The Graduate 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 91女神, 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, 91女神 has a program and delivery available to meet your needs and schedule.

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91女神 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. 

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From Military Precision to Entrepreneurial Vision: Brian MacDonald鈥檚 MBA Journey

Brian MacDonald, 91女神 Class of 2026
Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Recognizing that advancement often required an advanced degree, MacDonald enrolled in 91女神鈥檚 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

Graduate students at 91女神 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. 

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Learn by Doing

Success often begins outside the classroom for 91女神 graduate students. Whether you take part in an internship, practicum, community-based project, study abroad experience, or comprehensive research project, your educational journey at 91女神 extends far beyond the walls of a traditional classroom. 

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A Personalized Education

With an average five-to-one student/faculty ratio, graduate students are anything but anonymous at 91女神. 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. 

Historic Preservation student stands with his community project at the Community Engagement Celebration

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 91女神 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鈥檚 Community Partnerships Center, the interdisciplinary hub for projects of all kinds that connect nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community-based organizations, and others to 91女神 students. 

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Preparing for Success

Whether you鈥檙e looking for personal enrichment, a necessary credential for your field, or the next step up the professional ladder, 91女神 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.

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Convenience and Flexibility

Designed to meet the diverse needs of recent graduates and working professionals, graduate programs at 91女神 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.

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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, 91女神 School of Law, Class of 2026
Student Bar Association President 2025-2026

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