Rivier University
420 S Main St, Nashua, NH 03060, United States

Rivier University is a private Catholic university in Nashua, New Hampshire. Rivier is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education.

Master of Business Administration in Management

Program Details

  • Next Start Date:  March 15, 2024
  • Est. Program Length:  1 – 2 years
  • Credit Hours:  36
  • Course Length:  7 weeks
  • Cost Per Credit:  $664

Multiple term starts and competitive tuition rates are all designed to help you start, and finish, faster.

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Why Study Management at Rivier?

Our MBA in Management provides you with a strong foundation in traditional business disciplines. Quantitative and qualitative coursework prepares students to not only identify and understand key information—but also to evaluate, synthesize, and apply their knowledge to effect positive change in a business or organization.

Classes are led by industry experts that will help you succeed academically and advance professionally. In addition to our program offered on campus, the MBA in Management is also available online.

In this program you will:

  • Learn the importance of resolving legal and ethical issues
  • Manage technology challenges
  • Learn ethical business practices

Take Your Career to the Next Level

An MBA in Management can be your route to a new job opportunity or promotion, and it can help you earn a higher salary. By advancing your education in business management, you’ll be prepared for a number of careers in management and leadership roles.

Where Will Your Degree Take You?

Graduates of the MBA in Management will be qualified for several management and leadership positions in businesses of all sizes and in all industries, as well as nonprofit and government work.

Potential Job Roles

Rivier MBA in Management graduates can pursue leadership roles as:

  • CEOs
  • Presidents
  • Brand strategists
  • HR managers
  • Account managers
  • Contract administrators
  • District managers
  • Management consultants
  • Market researchers
  • Production managers
  • Financial managers
  • Management consultants
  • Investment bankers
  • Operations managers

Industries

Management professionals work in a variety of industries:

  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Banking
  • Technology
  • Education
  • Healthcare

Rivier MBA graduates are employed by major corporations, healthcare providers, and nonprofits including:

  • Bank of America
  • Comcast
  • Fidelity Investments
  • Hewlett-Packard
  • BAE Systems
  • Catholic Medical Center
  • Anthem BlueCross BlueShield
  • National Grid

https://www.rivier.edu/academics/all-programs/mba-management/ 

  • Application for Admission. Complete the Graduate (F-1 Visa Seeking/International) online application.
  • Statement of Purpose. In one to two pages, please address the following questions.
    • What previous experiences and commitments have brought you to consider applying for graduate training?
    • What are your most important objectives in applying now?
    • How do you think Rivier University’s graduate program will help you in the pursuit of your objectives?
    • Why did you select your specific program of study?
  • Evidence of English Proficiency
  • Official Academic Transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended, undergraduate and graduate.
  • Other Test Scores. Rivier University master’s degree level programs do not require G.R.E., G.M.A.T., or M.A.T. results for entry.

Evidence of English Proficiency

Students whose native language is not English must provide evidence of proficiency in the English language.

  • Test scores are considered official only when they are sent directly to Rivier University or are electronically verifiable by Rivier University.
  • Accepted tests and minimum required scores are: Duolingo (100), TOEFL (61), IELTS (5.5), PTE (43).
  • Some applicants may require higher test scores depending on their educational background and program of entry.
  • Providing a language proficiency test score may not be required if you satisfy one or more of these conditions:
    • You have already earned a high school, college or university degree in the United States.
    • You have successfully completed at least two years of full-time academic study in a diploma or degree-granting program in the United States.
    • You are a citizen of an Anglophone country.
    • You completed English Language courses from a CEA accredited institution.

Required Items if Seeking an F-1 Visa

  1. Copy of the applicant’s current and valid visa/passport.
  2. Current financial statement from a financially responsible party: applicant, a parent, or a sponsor. This information should be no more than one year old at the start of the semester of interest.
  3. Official bank statements must reflect the balance noted (2023-2024 academic year).
    Graduate applicants: $36,328 (U.S.)  Undergraduate applicants: $50,923 (U.S.) for commuter students/$51,323 (U.S.) for resident students.

Applicants who wish to include dependents on the SEVIS I-20 form, please contact the Office of Global Engagement at globalengagement@rivier.edu for more information.

International Transcript Evaluation Agencies

Full course-by-course evaluations are required.

Center for Educational Documentation
P.O. Box 170116, Boston MA 02117
Tel: 617.338.7171 Fax: 617.338.7101
info@cedevaluations.com

Education Perspectives
134 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1900 Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: 312.421.9300
info@edperspective.org

World Educational Services
P.O. Box 745 Old Chelsea Station, New York NY 10013-0745
Tel: 212.966.6311 Fax: 212.966.6395
info@wes.org

International Education Research Foundation, Inc. 
P.O. Box 3665, Culver City CA 90231-3665
Tel: 310. 390.6276
ies@aacrao.org

AACRAO Educational Evaluation Services
One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 520 Washington, DC 20036
Tel: 202.296.3359
ies@aacrao.org

Scholaro International Transcript Evaluation Services
29 E. Madison Street, Ste. 1005, Chicago, IL 60602
Tel: (312) 373-0952
info@scholaro.com

Spantran

450 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1107 New York, NY 10123

Tel: 646.475.2570

status@spantran.com

Or any current agency that is a current member of  www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org

Completed International Transcript Evaluations will be sent directly from the evaluation agency to:

Graduate Applicants
Rivier University
Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/international/ 

Applications for admission are reviewed on a rolling basis. We recommend, however, application completion 60 days prior to your intended term start date to allow enough time for admission review, visa processing, and travel plans. The normal processing time for admission response is two-to-four weeks after your completed application, including all required documents/credentials, is received by the Admissions Office.

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https://www.rivier.edu/admissions/international/