About this Area of Study Learn how to compete in tomorrow's economy today at the nationally accredited Rhode Island College School of Business. Our real-world education prepares students to build careers and become transformational leaders in economics, finance, management, marketing and accounting. Our programs combine a rigorous academic foundation in theory with practical application and experiential learning, and integrate the understanding and use of technology throughout the curriculum. We prepare students to work at the cutting edge of a worldwide economy through a focus on the development of communication and team skills, as well as the cultivation of ethical and global perspectives.