Provides a foundation in the life sciences, preparing you to join the workforce or to attend graduate schools in health-related fields. Rider’s health sciences major provides a foundation in the life sciences and other coursework, preparing you to join the workforce or to attend professional or graduate schools in health-related fields.

Bridge basic biology, exercise physiology, sports nutrition and psychology through clinical applications. Develop an understanding of how the body works and how exercise impacts physical performance and brain function. Bridge basic biology, exercise physiology, sports nutrition and psychology through clinical applications. You’ll learn how to apply these scientific concepts to athletic and exercise performance and design effective fitness practices for individuals of all health, age and fitness levels.

Be well-equipped with the foundational knowledge and technical training needed to excel in the cybersecurity field. Rider cybersecurity majors may choose to concentrate in the Technical Track or the Policy Track. Students develop the ability to collaborate and apply their knowledge to real-world problems. Prepare for a career designing, implementing and assessing security measures to protect computer networks from cyber attacks. Gain practical experience through a combination of hands-on and experiential learning, classroom lectures, and professional internships that offer a powerful competitive edge as you launch your career.

Develop a broad technical understanding of the field using a curriculum developed with input from leading experts in computing. Choose from tracks in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity or software engineering.

Rider’s chemistry program serves as a solid stepping stone for careers in academia, government, industrial science, science education, medicine, health care and research. Chemistry students at Rider have challenging and engaging experiences in the five areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry. Learn in a stimulating classroom environment that encourages student, faculty collaboration and hands-on learning starting your first-year. Students are offered abundant research opportunities both during the academic year and during the summer months.

Designed to prepare students for a life of learning in the sciences that enables them to join the workforce or attend professional or graduate school. Blended in theory and practical training, Rider’s bachelor of science (B.S.) and bachelor of arts (B.A.) biology programs take an extensive look at the science behind living organisms. Coursework covers topics in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics designed to provide knowledge and the development of technical and analytical skills needed to pursue a life of learning and practicing science. Many Rider biology majors continue on to professional and graduate school. Areas of study pursued by students in this major include medical, dental, and veterinary school; allied health programs such as optometry, podiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing; programs leading to M.S. or Ph.D. degrees in the life sciences; and programs in science education.

Merges coursework in physical, life and applied sciences to provide well-rounded, pre-professional training needed to start your career. Explore the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms in a stimulating learning environment with small classes that encourage interaction between fellow students and professors and well-rounded lab experiences.

By understanding the issues in contemporary psychology, students will be able to recognize and apply psychological knowledge in order to provide solutions to real-world problems. Rider’s Psychology program is designed to meet the needs of various types of students and to develop a broad understanding of the many topic areas within psychology. The program is committed to helping students understand and appreciate both the scientific foundations and human service aspects of the field of psychology.

Prepare to join the next generation of sports media professionals by building your skills in multimedia production, writing/storytelling, social media and sports communication. Rider’s B.A. in Sports Media is designed to help you acquire the diverse skills and competitive edge that sports media employers seek. As a student in this program, you’ll build a solid foundation in journalism, public relations and marketing. Courses in the major will give you the opportunity to specialize in sports-related communications (written, multimedia and social media) for a wide variety of audiences.

Students majoring in Film and Television have access to a wide variety of courses that carefully integrate hands-on production practice with studies in film history, theory, and the work of major film artists. FTV students are taught best professional practices through small, interactive classes in the Department’s state-of-the-art digital film and television labs and editing suites. Through class projects and internships, students gain experience in screenwriting, editing, cinematography, and direction/performance methodologies for camera and screen, honing their aesthetic and technical skills in film and television production. To fully complement these skills, FTV students are encouraged to minor in Film and Media Studies, which is part of the FTV Department. In addition to traditional three-credit courses, students participate in the Department’s innovative one-credit workshops taught by practicing industry professionals. These courses not only expose students to specialized niches within the profession but also provide students with networking opportunities.

Prepare for a thriving career in which your business acumen and love of sports play vital roles. Double the value of your business degree with a co-major in sport management and prepare for a career where your passion plays a vital role. Your degree from one of only a handful of NJ schools with AACSB accreditation will give you the experience to launch a successful business career. Students graduate with a business degree that provides career paths in a range of industries, plus obtain specialized knowledge in sports management that opens doors to the multi-billion dollar sports industry.

Gain a strong background in business, a critical understanding of consumer behavior, ad trends and the know-how needed to reach target audiences. Study at one of only a handful of NJ schools with AACSB accreditation. Gain the knowledge you need to compete in today’s ever-changing global marketplace. Enter the workforce with a strong background in business, a critical understanding of consumer behavior, ad trends and the know-how needed to reach target audiences and to promote services and products.

Develop an understanding of business and how to use technology to help the business enterprise realize its goals. Study at one of only a handful of NJ schools with AACSB accreditation. You will combine your interest in computers with a career-oriented business curriculum. This program will provide the coursework to develop an understanding of business and how to use technology to help the business enterprise realize its goals. The Information Systems (IS) degree is a STEM degree that combines computer technology courses with business courses to teach students the application of computer technology in a business environment. It prepares students for a number of jobs in information technology (IT) departments.

Rider's global supply chain management major offers an interdisciplinary program that merges coursework from operations, marketing, information systems, management science and international business. It is among the leading supply chain management programs in New Jersey offering hands-on learning opportunities and strong connections to industry.

Engage in cutting-edge research on financial markets, investments, and global business in this AACSB-accredited program. Gain a broad understanding of how the financial system operates at one of only two NJ schools with dual AACSB accreditation, and learn from talented faculty who hold top credentials. Engage in cutting-edge research on financial markets, investments and global business.