Leadership. All these accredited programs remain true to JWU's experiential approach of combining theory, research and practice, and are taught by industry-experienced professionals.