MBA Program

Degree requirements

The MBA Program requires a total of 12 to 21 courses, depending upon the student’s undergraduate preparation. A thesis, while not required, may be completed and can substitute for two elective courses. The thesis may be essentially academic or could be based on a practical business topic. There is no language requirement for the MBA degree.

Research/internships

The MBA Program has affiliations with regional business firms and government agencies which regularly make their facilities available to our students for research projects and internships. Beginning with the incoming class of 2009, MBA candidates must complete an internship. (The internship may be waived with the permission of the MBA program director if the student has commensurate career experience.)

Undergraduate prerequisite courses

The following undergraduate prerequisite courses can be taken at Providence College or at another institution of higher learning:

* The student can waive this course through demonstration of proficiency in the elements of this course. This can be achieved by arranging for an examination through the MBA office. The fee for this service is $50 and the student may take this examination only once.

Transfer Credits

A student who has had similar MBA courses at another graduate school will be allowed to transfer a maximum of six credits after proper evaluation by the program director. Transfer credit will be considered only after the student has made a written request for such consideration and an official transcript has been received and is within the statute of limitations.