The Department of Business and Security Studies serves as a leader of business education through the delivery of academic programs and initiatives that instill a holistic view of business in the hearts and minds of students.
Our business faculty deliver a high-quality, hands-on education that prepares graduates for leadership roles. Credentialed in their professions and known throughout the region, they guide students as they develop broad business knowledge, hone their critical thinking and decision-making skills, and learn ethical business practices.
We educate and develop future leaders, inspiring and educating students to become productive members of the global community who are inspired to serve the world. Our alumni network is diverse, with graduates working throughout the region, the country, and around the world, in public and private sectors as well as non-profit organizations. You’ll find our alumni in leadership positions at the following corporations and organizations, to name just a few:
Our students build resumes through practical training and internships at area businesses in the public and private sectors. Students have interned in functional business areas in accounting, marketing, management, sport management, technology, and more. Faculty strongly encourage students to pursue an internship because of the distinct advantage that applied learning provides.
Learning occurs both inside and outside the classroom. Students engage in team projects, role-playing, case studies, and various hands-on activities. They also benefit from exclusive campus events like the Nashua Sport Management Summit and the Division’s annual Pitch Contest.
At the Nashua Sport Management Summit, aspiring sport management professionals can network with industry leaders and attend panel discussions on topics such as partnerships, business analytics, recruiting, sales, event management, and communications.
The University’s annual Pitch Contest invites students from various majors, including Management, Finance, Homeland Security, and Biotechnology, to develop a viable startup idea that connects strongly with the local community. Teams present their ideas to a panel of local business leaders, and the winning team receives a comprehensive prize package, including legal, financial, marketing, and management consulting services.
The Business Student Association is a student organization that partners with the local community to give students the knowledge they need to become tomorrow’s business leaders. The group brings business leaders to speak on campus, supports initiative such as the Junior Achievement Volunteer Program, and hosts a variety of learning trips to venues throughout the region including Fenway Park, Stonyfield Farm, Foxwoods Casino, and United Parcel Service.
The Department of Business and Security Studies fosters relationships with the business community to support internships and offer a variety of experiential learning opportunities. The Business Advisory Council consists of business leaders from large and small corporations as well as non-profit organizations. The Security Studies Advisory Council consists of security and cybersecurity leaders from large and small corporations, nonprofit organizations, other institutions of higher education, and local, state, and federal government agencies. These Councils support the development of new academic programs and initiatives to ensure that Rivier’s programs will prepare graduates for success in the 21st century workforce.”
The Department of Business and Security Studies is affiliated with professional organizations at the local, state, and national levels. Our faculty foster relationships with our local Rotary and Chamber of Commerce and are active in their professional organizations including the National Business Education Association, NH Business Education Association, National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, American Marketing Association, Business and Industry Association, and more.
Once I gained an internship at a large pharmaceutical company, I was able to collect valuable experience during my time there. Assisting at all different levels of the corporate world was instrumental in my understanding of what I wanted to do after graduation. I could not be more grateful for the support that the Division of Business & Security Studies faculty and staff provided to me before, during and after the internship.
Our undergraduate programs in Business Management, Finance, Marketing, Sport Management, and Cybersecurity Management, as well as our MBA programs, are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
Our Business Management, Cybersecurity Management, Sport Management, Finance, and Marketing programs prepare you for in-demand careers.
Prepare to advance your career and take on new leadership roles with an MBA in Management, Information Technology Management, Marketing, or Healthcare Administration.
