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Rivier's 4+1 program provides you with a streamlined, integrated academic experience that will fast track your business career.
Why Study Business at Rivier?
Rivier’s Business/MBA 4+1 Program allows you to complete a B.S. in Business in your first four years—fewer if you are a transfer or highly motivated student—and apply for the one-year MBA in your senior year.
To be eligible for the Business/MBA 4+1 Program, you must:
Complete your Bachelor of Science degree prior to entering your fifth year
Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 before your senior year
Submit all required application materials to the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions within one year of graduating
The curriculum focuses on both quantitative and qualitative skills development and incorporates applications-based learning using new technologies, global perspectives, and ethics-based best practices. Small classes with personal attention from faculty help you develop strong business skills and relationships that can last a lifetime.
The one-year MBA provides advanced knowledge in financial management and addresses marketing and new product development, project management, economic analysis, strategies for innovation, and more. The 4+1 option does not apply to the MBA in Healthcare Administration program. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is offered both online and on campus.
You’ll develop skills in critical thinking and rational decision making, which includes evaluating, synthesizing, and applying theoretical knowledge to real-world situations.
In this program you will:
Gain industry-specific knowledge that will prepare you to enter in-demand professions
Develop your critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Become an effective communicator and collaborator
Advance your information literacy and intercultural knowledge
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.
A Commitment to Quality
Rivier’s undergraduate programs in Business Administration, Business Management, Finance, and Marketing, as well as the Master of Business Administration program, are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
My favorite part of Rivier is the students. They're smart, they're curious. They take risks, and they grow. They step into internships not sure, and come out of them secure and strong. They are remarkable people to work with.
Dr. Mark MeehanAssociate Professor of Business
Where Will Your Degree Take You?
Rivier’s 4+1 program offers students a wide range of career options.
Careers
Business directors, vice presidents, and CEOs
Investment bankers
Marketing executives
Financial officers and analysts
Management consultants
Non-profit organization leaders
Graduate Studies
Rivier’s traditional MBA degree is a 36-credit program. However, if you enroll within one year after completing a Business degree, you will be considered for the 30-credit MBA program.
Rivier is the type of community where everyone knows everyone. The Business faculty know me and my goals and are helping to shape my career plans. I am confident I will be ready to enter the workforce.
Kyle FlanaganClass of 2019
Take the Next Steps
Degree Requirements
Graduates of the B.S. in Business/MBA 4+1 program program are prepared to enter the competitive job market with confidence.
How to Apply
Learn about criteria, how the admissions process works, and what you will need to apply.
Real-World Learning
Choose an internship site that matches your individual career interest and goals.