Office of the Provost

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The Office of the Provost provides oversight and direction for all academic and research programs at Bryant University, which include undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as extension programs. These include continuing education and programs for executive development that serve the business community.

Bryant University’s College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and the School of Health Sciences offer comprehensive programs that blend theory and practice across all disciplines.

Bryant’s College of Arts and Sciences offers a wide range of options for study in the humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and the natural sciences. In addition, students in the arts and sciences have the opportunity to combine their major with a broad selection of more than 80 concentrations, minors, and “areas of interest.” All Bryant Arts and Sciences students also have the advantage of earning a business or business administration minor.

The academic programs in Bryant’s College of Arts and Sciences are perhaps best described as “education in action.” The truly distinctive opportunities available to our Arts and Sciences students prepare them for success in a variety of settings and enable them to develop a clear plan for the next step in life – whether that step is graduate school or a professional position in their chosen field.

The College of Business offers an array of programs that combine the depth and breadth found at large, premier business schools and the individual attention found on small college campuses. Our students build on a rigorous foundation in business and liberal arts that is designed to educate the whole student. All College of Business students have the opportunity to earn a functional business major along with a liberal arts minor that helps graduates with numerous career options at premier organizations.

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Advanced degrees are offered through the College of Business and the College of Arts and Sciences. Latest information on their programs is available on their website and in the Graduate Catalog.

College of Business

The Graduate School of Business at Bryant University, a leader in business education, features highly recognized faculty with years of industry and academic experience, strong academic programs, and world-class facilities and technology. Students learn with professionals from diverse companies, industries, and academic institutions and leave with an incredible network of peers and colleagues. The Graduate School of Business is part of the College of Business at Bryant, which is one of only 5% of all business programs in the world accredited by AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Degrees offered:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc)
• Professional MBA Online (PMBA)

College of Arts and Science

Full and part-time programs in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences are open to all undergraduate majors, and are characterized by a high degree of flexibility in program design. Students may enroll in 4+1 or Fast Start programs which yield faster time to graduation and the potential of lower total tuition cost. An extremely wide array of career options are open to graduates of A&S master’s and certificate programs. Course methodologies include traditional face-to- face classes, and several blended course designs which combine face to face and enhanced online classroom experiences.  We are also developing fully online courses and will be teaching them this upcoming year.  Placements (both paid and unpaid), and internships are available.  A&S faculty are well-regarded, both nationally and internationally.

Degrees and Certificates offered:

• Master of Arts in Communication (MACom) with concentrations in Health Communication and Organizational Communication (tailored concentrations also available)
• Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in Communication, with several areas of emphasis available

The School of Health Sciences is well positioned to capitalize on imminent healthcare issues, such as an aging population and insurance regulations.  The School of Health Sciences prepares students to be leaders and innovators in an industry that continues to evolve and change. The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (M.S.P.A.S.) is at the heart of the University’s School of Health Sciences, a significant and strategic commitment to education innovation.

Physician Assistant Mission

To improve universal access to health care by graduating highly competent and confident Physician Assistants prepared to provide exceptional quality, patient-centered ethical health care in a collaborative environment.

Bryant University Physician Assistant Program Accreditation Status:

The Accreditation Review Commission for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) has granted Accreditation- Continued status to the Bryant University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Bryant University.

Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.

Accreditation remain in effect until the program closes or withdraws for the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards.  The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be June 2028.  The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and the ARCA-PA policy.

The Bryant University Honors Program offers its members a personalized, distinctive experience that enriches their academic, social, cultural, and professional talents in a scholar-mentor environment.

Academically-talented students with a proven record of achievement are invited to join the Bryant University Honors Program. These exceptional students along with dedicated faculty comprise a community of scholars who are committed to pursuing an enriched educational experience. Successful completion of the program results in the student being recognized as an Honors Program graduate, a distinction that is noted on his or her Bryant University diploma and official academic transcript.

More than 20 courses have been designed specifically for The Honors Program. While some of the Honors courses are adapted from standard courses and others are developed around unique topics, all are enhanced by additional course material, group projects, stimulating discussions and/or special assignments. These honors-designated courses are intentionally scheduled with smaller class sizes to afford students opportunities to interact with peers and professors.

To successfully complete the Honors Program, students must maintain a high GPA each semester and complete a total of 8 Honors courses, including a senior thesis.

Contact:

Laura Beaudin, Director, lbeaudin@bryant.edu
Stephanie Mott, Associate Director, smott@bryant.edu
Marcia Beaulieu, Program Administrator: marciab@bryant.edu
Phone: 401-232-6834

Bryant University’s First-Year Gateway Curriculum is the cornerstone of Bryant’s foundation program. The Gateway welcomes our newest members into our scholarly community, sets the foundation for success inside and outside of the classroom, and cultivates the qualities of character vital for leadership and for the health of a democratic society. Built around fundamental questions about the role of the individual and groups in a fast-paced, ever changing world, the Gateway provides students with a variety of integrated and interdisciplinary opportunities to develop the cognitive, effective and behavioral skills essential to making sense of the world and their place in it.

Students explore the global foundations of character and leadership, and of organizations and business. Throughout the curriculum, students hone their communication skills through reflective writing assignments with faculty members as their guides. Coursework is complemented by an immersive program, the Bryant IDEA, which emphasizes experiential learning and an understanding of the innovation process. The First- Year Gateway Experience encourages students to draw meaningful connections between curricular and co- curricular experiences, apply knowledge and skills from multiple perspectives, effectively communicate ideas, and meaningfully reflect on learning experiences.  The Gateway goals include: information literacy, critical thinking, diversity awareness and inclusion, effective communication, ethical reasoning, and student success.