Director's Welcome

What an exciting time for the Providence College School of Business! This summer we will welcomed our new dean, Dr. Sylvia Maxfield, who is joining us from Simmons College. We are delighted that she is our new dean and look forward to future success under her leadership.

Planning continues on a new building for the School of Business. Our School of Business Building Committee has done an outstanding job in identifying our needs for the state-of-the-art facility that will educate future generations of business students. If all goes according to schedule, we hope to open the building for the fall 2014 semester.

This facility will contribute to our mission of providing a values-based business education, integrated with the liberal arts and grounded in the Catholic Dominican tradition. A recently updated College Core Curriculum will assist us in developing successful graduates who will make positive contributions to business and society.

We also are excited about our students--their learning and their achievements. Very talented students are interested in meeting the challenges of our business program and achieving excellence. A team of our accountancy students recently won a national case competition sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of “Big 4” accounting firms. We also have more business students studying abroad than ever before. They return with a perspective that is valuable in today’s global economy.

We remain grateful for the support received from our alumni and other business partners, including those who support our students with career advice, internships and employment opportunities. In particular, our Business Advisory Council has done a tremendous job in supporting our students and programs.

I wish you all the best during this summer and welcome your comments and questions.

Patrick Kelly
Interim Director, MBA Program
Providence College School of Business

​The Distinction of a PC MBA

Whether you're an undergraduate or are already in the midst of your career, the Providence College MBA will provide you with the kind of invaluable knowledge and practical experience that will truly give you a leading edge.  The Providence College School of Business (PCSB) is a rising star in the world of business higher education, poised to join the ranks of the best business schools in the nation.  Here’s why:

Our curriculum is cutting-edge.  Our business-engagement learning model incorporates a strong focus on cross-disciplinary, experiential learning.  Classroom instruction is complemented by real-world experience and the practical is blended with the theoretical.  This unique hands-on and holistic approach allows our graduates to effectively master complex business concepts, handle the growing ethical challenges and technical capabilities of the 21st century and develop the high-level skills required to not just compete, but lead in today's business environment.

Our programs are flexible and accessible.  The PC MBA program can be adapted to fit your needs. The program includes flexible course scheduling and elective areas of concentration in accountancy, finance, international business, management, marketing, and non-profit organizations. New courses in leadership and social entrepreneurship are offered as well.

Our faculty is top-notch, made up of a dynamic group of esteemed academics engaged in the latest business theory and best practices, as well as seasoned professionals at the top of their fields.

Our admissions policies are convenient.  At PC there is no need to wait until fall - with our rolling admissions, you can start your MBA when it's convenient for you, in the fall, spring or summer session.  We review applications all year long and offer core courses every semester, so we're ready when you are.