The ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Experience
Small campus personality. Big campus opportunity.
Where experience meets opportunity.
Earning a graduate degree or certificate is a critical step for personal and professional success. At RWU, we go a step further. Our students embrace experiences throughout their studies inside and outside the classroom, offering them a deeply enriching education followed by valuable career opportunities after graduation. Whether you want to study on campus or online, part-time or full-time, in Bristol or Providence, RWU has a program and delivery available to meet your needs and schedule.
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RWU Launches Interdisciplinary Master's Degree in Real Estate
Far from merely buying and selling homes, the field of real estate is expanding rapidly and the factors that impact the ability to access, afford, build, and sustain housing are incredibly complex. This new program, and an accompanying graduate certificate, offers wide-ranging coursework that spans topics in design, finance, management, construction, regulatory affairs, environmental conditions, and social policy. The degree can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis with fully asynchronous online coursework and two dynamic in-person residency experiences; one our campus in Bristol, Rhode Island and one in New York City.
The Real Estate Program
From Military Precision to Entrepreneurial Vision: Brian MacDonald’s MBA Journey
Brian MacDonald, RWU Class of 2026Recognizing that advancement often required an advanced degree, MacDonald enrolled in RWU’s one-year MBA program, drawn initially by its flexibility and proximity. What he found, he said, was
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A Tale of Two Campuses
¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ students at RWU study at one of two campuses: our main campus, situated on scenic Mount Hope Bay in Bristol, RI, and our metro campus, located in the heart of the state capital, Providence, RI. Each campus plays a vital role in the University's commitment to supporting and growing the local economy and providing vital resources to nonprofit organizations, corporations, and municipal governments throughout the State of Rhode Island.
Learn by Doing
Success often begins outside the classroom for RWU graduate students. Whether you take part in an internship, practicum, community-based project, study abroad experience, or comprehensive research project, your educational journey at RWU extends far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom.
A Personalized Education
With an average five-to-one student/faculty ratio, graduate students are anything but anonymous at RWU. You'll be more than a name to your professors - students often land coveted internships and careers because of the deep bonds they form with their graduate faculty.
Commitment to Community
Honoring the legacy of Roger Williams, an impassioned 17th century public servant who fought feverishly for religious freedom and social justice, education at RWU provides degree programs that are not only personally enriching, but also focus on deliberately connecting students to the community through classroom-based projects, internships, and service learning. Many of these opportunities are connected to the University’s Community Partnerships Center, the interdisciplinary hub for projects of all kinds that connect nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and others to RWU students.
Preparing for Success
Whether you’re looking for personal enrichment, a necessary credential for your field, or the next step up the professional ladder, RWU is committed to providing you with a quality graduate education that is responsive to the needs of today's workforce. Faculty are both academically and professionally qualified, providing you with a rich classroom experience and an eye to current trends and activities in the field.
Convenience and Flexibility
Designed to meet the diverse needs of recent graduates and working professionals, graduate programs at RWU are offered in on-campus, hybrid, and online formats across its two campuses in Bristol and Providence, RI. Study part-time or full-time in a format that is convenient for your busy personal and professional life.
Bridging Boardrooms and Courtrooms: Elliot's Dual-Degree Journey
"The JD/MBA path has given me the flexibility to think creatively, assess risk, and execute with purpose."
- Elliot N. Hardy III, ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ School of Law, Class of 2026
Student Bar Association President 2025-2026
Recent News
Students Present Research with Real-World Impact at SASH 2026
The 13th annual Student Academic Showcase and Honors brought together hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students, connecting academic inquiry with issues shaping communities and careers.
From Military Precision to Entrepreneurial Vision: Brian MacDonald’s MBA Journey
Veteran, business leader, and father leverages RWU’s one-year MBA program to launch a defense contracting company while expanding his global perspective.
RWU MBA Students Gain Global Consulting Experience in China
The Gabelli School of Business’s immersive International Experience connects classroom learning with real-world business challenges in Shanghai and Beijing.
RWU’s Gabelli School of Business Rises in 2026 Poets&Quants Rankings
The business school’s gains in academic experience and career outcomes reflect continued momentum in experiential learning and student success.
Real Estate Externship Connects ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ Students with Industry Leaders in New York City
The Cummings Institute for Real Estate continues to offer students hands-on learning and career shaping connections through its immersive externship program.
