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Bryant University
US News MBA Ranking: 110
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Bryant's business school combines a tech-forward curriculum with signature "business + liberal arts" dual-degree programs, featuring state-of-the-art facilities like the Academic Innovation Center and Trading Room. Known for its nationally ranked sales program and Actuarial Mathematics track, Bryant boasts a 99% employment rate within six months of graduation, with strong recruitment from Fidelity, CVS Health, and PwC.
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Johnson & Wales University
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JWU's business school specializes in industry-aligned programs like Culinary Innovation/Food Entrepreneurship and Sports/Entertainment Management, leveraging its renowned hospitality roots. The Providence campus features live business labs including a student-run restaurant and event management company. Unique among New England business schools, JWU mandates 2-3 internships across all programs, with 87% of graduates placed in their field through partnerships with Disney, Aramark, and pro sports teams. The school's career-focused approach combines hands-on learning with industry certifications.
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University of Rhode Island
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URI's business school capitalizes on its coastal location with standout programs in Ocean Entrepreneurship and Marine Business, alongside strong accounting and supply chain tracks. The $125 million Ballentine Hall features fintech labs and a behavioral business research center. URI's Research Collaborative works directly with Rhode Island's blue economy and defense industries.
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Roger Williams University
US News MBA Ranking: Unranked
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Gabelli distinguishes itself through community-engaged learning, requiring all students to complete consulting projects for 300+ Rhode Island nonprofits and small businesses annually. The school's niche strengths include Maritime Business Law and Construction Management, leveraging RWU's legal and architecture schools. With classes averaging 18 students and waterfront case studies, the school offers unusually personalized business education tied to New England's coastal economy.