Business Management

Overview

Unlock Your Future in Business

The Business Management program at River Valley Community College is designed for you. Whether you’re exploring your interests, launching your career, working toward a promotion, or planning to transfer to a four-year institution, this program gives you the flexibility, support, and practical skills you need to succeed. 

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Why choose the Business Management Degree at RVCC?

We believe business education should be as dynamic as the students pursuing it. Our Business Management program equips you with a versatile degree that opens doors across industries – from finance and marketing to human resources and entrepreneurship. You’ll graduate with strengthened critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills – essential for leadership and adaptability in today’s evolving workplace. Along the way, you’ll build a foundation of practical knowledge and professional confidence that prepares you for immediate employment, promotion, or transfer to a four-year institution. It’s more than a credential – it’s your key to success anywhere.

Program Highlights:

• Flexible Learning: Start in any term, attend part- or full-time, and choose electives that interest you.
• Experienced Faculty: Learn from instructors with advanced degrees and real-world business expertise.
• Diverse Perspectives: Learn alongside classmates with varied experiences and goals – creating a dynamic environment for sharing ideas, gaining insights, and building valuable connections.
• Strong Transfer Pathways: Credits are regionally accredited by NECHE supporting transfer possibilities to any institution with pathways created for you to institutions such as UNH, Keene State, Plymouth State, Rivier University, and SNHU.
• Career-Ready Skills: Develop competencies in management, finance, marketing, and communication.

Careers & Degree Pathways

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

• Customer service associate or manager
• Retail sales
• Store manager
• Administrative assistant
• Relationship banker
• Sales consultant
• Sales support specialist
• Small business operations

Transfer Pathways

Students can transfer into bachelor’s programs such as:

• Business Administration
• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Supply Chain Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Healthcare Management

Related Degrees

• Accounting Certificate Included: Students completing the Business Management degree take all the courses needed for RVCC’s Accounting Certificate.  Apply for both and add even more value to your education and resume!
• Accounting Degree
• Advanced Accounting Certificate
• Business Management Certificate

The Business Management program at River Valley Community College prepares students to thrive in diverse business environments by developing essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence. Our mission is to empower students to achieve their career and academic goals through a curriculum that fosters adaptability, leadership, and lifelong learning.

Program Goals

Goals of the Business Management program include the following:

• Provide a Versatile Foundation: Equip students with a broad understanding of business principles applicable across industries.
• Foster Inclusive Learning: Create a dynamic classroom environment enriched by diverse perspectives, experiences, and goals.
• Develop Critical Competencies: Strengthen skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and ethical decision-making.
• Provide Engaging Curriculum: Deliver rigorous, forward-focused coursework that incorporates current industry practices and emerging trends, guiding students to explore and identify areas of business that align with their interests.
• Promote Professional Growth: Encourage leadership, collaboration, and service through coursework and co-curricular opportunities.
• Support Academic and Career Pathways: Prepare students for immediate employment, career advancement, or transfer to four-year institutions.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of core business principles, including accounting, finance, management, and economics, to support organizational decision-making.
• Prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements and accounting data to evaluate organizational performance and inform strategic planning.
• Employ spreadsheets and professional computing tools to manage data, perform analysis, and support operational efficiency.
• Produce clear, concise, and professional written and oral communications tailored to diverse business audiences.
• Use statistical methods and quantitative reasoning to analyze business problems and support evidence-based decisions.
• Apply ethical principles and social responsibility frameworks to organizational practices.
• Analyze organizational structures, leadership styles, and behavioral dynamics to improve team performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Assess complex business scenarios, identify problems, and propose practical solutions using interdisciplinary approaches.
• Plan for career advancement or transfer by identifying personal strengths and aligning them with industry opportunities.

Enrollment Made Simple

Business Management at RVCC is an open-enrollment program meaning there are no extra requirements beyond college admission. Once you’re accepted into River Valley, you’re ready to start. You can begin in any term and attend full-time or part-time, your choice!

You may have already made progress on your degree!  If you’ve taken early college or dual-enrollment courses in high school, those credits may apply toward your degree. And if you’ve completed college courses elsewhere, simply send Admissions your official transcript and we’ll transfer in any applicable courses.

We’re here to help you achieve your goals and it all starts with a simple admissions process.

Ready to take the next step? Apply Now and start unlocking your potential.