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 sports, entertainment and event industries. 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 professionally and discover the significant elements of event sales, marketing and budgeting with your MBA background. Expand your creative skillset in a variety of settings while supporting your organization’s strategic initiatives. If you have the attention to detail and the drive, JWU’s MBA with a concentration in Event Leadership will propel you to success in the event industry.
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*The estimated cost per credit rate is effective for the 2026–27 academic year and is subject to change annually. The (COA) is the estimated total amount it will cost a student to attend JWU each year. For more information, contact Student Financial Services.
What Makes JWU’s MBA in Event Leadership Unique?
- Faculty have event industry association accreditations such as Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP).
- Courses are developed and updated to reflect the latest industry trends.
- Most courses are taught by event practitioners who bring extensive, real-world experience to the classroom.
- JWU Alumni may be eligible to receive a 25% tuition discount through the Wildcat Alumni Scholarship.
Sample Courses
- Event Leadership and Planning
- Sustainable Event Management
- Negotiations for Event Management
- Event Operations & Risk Management
- Business Policy and Strategy
- Strategic Marketing
Visit the JWU Providence Catalog for a full course listing:
Career Possibilities
- Meeting, Convention and Event Planner
- Corporate Event Planner
- Nonprofit Event Manager
- Venue Event Manager
- Entertainment Event Manager
- Lifecycle Event Manager
Featured Faculty
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.
Associate Professor
Covino has been involved with the Rhode Island International Live Events Association; she has served as the chapter advisor for the Special Events Society for 10 years.
Faculty Contact
Tim Howes, MS
Associate Professor and Faculty Director
MBA Programs
401-598-1404
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