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B.S. in Business Management

  • B.S.
  • Undergraduate
  • On Campus
  • Business and Security Studies

Prepare to be a leader in today's global business arena with a degree in Business Management.

Why Study Business Management at Rivier?

From entrepreneurship to corporate diversification, to innovation and globalization—today’s business leaders require the foundations to successfully run and manage an organization. Rivier’s B.S. in Business Management program prepares you to excel as a leader and innovator in a global business environment by providing you with a broad knowledge of business fundamentals and organizational skills.

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As a Business Management major, you will learn communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills, and become adept at facing the many challenges presented in today’s global arena.

In the B.S. in Business Management program, you will:

  • Evaluate, synthesize, and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations
  • Gain industry-specific knowledge that will prepare you to enter in-demand professions
  • Develop your critical thinking and rational decision-making skills
  • Become an effective communicator and collaborator

Learn in Leading-Edge Facilities

°µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s Business and Security Studies facilities underwent a complete renovation in 2022. The facility includes collaboration spaces for project-based learning, cybersecurity labs, a technology hub, and office suites.Business and Security Studies Center at °µÍø³Ô¹Ï

These modern spaces align with Rivier’s focus on experiential learning; they provide students with the opportunity to learn in environments similar to the real-world offices and labs where they’ll work in their first professional positions. Engaging with new technologies and working collaboratively instills confidence and prepares students for greater success when they enter the workforce.

Discover What's Possible

Grounded in Business, Driven by Purpose

After changing her academic path, Madeline Fitts turned her business experience into a career in non-profit marketing, building the skills and connections that shaped her professional journey.

Get Ready for the World

You will gain valuable, resume-building experience in an internship that matches your career interests and goals. You can participate in study abroad opportunities ranging from faculty-led, week-long study tours to a full semester spent at a university abroad. In addition to international travel, you’ll find global engagement opportunities right here on our campus in Nashua. From diverse speakers and networking opportunities to participate in student organizations such as the Business Student Association, you’ll enjoy a wide range of educational experiences that will broaden your worldview.

Earn a Master’s Degree in Just One Additional Year

Students enrolling in Rivier’s B.S. in Business Management program can get a head start on graduate study and continue directly into select Rivier master’s degree programs. This pathway allows eligible students to complete a graduate degree in as little as one additional year.

Through Rivier’s 4+1 pathway, eligible B.S. in Business Management students may pursue the following MBA programs:

  • MBA in Management (On-Campus and Online)
  • MBA in Management with Concentration in Public Administration (Online)
  • MBA in Information Technology Management (On-Campus and Online)
  • MBA with Concentration in Marketing (Online)

A Commitment to Quality

°µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Sport Management, Cybersecurity Management, and MBA programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

°µÍø³Ô¹Ï’s B.S. in Business Management stands out for its intentional design, bringing topics to life through real‑world learning with industry guest speakers, visits to local companies, and hands‑on, experiential projects. Students build strong foundations in leadership, communication, and ethical decision‑making while applying skills directly to authentic business challenges. Graduates leave career‑ready, supported by internships, professional mentoring, and pathways to advanced study in MBA programs that equip them for long‑term success.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

Graduates will be workforce ready and well-positioned for success in a competitive job market.

Careers

  • Business managers and directors
  • Advertising executives
  • Corporate communications and public relations managers
  • Marketing managers and directors
  • Sales professionals
  • Human resource managers and directors
  • Product and account managers

°µÍø³Ô¹Ï is the type of community where everyone knows everyone. The faculty in my Business program know me and my goals and are helping to shape my career plans. I am confident I will be ready to enter the workforce.

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Degree Requirements

Graduates of the Business Management program are prepared to enter the competitive job market with confidence.

Hands-On Learning

Get access to real-world practitioners and secure internships that match your skills and interests to build the career of your dreams.

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Join the workforce in a variety of careers with the B.S. in Business Management.