Sports, Entertainment, Event — Management (B.S.)
Study in Providence
Degree: BS
Locations: North Carolina, Online, Rhode Island
Length: 4 years
Internship: Required, 6 credits
Credits: 108
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Why Providence?
Experiential education is the cornerstone of your learning experience. You’ll have access to sports facilities, entertainment venues and event spaces, so you can see how orchestrating large-scale events come together behind the scenes. You’ll meet industry professionals and JWU alumni, who’ll share career insights and their networks with you. You’ll also participate in internships giving you the chance to build your résumé and impress recruiters
Past examples of projects with industry partners include:
Providing venue support for VIP experiences and guest relations at Providence Performing Arts Center.
Increasing Rhode Island residents’ attendance at New England Revolution matches at Gillette Stadium
Planning indoor youth soccer tournaments at Longplex Entertainment and Sports Complex
How Students Produced the 2026 Jam Fest
Students in Elizabeth Covino’s Advanced Event Production: Concert (EVNT4130) don’t just study how to put on a full-fledged event: They conceptualize it, book it, produce it and run it. Read all about how Megan Correia ’27, Anna Countourudas ’26, Skyler Hill ’26 and Maddie Wilson-Brown ’26 turned this year’s Jam Fest into a culmination of everything they’ve learned as part of the SEEM program.
The Seem Lab
The Delaware North Sports, Entertainment, Event Management Lab is where innovation meets application. This dedicated space is designed for students to brainstorm, plan and execute projects, giving you a hands-on experience that mirrors industry practices. Don’t miss the 20-foot-wide interactive video screen that is used during classes and project simulations.