The School of Professional Studies advances Brown University’s commitment to executive education and its mission to develop reflective leaders, to create change in the world, and to improve human welfare. Under the leadership of Dean Karen Sibley, the School offers outstanding educational programs for executives and professionals who are ready for the challenge.

Perfect for Professionals.

Created with your schedule in mind, Brown’s Executive Format, a blend of intensive residential and online sessions, allows professionals to maintain their career trajectories. Students tackle real-time work challenges, immediately apply new knowledge and skills on the job, and generate tangible results for their organizations while completing a Master’s degree.

Timely. Relevant. Transformative.

These high impact, results-oriented programs prepare leaders to meet their most pressing professional challenges, to transform their organizations, and to have a significant impact in their fields.

Engaged Learning, Lifelong Professional Networks.

The highly accomplished professionals who choose programs in the School of Professional Studies have achieved significant career success and are being asked to do more. At Brown, they learn in a vibrant, multidisciplinary community of peers; broaden their vision; create and test innovative and practical solutions; and build lifelong professional networks.