THE UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE
The Undergraduate College at Bentley University offers a variety of academic programs. Students may choose a major that enables them to develop expertise in a specific area of business or pursue an arts and sciences degree. All programs in the undergraduate college are characterized by a balanced education in business and the arts and sciences, the best combination for preparing tomorrow’s organizational leaders.
While students earn one degree, either a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (B.A.), students may opt to pursue more than one major. Students may pursue a major in Business Administration in addition to any business or arts and sciences major. Students may also choose to pursue an additional minor or other optional program, such as study abroad or a blended term during the senior year.
The skills that students develop are enhanced by a curriculum that integrates the use of technology as a tool of analysis, decision-making and management throughout the curriculum. Students benefit from their interaction with faculty who are professionals and scholars in their fields. Bentley provides faculty with the resources necessary for quality research and teaching, and faculty may also serve as advisors and career mentors.
Bentley's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is evidenced by the integration of DEI topics across all disciplines and majors.
Listed below are the available Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degree programs, with business and arts and sciences majors identified. All students enrolled in a Bentley undergraduate degree program are required to enroll in the minor in Business Administration.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science degree programs are designed for students who want to combine a broad approach to business studies with a specialization in a specific discipline.
Business majors are available in:
- Accounting Major
- Business Economics Major
- Computer Information Systems Major
- Corporate Finance and Accounting Major
- Creative Industries Major
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Major
- Economics-Finance Major
- Finance Major
- Finance and Technology Major
- Information Design and Corporate Communication Major
- Information Technology in Accounting Major
- Management Major
- Marketing Major
- Professional Sales Major
- Quantitative Economics Major
A Bachelor of Science degree is available in these Arts and Sciences majors:
- Actuarial Science Major
- Data Analytics Major
- Mathematical Sciences Major
- Psychology Major
BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts degree programs are designed for students who want to concentrate in areas such as the humanities, the social sciences, or natural and applied sciences. Students supplement their major with business courses that strengthen their professional career opportunities.
Arts and Sciences majors are available in:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Major
- English Major
- Film and Media Studies Major
- Health Studies Major
- History Major
- International Affairs Major
- Language, Culture, and Business Major: Chinese
- Language, Culture, and Business Major: French
- Language, Culture, and Business Major: Italian
- Language, Culture, and Business Major: Spanish
- Philosophy Major
- Public Policy Major
- Sustainability Science Major
THE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION MAJOR
The Business Administration Majoris an optional second major open to all students whether pursuing a primary major in business or the arts and sciences. Students who opt for a Business Administration major do not also take the minor in Business Administration as the courses overlap.
Students cannot pursue the Business Administration major on its own.The Business Administration major must be an addition to a student's academic program. The Business Administration major consists of the following courses:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| The following courses are required for the Business Administration major: | ||
| AC115 | Financial Reporting and Analysis | 3 |
| AC215 | Performance Measurement | 3 |
| EC111 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC112 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| FI118 | Introduction to Finance | 3 |
| IPM300 | Business Processes and Systems | 3 |
| LA100 | Business Law | 3 |
| MG116 | Human Dynamics in Organizations | 3 |
| MG215 | Supply Chain and Operations Fundamentals | 3 |
| MG300 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| MG313 | Business and Society | 3 |
| MK250 | Marketing Essentials | 3 |
| ST113 | Business Statistics | 3 |
MINOR PROGRAMS OF STUDY
The minors program gives undergraduate students the opportunity to develop more knowledge in an area of study outside their majors and to receive formal recognition for these efforts. All departments offer minors. A minor consists of at least 12-15 credits. The following is a list of available minors:
MINORS IN BUSINESS
- Minor in Accounting
- Minor in Business Economics
- Minor in Business Risk Assurance
- Minor in Computer Information Systems
- Minor in Cybersecurity
- Minor in Entrepreneurial Studies
- Minor in Environmental, Social and Governance
- Minor in Ethics and Compliance
- Minor in Finance
- Minor in Global Management
- Minor in Human Resources Management
- Minor in Information and Process Management
- Minor in International Economics
- Minor in Law
- Minor in Leadership
- Minor in Management
- Minor in Marketing
- Minor in Public Relations
- Minor in Sports Business Management
- Minor in Supply Chain and Operations Management
- Minor in User Experience
MINORS IN ARTS AND SCIENCES
- Minor in Actuarial Science
- Minor in Applied Statistics
- Minor in Data Technologies
- Minor in Earth, Environment, and Global Sustainability
- Minor in English and Media Studies
- Minor in Ethnic Studies
- Minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies
- Minor in Health and Industry
- Minor in History
- Minor in International Affairs
- Minor in Mathematical Perspectives
- Minor in Mathematics
- Minor in Modern Languages: Chinese
- Minor in Modern Languages: French
- Minor in Modern Languages: Italian
- Minor in Modern Languages: Spanish
- Minor in Nonprofit Organizations
- Minor in Philosophy
- Minor in Politics
- Minor in Psychology
- Minor in Public Policy
- Minor in Sociology
- Minor in Spanish for Business
