Three-year applied bachelor's degree programs featured on WMUR-TV
Sister Paula Marie Buley, IHM, President of Rivier University, recently appeared on WMUR-TV’s New Hampshire's Business program with longtime host Fred Kocher to discuss Rivier’s three-year applied bachelor’s degree programs and the evolving landscape of higher education.
During the interview, Sister Paula highlighted Rivier’s 90-credit applied bachelor’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, and Criminal Justice, which allow students to complete a career-focused undergraduate degree in three years of full-time study.
She emphasized that the programs are a focused alternative designed for students who want to enter the workforce sooner while receiving the same core and major coursework, along with access to the full campus experience.
“Our programs attract students who have a sense of where their first career landing point will be,” says Sister Paula. “[The programs] really offer value to both families and students. These days, students are ever eager to join the workforce. And New Hampshire, we know, needs them desperately.”
Approved by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the New Hampshire Higher Education Commission, Rivier’s three-year applied bachelor’s degrees are designed to help students and families save one full year of tuition, room, board, and related expenses while accelerating career readiness.
Sister Paula also addressed broader higher education trends, including workforce demands, international enrollment challenges, and the demographic shifts affecting colleges and universities nationwide, while reaffirming the enduring value of a strong educational foundation that includes the humanities, social sciences, and liberal arts.
To view the interview in its entirety, visit WMUR.com or click the thumbnail image above.