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The Bentley MBA

Full-Time, Part-Time, & Online Program Options

An MBA program that delivers a high ROI through practical, hands-on experience

In today's global economy, an MBA degree continues to be a benchmark for future business success, with signing bonuses and starting salaries well above a bachelor's degree, and compounding return on investment over the lifetime of a career. Bentley's MBA program integrates corporate partnerships and modern resources for students to gain real-world exposure as part of their graduate school journey. By being near Boston, Bentley's students benefit from the resources of a world-class city and the connections that Bentley has built over the last one hundred years. 

With a highly flexible approach to getting your degree, students can choose part-time and virtual programs that fit the busy careerist, or a fully immersive graduate experience for those looking to enroll full-time.

Select the program format that works best for you

Full-Time

Bentley's full-time program is an immersive, intensive experience typically completed in two years, providing a deep dive into core business concepts and provides extensive networking opportunities. It's ideal for those seeking a career transition or rapid skill development.

Full-Time

Part-Time

Designed for working professionals to balance their careers while pursuing this valuable credential over two to five years. Complete the degree on your own time through evening classes that can be attended in person or online. This format offers greater flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and the ability to apply classroom learning directly to the workplace. 

Part-Time

Accelerated Online

Created for working professionals who want to earn their degree in as little as 18 months. This program format is one of the fastest-certified in Boston. Students progress through the program together but watch lectures and study independently on their own schedule, then come together at designated times for an online discussion.

Online

Dual Degrees

Enhance your competitive advantage in the marketplace by earning a dual degree. Share up to four courses between programs to further expand your skill set and obtain two graduate degrees in less time.

Dual Degree

Tuition and Aid

At Bentley, we do everything possible to make your education affordable for you and to provide the kind of return on investment you expect — and deserve. With available merit and financial aid, Bentley works with qualified applicants to help find ways to pay for their education.

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A Flexible & Customizable Curriculum

Your degree can be completed in 12 to 15 courses consisting of foundation, core, and elective credits.

Electives: Four to Six*

If Full-Time or Part-Time

  • Declare a concentration to focus your degree or select from all available courses for a general degree

If Online

  • Select the leadership concentration and remain in online-only courses
  • Select from all available concentrations to take synchronous hybrid courses

*Students with the appropriate background may be waived from foundation courses. If three or more foundation courses are waived, students will be required to take additional electives to meet the program minimum of twelve courses.

Customize Your Degree

Build your degree based on your academic interests or career goals by choosing from one of eight concentrations. We strongly encourage all prospective students to connect with a Graduate Admission Officer to discuss concentrations and understand your available options. 

Life-Long Career Benefits

When you join the Bentley community, you have access to a rich and lifelong set of career-oriented services and you'll be prepared for a wide range of careers, no matter the industry you are interested in. 

Corporate Partnerships

Bentley University MBA at BILH

Bentley University and Beth Israel Lahey Health, a world-class teaching hospital, are collaborating to offer our top-rated curriculum, infused with applications-based learning experiences that contextualize the business principles of the healthcare sector. The program will be open only to Beth Israel Lahey Health employees and will include specialized healthcare classes to give managers and aspiring managers the knowledge and perspective needed to lead in the increasingly complex world of healthcare.

View Program Information  

Are you outside of the BILH network but are still Interested in a partnership to bring Bentley's graduate programs to your employees? Reach out to us at applygrad@bentley.edu to learn more.

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Hear Directly From Our Alumni

At Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School, students find essential resources, networking opportunities, and a strong sense of community, ensuring they feel well-supported and ready for their careers and lives beyond Bentley. Just look at Hiral Mehta, who is now a Digital Transformation Manager at Schneider Electric.

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program director

Iris Berdrow, mba program director
Iris Berdrow
Program Director and Professor of Management

Meet Your Program Director

Iris Berdrow is a tenured professor of management and the program director for the Advanced Standing in Business and MBA programs at Bentley University. Iris holds an MBA and PhD with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and International Management from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada. She is published in MIT Sloan Management Review, Strategic Management Journal, Long Range Planning, and the Journal of World Business. Her current research interest is in cross-cultural effectiveness, assessing learning outcomes, and competency-based education. 

Contact Iris to schedule a time to discuss your background and career goals and how these align with Bentley's programs. 

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Pearl Brian-Esema, MBA and Masters in business analytics graduate ’19
I looked at what alumni were doing after graduation, my program of interest and the reputation of Bentley. It seemed like a wonderful fit.
Pearl Brian-Esema ’19
Consulting Digital Analyst