Master of Business Administration
Event Leadership Concentration
Program Overview
Like organizing elaborate events? Consider a JWU MBA with Event Leadership concentration— and design, plan and execute live events in corporate, private and public sectors around the world.
Event managers are needed to lead teams in numerous industries — in fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the job outlook will grow 11% by 2026, faster than the national average.
Through coursework, you’ll learn to perform event research, select sites, and manage venues and multipurpose event spaces — all with an eye on sustainability.
Negotiate like a pro and discover the ins and outs of event sales, marketing and budgeting with your MBA background. Flex your creative muscles in a variety of settings while supporting your company’s strategic initiatives. If you have the attention to detail and the drive, JWU’s MBA with Event Leadership concentration will propel you to success in the event industry.
Sample Courses
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Featured Faculty
Professor
Professor Krupa has held positions in marketing, sales management, selling, counseling, consulting and education. His underlying philosophy is that people have unlimited potential.
Department Chair & Associate Professor
Esckilsen has been instrumental in the development of courses and course content in the areas of venue management, ticketing and access management. He teaches both undergraduate- and graduate-level courses.
Faculty Contact
PROVIDENCE
Paul Boyd, Ph.D.
Professor & Faculty Director
MBA Programs
401-598-1215
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