Roger Williams University

What you'll study

This programme combines core business foundations with specialised coursework in management and operations. Early study focuses on fundamental business disciplines — accounting, finance, marketing, economics and business law — alongside quantitative skills such as business statistics and spreadsheet modelling. As you progress, you take management- and operations-focused modules that typically include operations management, supply chain management, project management, process improvement (e.g. Lean/Six Sigma concepts), quality management, production planning and performance measurement. Coursework emphasises applied problem solving through case studies, simulations and group projects. Students also complete a strategic management or integrative capstone that synthesises functional areas, and have opportunities for internships, experiential projects with industry partners and elective study in related areas such as business analytics, information systems, human resource management or entrepreneurship.

Typical module topics

• Principles of Management and Organisational Behaviour
• Financial and Managerial Accounting
• Business Statistics and Quantitative Methods
• Operations Management and Process Analysis
• Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Project Management and Planning
• Quality Management and Continuous Improvement
• Strategic Management and Business Policy (capstone)
• Business Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
• Electives: Business Analytics, Information Systems, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold a recognised secondary-school qualification. Typical entry expectations include a strong academic record with coursework in mathematics and English; colleges and universities in the United States generally look for demonstrated readiness for college-level work. International applicants must provide recognised secondary credentials and may be asked for proof of English proficiency if their prior education was not in English.

Admissions materials normally include a completed application, official transcripts or school reports, a personal statement or essay, and one or more letters of recommendation. Standardised test submissions (SAT/ACT) may be optional depending on broader institutional policies; check the university’s admissions information for current guidance. Mature or transfer applicants should supply college transcripts and course descriptions; transfer credit is assessed on a course-by-course basis.

Career prospects

Graduates with a BBA in Management and Operations are prepared for roles that require both managerial judgment and operational expertise. Common entry-level and early-career positions include operations analyst, supply chain coordinator, logistics specialist, production planner, project coordinator and management trainee. With experience, alumni move into roles such as operations manager, supply chain manager, plant manager, process improvement lead, procurement manager or business operations leader. The curriculum’s combination of quantitative skills and real-world projects also supports careers in consulting, business analytics and entrepreneurship.

Students are encouraged to complete internships and cooperative education placements; these experiences, plus the university’s career services and employer connections, help bridge classroom learning to professional opportunities across manufacturing, distribution, retail, healthcare, consulting and technology sectors.

Why study at Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University offers a small-college atmosphere within a university setting, providing focused faculty attention, accessible industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities. The business school curriculum emphasises practical, hands-on learning — from internships and client projects to simulations and a capstone experience — allowing students to apply management and operations concepts to real organisational problems. Students benefit from career services, alumni networking and local business connections in the New England region, which support internship placement and job searches. The programme’s flexibility lets students combine management and operations study with minors or electives in areas such as analytics, sustainability or entrepreneurship to tailor their degree to specific career interests.