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Johnson & Wales University

Providence , Rhode Island ,United States

Business Administration B.S.B.A./MBA

The College of Business offers students an opportunity to earn both their undergraduate and graduate degrees through a combined Business Administration B.S.B.A./MBA program. This program enables qualified students to earn, in a continuous plan of study, both a Business Administration B.S.B.A. and a Master in Business Administration in four years. Upon entering the Master of Business Administration program, students may also opt to select a concentration, provided all prerequisites have been met. 

Campus Information

Providence Campus

In Providence, the university revitalized close to 100 acres of waterfront alongside our Harborside Campus, providing a stunning natural setting and a range of environmental and recreational benefits to the community. The campus’ 82,000-square-foot Cuisinart Center for Culinary Excellence showcases stunning views of Narragansett Bay and is designed as the nation’s first LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified culinary lab.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

JWU is particularly strong for certain fields; in those areas, job potential is especially good:

  • Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food Services / Innovation — JWU is well known for these, and there are strong industry connections.
  • Tourism & Hospitality Management — internships and hands-on experience help a lot here.
  • Business & Applied Arts — roles in operations, management, marketing etc., especially in service, tourism, food, events.
  • Experiential / Applied Trainings — students who take advantage of internships, work-study, hands-on labs tend to do better.

My Assessment: Overall Job Opportunity Potential

  • JWU offers very good job opportunity potential, especially for students who make the most of the experiential learning, internships, and networking offerings.
  • If you maximize what the university offers (internships, campus recruiting, alumni network), you have a high chance of finding a good job soon after graduation.
  • For international students or those planning to work outside the U.S., you’ll need to check whether your field is in demand locally, whether your qualification is recognized, and whether visa/work permit rules allow you to stay and work.

PSW Opportunity

Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.

Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).

STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.

Contact our PSA counselor for more information

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry / Academic Requirements (for International Undergraduate Students)

You need to have completed your secondary school (high school) with good academic performance. For international students, JWU generally looks for a minimum grade average of “C+” or equivalent.

Some programs have extra requirements (e.g. certain prior coursework, portfolios, or particular grades in specific subjects) depending on the major. 

For transfer students (if you’ve already studied at college/university elsewhere), there are credits transfer options; there is a “Guaranteed Admission Program (GAP)” if you satisfy credits and GPA criteria.

Undergraduate

IELTS (Academic) = 6.0

TOEFL iBT = 75

Duolingo English Test = 105

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 05 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 219360 USD
    Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
This Institution is not directly represented by us and applications / visa support (to them) attract a nominal charge