Business Studies B.S.
Study in Rhode Island, Business Studies B.S.
Degree: B.S.
Location(s): Rhode Island, North Carolina
Length: 2 years
Credits: 60-63
Business In Providence
Studying at Providence means you can:
- Intern at local companies and organizations. Students in this program have recently interned at the RI Chamber of Commerce, Kohl’s, Amica Mutual and more.
- Learn from faculty with years of experience in the industry as consultants, authors, business owners and more.
- Pitch your own business idea in the annual JWU Sharkfest competition for a chance to win a cash prize to invest in your business.
| 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 | |
The Larry Friedman Center for Entrepreneurship
This entrepreneurship center, also known as “The Launch Pad,” offers students a collaborative space to plan and execute their business ideas, access resources and connect with mentors.
Study Business in Providence, R.I.
Faculty Contact
Debbie Howarth, Ed.D.
Professor and College Chair
401-598-1484
debbie.howarth@jwu.edu