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Business and Professional Studies

The primary mission of the Department of Business and Professional Studies is to provide degree and certificate candidates the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for transfer and career success.

Business associate degree programs and the following business certificate programs: Accounting (ACTC), Finance (FNSC), Management (MGTC) and Marketing (MRKC) in the Business and Professional Studies Department are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) which attests to our high standards and excellence in teaching.  Professional Studies associate degree programs and all other certificate programs in the Business and Professional Studies Department have been approved through the curriculum review process at the Community College of Rhode Island and have been affirmed by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the Rhode Island Department of Education.

Along with our degree and certificate programs the Department of Business and Professional Studies offers co-curricular activities that assist students in achieving their academic, personal and career goals.

Enrollment, Retention, and Graduation Statistics

ACBSP 2023 Student Leadership Award

Programs

Business Administration

Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

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Professional Studies

Degree Programs (These degree programs are currently suspended for review)

Certificate Programs

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Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

Degree Program

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Academic Calendar

Feb.
19

Medical Assistant

February 19, 2024 4:00 PM - June 12, 2024 4:30 PM

All Campuses

Feb.
20

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Facility/Real Jobs RI 

February 20, 2024 4:00 PM - May 27, 2024 4:30 PM

All Campuses

Feb.
24

Bilingual Early Childhood Education

February 24, 2024 4:00 PM - June 5, 2024 4:30 PM

All Campuses

Feb.
26

Dental Assistant

February 26, 2024 4:00 PM - August 6, 2024 4:30 PM

All Campuses

Mar.
19

Women's History Paint Party

March 19, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Liston Campus

Mar.
19

Virtual Adult Learners Info Session

March 19, 2024 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Online

Mar.
19

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Care New England Cohorts

March 19, 2024 4:00 PM - June 14, 2024 4:30 PM

All Campuses

Mar.
19

Virtual Open House

March 19, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Online

Mar.
20

GradFest 2024

March 20, 2024 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Liston Campus