We are a community of big thinkers interested in new ways of looking at the world of today—and tomorrow. Here, you will learn to solve problems, innovate, think globally, and navigate your own path.
Classes broaden your perspective and your skill set through the sharing of real-world knowledge and critical research. Outside the classroom, you’ll find a broad range of opportunities through internships, a variety of program-focused student organizations, lectures, and study abroad programs. Join us and prepare for the new world of business.
Rhode to 100 | 1923-2023
The URI College of Business celebrated our centennial anniversary in 2023. We continue to honor our past, celebrate our present, and build our future.
News
- Six CFOs from R.I. companies to discuss challenges, trends at URI roundtable -
- Students invited to join first Innovation and Entrepreneurship Challenge -
- URI College of Business joins Mass Fintech Hub -
- Mass Fintech Hub Expands to Over 50 Members, Paving the Way for Fintech Innovation in Massachusetts - Mass Fintech Hub Welcomes Four New Members Additions range from a fintech startup to academic institutions to a large nonprofit corporation, providing different insights and perspectives to aid in the organization’s mission Boston, MA – Feb 13, 2024 – Today, the Mass Fintech Hub, a public-private partnership dedicated to making the state a global leader […]
Spotlight
Marking 100 years of leading education and research, URI’s College of Business is focused on the future. Emphasizing innovation and interdisciplinary programs, the college is training leaders to succeed in a changing world and tackle tomorrow’s challenges.
In 1927, Andrew J. Newman, dean of the then-4-year-old College of Business at URI, took to the pages of the student newspaper to explain the college’s shift from a focus on training to a more academic, big-ideas approach. “The first need of youth in preparation for a business career,” he said, “is education of a broad and scholarly type.” He added that “character” for those aiming to succeed in the business world was essential.