Start your career your first day at JWU Providence’s College of Business — and accelerate from there. Did you know that Johnson & Wales University was founded as a business school in 1914 in Providence, Rhode Island, by Gertrude I. Johnson and Mary T. Wales. From its origins as a school devoted to business education, JWU has grown to a junior college, senior college, and ultimately university status. In the College of Business, we help you define your field of interest, pursue the most relevant course of study and then find the work experience opportunities that match your career goals. All of our programs are designed to help you acquire the skills and industry-specific practice necessary for success. Our strong business core curriculum is designed to help you develop the portable skills necessary to pursue a range of management positions. Enjoy opportunities to gain real work experience through internships and project work with real companies.