Three-Year Applied Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Complete this form to learn more about Rivier University’s innovative applied bachelor’s degree programs.
Save time and tuition and enter the workforce one year early with a three-year applied bachelor’s degree.
Approved by the New England Commission of Higher Education and the New Hampshire Higher Education Commission, Rivier’s 90-credit applied bachelor’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence, Business Management, and Criminal Justice enable you to complete your degree in three years of full-time undergraduate study.
You’ll take the same core and major classes as students in a traditional four-year degree and will have access to the same resources and services that make your university experience unique. As a three-year student, you can have it all—live on campus, participate in athletics, join clubs, and more. All while completing a career focused degree to get you ready to launch the career you’ve dreamed of.
Save one full year of tuition, room, board, and related expenses
You will carry a standard semester load of classes during the academic year (fall and spring semesters) for a total of 90 credits over three years. With annual tuition set at the same amount as the traditional four-year degree, you will save the cost of an entire year of tuition, room, board, and related expenses.
Enter the workforce faster
Our workforce-focused model combines experiential learning and problem-solving opportunities. With a professional core and internships at leading regional employers, you’ll fast-track your career and gain the skills, experience, and network to succeed in a competitive job market.
Earn your master’s with only one additional year of study (3+1)
In addition to your applied bachelor’s degree, you can earn a Master’s at Rivier with just one year of additional study. The 3+1 programs offer a cost-effective path to both undergraduate and graduate credentials in four years, positioning you for early career advancement and long-term professional success.
Applied Bachelor’s in Artificial Intelligence
Focus on real-world applications of AI in business, healthcare, and technology sectors with this innovative major.
Applied Bachelor’s in Business Management
Launch your career with this streamlined business degree emphasizing leadership, entrepreneurship, and operational strategy.
Applied Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice
Get ready for a career in law enforcement, corrections, and community advocacy.
About Rivier University
Rivier University offers more than 60 academic programs, including a wide range of undergraduate majors designed to launch your future.
Undergraduates study in small, supportive classes taught by faculty who bring real-world experience directly into their teaching. Rivier provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts paired with hands-on, career-focused learning.
Founded in 1933 by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary and named for Saint Marie Rivier, the University now serves more than 2,300 students at the undergraduate, professional studies, graduate and doctoral levels. Our campus features state-of-the-art academic spaces that support learning, collaboration, and community.