Johnson & Wales University: Business Programs Overview

Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is a private, career-focused university with campuses in Providence (RI), Charlotte (NC), and online. (North Miami and Denver campuses closed 2020–2021.)

College of Business

Accredited by ACBSP. Offers:

• Undergraduate: BS in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Marketing, Management, Entrepreneurship, International Business, Sport/Event/Entertainment Management.
• Graduate: MBA (concentrations: Hospitality, Nonprofit, Organizational Leadership), MS in Finance (Financial Planning), MS in Marketing (Digital Marketing), MS in Accounting.

Specialized Strengths

• Hospitality Integration: Business students collaborate with renowned culinary/hospitality programs.
• Experiential Learning: Internships, directed work experience, industry projects required.
• Centers: Center for Retail Excellence, Small Business Development Center, Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship.

Reputation & Outcomes

• Consistently ranked in top tier for hospitality business.
• High job placement; alumni in Fortune 500, startups, hotels, finance.
• Strong employer partnerships (Marriott, Hilton, CVS, Fidelity, etc.).

JWU’s business area blends traditional rigor with applied, industry-aligned experience.