Business Studies B.S.
Degree: B.S.
Location(s): Rhode Island, North Carolina
Length: 2 years
Credits: 60-63
Earn Your Bachelor’s Degree in Two Years
Designed for students who have completed an associate degree, JWU Providence’s Business Studies program provides a structured, two-year pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree. Through the focused curriculum, develop a practical understanding of core business functions, including management, finance and organizational operations.
This program offers a broad foundation in key areas of business, including marketing, operations management, human resources, finance and supply chain management. This integrated approach helps you build a well-rounded understanding of how different business functions work together within an organization.
You can also tailor your degree by focusing on an area that best suits your unique career goals, including operations management, human resources, international business, marketing and entrepreneurship.
Learn from faculty with industry experience who combine the latest theory with real-world situations. They’ll show you how to use effective management techniques and bring your studies to life with projects and case studies from real companies.
Curriculum
| First two years: | 60-63 | |
| Associate degree or equivalent. Students must meet program’s general education requirements listed below. | ||
| OR | ||
| in Baking & Pastry Arts | ||
| OR | ||
| in Culinary Arts | ||
| Third and fourth years: | ||
Credits Business Foundations | ||
| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN1001 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| BUSN3010 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUSN4030 | Global Strategy Capstone | 3 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 3 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT2030 | Operations and Supply Chain Management I | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Managerial Technology | ||
| Process and Quality Management | ||
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Connecting | 3 | |
One course with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline | ||
| Measuring | 3 | |
| Statistics I | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Microeconomics | ||
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
| First two years: | 60-63 | |
| Associate degree or equivalent. Students must meet program’s general education requirements listed below. | ||
| OR | ||
| in Baking & Pastry Arts | ||
| OR | ||
| in Culinary Arts | ||
| Third and fourth years: | ||
|
Credits
Business Foundations |
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| ACCT1210 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ACCT1220 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| BUSN1001 | Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
| BUSN3010 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| BUSN4030 | Global Strategy Capstone | 3 |
| FISV2000 | Finance | 3 |
| FIT1040 | Spreadsheet Design for Business Solutions | 3 |
| LAW2001 | The Legal Environment of Business I | 3 |
| MGMT2001 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MGMT2030 | Operations and Supply Chain Management I | 3 |
| MRKT1001 | Marketing Foundations | 3 |
| Major Courses | ||
| MGMT2020 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| MGMT3030 | Managerial Technology | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Connecting | 3 | |
|
One course with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), at the 4000 level
|
||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
|
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline
|
||
| Measuring | 3 | |
| Statistics I | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Microeconomics | ||
|
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline
|
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| A&S Electives | 3 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Total Credits | 60.0 | |
Take the Next Step in Your Education
Many students aren’t sure what to do next after earning their associate degree. That’s what makes this program special — you can continue your education and prepare for a wide variety of career paths. Whether you’re already at JWU or transferring here from another institution, you can smoothly transition into this program with your previously earned credits and complete a bachelor’s degree that complements your associate degree.
In this program, you can:
- Pitch your own business ideas at JWU Sharkfest, our annual business competition that awards cash prizes for you to invest in your endeavor.
- Apply previously earned credits and/or an associate degree to earn your bachelor’s in as little as two years.
- Learn from experienced faculty who have spent years in the industry as corporate consultants, managers, accountants and more.
What does a business career look like?
- Entrepreneur
- Operations manager
- Business analyst
- General manager
- Securities trader
Some professions may require additional study, background checks, certifications, licenses, exams and/or experience as required qualifications for employment. Students are responsible for verifying that they can meet the employment requirements of potential employers.
Faculty Contacts
Rhode Island
Debbie Howarth, Ed.D.
Professor and College Chair
401-598-1484
debbie.howarth@jwu.edu
North Carolina
Sunil Atreya, M.S.
Associate Professor and College Chair
980-598-1524
sunil.atreya@jwu.edu