}Prepare to be a leader in today’s financial arena.THE RIVIER UNIVERSITY ADVANTAGERivier’s Finance program prepares you for opportunities in a variety of industries including banking, insurance, corporate finance, investment management, risk management, and other areas of fiduciary responsibility.

At Rivier, academic excellence is offered and great achievement is expected. You will transform yourself through engaging classroom interaction, powerful study abroad experiences, challenging internships and life-changing community service. Our mission—transforming hearts and minds to serve the world—ensures that you will find a rich global experience in our vibrant campus community. Faculty members bring real-world experience to their classrooms and are dedicated to the success of every student.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Bachelor of Science in Finance program instills in students the importance of resolving and maintaining legal and ethical issues, communication challenges, and managing technology challenges. Students will gain skills in business fundamentals as well as knowledge in the general finance field. Curriculum subjects include management, communications, spreadsheet applications, marketing, financial accounting, microeconomics, business, law, managerial accounting, managerial finance, strategic management, and statistics within the core curriculum.

ACCESS THE WORLD Internships, study abroad, and co-curricular opportunitiesAll Rivier business students have the opportunity to gain work experience through the many internship opportunities the University has to offer—such as sales, financial planning, retail, and marketing internships at a number of reputable local companies, which vary each semester.

Students also have the opportunity to become a member of the Rivier University Business Club. The club is led and managed by students, and a business faculty member serves as an advisor who provides guidance and advice for the club. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in various study abroad opportunities ranging from faculty-led week-long study tours to entire semesters spent at a university abroad.

CAREERSRivier’s Bachelor of Science in Finance degree program prepares students for opportunities in a variety of venues including banking, insurance, corporate finance, investment management, risk management, and other areas of fiduciary responsibility.Finance graduates can pursue careers as:

• Assistant Controller• Budget Analyst• Financial Analyst• Financial Manager• Loan Officers

• Personal Financial Advisor• Purchasing Manager• Risk Analyst• Underwriter

Rivier University’s Career Development Center (CDC) is committed to helping students on their path to become leaders in a global society.

Bachelor of Science inFinance

MAJOR REQUIREMENTSBUSINESS COREBUS 175 - Principles of Management BUS 180 - Business Communications BUS 190 - Spreadsheet Applications BUS 215 - Principles of Marketing BUS 220 - Financial Accounting BUS 224 - Principles of MacroeconomicsBUS 225 - Principles of Microeconomics BUS 295 - Business Law BUS 309 - Managerial Accounting BUS 319 - Managerial Finance BUS 449 - Senior Business SeminarBUS 479 - Strategic Management MA 110 - Introductory Statistics

RELATED FINANCE COURSESBUS 240 - Personal Finance BUS 358 - Money, Credit and Financial Intermediaries BUS 364 - Investment Management BUS 391 - Sustainable ValueBUS 418 - International Economics and Finance BUS 495 - Internship/Seminar

BUSINESS ELECTIVE COURSESSeven Business electives

ACADEMIC ACCREDITATIONNew England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

FACULTYAmir Toosi, D.B.A.Dean, Division of Business Assistant Professor of Business AdministrationB.S., Eastern Illinois UniversityM.B.A., Heidelberg UniversityD.B.A., Argosy University

Kevin T. Wayne, D.B.A.Associate Professor of Business AdministrationB.S., University of Massachusetts, LowellM.B.A., Southern New Hampshire UniversityD.B.A., Nova Southeastern University

Karen Spohn, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Business AdministrationB.S., M.S., Ph.D., University of Delaware

Gregory J. Kivenzor, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Business Administration M.S., Environmental University, Odessa, UkraineM.B.A., University of ConnecticutPh.D., State University of Geodessy and Aerial Imaging, Moscow, Russia

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JOURNEYS OF TRANSFORMATION

Rivier University’s core curriculum called Journeys of Transformation offers opportunities for service learning, servant leadership, civic engagement, or community service supporting the intellectual growth of students and enhancing student leadership. The core is aligned with the essential learning outcomes of the American Association of College & Universities (AAC&U’s), which provide Rivier graduates with the strong intellectual and practical skills that are in demand in the workplace.