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.

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Bachelor of Science 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

Rivier’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.

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.

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.

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

https://www.rivier.edu/academics/all-programs/b-s-business-management/ 

As an international student, you have an advisor who will support you every step of the way. They will assist you in maintaining your F-1 status and addressing any other questions that you may have about the items that are required for enrollment. For starters, here is the list of items that you will need to apply. Please don’t hesitate to ask for information or help on any of these.

  • Application for Admission. Complete the Undergraduate Day (First Year and Transfers) online application.
  • Essay. In one to two pages, please give your reasons for deciding to study at Rivier University, and in the field you have selected.
  • One Letter of Recommendation. This may be submitted by email directly from the author to admissions@rivier.edu.
  • Official Academic Transcripts from all schools attended.
    • Transcript Evaluations. Transcripts from schools, colleges, and universities outside of the U.S. must be evaluated by an agency approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluators or the Association of International Credential Evaluators. Full course-by-course evaluations are required. See the list below.
  • Evidence of English Proficiency

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:

Undergraduate Applicants
Rivier University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
420 South Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

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

International Application Deadlines

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/