Academics

As the state’s flagship institution for business education, research, and outreach, the URI College of Business offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Undergraduate

Our undergraduate majors are designed to develop leadership skills, promote critical and independent thinking, and foster personal responsibility. We emphasize experiential learning and entrepreneurial thinking with courses that encourage students to identify problems and find innovative solutions. Our students' performance and commitment mark them as leaders who contribute to the business community and society.

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Graduate

We offer flexible M.B.A. programs with online options. Choose from a one-year immersive or part-time M.B.A. program, as well as several M.S. degrees and graduate certificates in key business areas. Our mentor-based Ph.D. program offers specializations in marketing, finance, and supply chain and operations management. Our D.B.A. is a unique blended (online/on-site) program designed for experienced business professionals.

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Professional and Executive Business Education

Our mission is to connect with business professionals in Rhode Island and beyond, providing resources for personal growth and empowered leadership. Opportunities await for professional and executive training and education via our graduate and certificate programs, curated training offerings, and other non-degree credentials.

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Accelerated B.S. to M.S. Programs

B.S. to M.S. in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design

Earn your B.S. and M.S. degrees in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design with this accelerated program.

M.S.A. Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master‘s (M.S.A. ABM)

Students in the URI Accounting Bachelor of Science program
can earn an M.S.A. degree.

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4+1 Dual Degrees

Earn any URI bachelor‘s degree, plus a master‘s degree in business, in just 5 years.

Doctoral Programs

Ph.D. in Business Administration

This mentor-based Ph.D. program offers you the chance to work closely with faculty on research while specializing in marketing, finance, or supply chain management.

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Doctor of Business Administration

Designed for business professionals, the Doctor of Business Administration is built on the principles of future-oriented thinking, experiential learning, and enduring connections.

“I consider one of the major strengths or advantages of this program to be diversity. Having a diverse teaching pool creates and promotes more unique thought to help shape the future leaders of tomorrow. ”

URI MBA Alumnus