School of Management

A Member of the
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Welcome to the School of Management (SOM) at Rhode Island College.  The college is located in Providence, a city near the ocean.  Providence is rich in history and culture. The college is also an excellent locale in which to pursue an education by majoring in business studies. Currently,over 1,100 students  major in accounting, computer information systems, economics, finance, marketing, and management.

All of the degree programs have recently been reviewed and updated with the help of an advisory board of prominent area business professionals. SOM offers both undergraduate majors and a master's degree in professional accountancy (MPAc). The MPAc program has been designed to meet the five-year educational requirements for Rhode Island CPA certification. All programs address needs expressed by local financial institutions and manufacturing organizations.

The programs are eclectic in content and grounded in a liberal arts education. The programs are practical in nature with a serious emphasis on the understanding and use of technology. SOM develops student internship opportunities in the Greater Providence area and monitors student progress with corporate and faculty mentors. The internships provide a link between classroom activity and what takes place in the work place. To date, students have been placed in internships in over fifty leading companies. Because of SOM’s strong academic programs and practical emphasis, graduates are highly competitive in the market place.

I invite you to explore the School’s web site and view the pages listing our faculty, our undergraduate and graduate programs, and internships. If you have any questions, please email us at smt@ric.edu or call us at (401) 456-8009. We hope you will consider joining us in the School of Management.

Crist H. Costa, Ph.D.
Interim Dean SOM

Mission Statement

The primary mission of the School of Management, consistent with the mission of Rhode Island College, is to provide undergraduate education, based in liberal arts, which prepares students for significant careers in fields associated with management, commerce, and economics. The programs provide theoretical and applied learning. In addition, appropriate graduate and professional education in these fields is provided, as well as lifelong learning opportunities for Rhode Islanders and others. The School also serves to educate students specializing in other areas as part of their educational experience.

As part of the mission of the School of Management, it is important to provide the opportunity for scholarly activity and research to both faculty and students and to promote visibility within the State of Rhode Island.