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Master of Business Administration
Event Leadership Concentration

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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

  • Business Policy and Strategy
  • Event Operations & Risk Management
  • Financial Management
  • Negotiations for Event Management
  • Sustainable Event Management

Explore the full JWU Catalog course listing at your respective campus:

Featured Faculty

Professor John Krupa
John Krupa

Professor

Professor Krupa has held positions in marketing, sales management, selling, counseling, consulting and education. His underlying philosophy is that people have unlimited potential.

Professor Lee Esckilsen
Lee A. Esckilsen

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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