Teaching

Philosophy


"Teach like Hell from bell to bell," was an oft-repeated exhortation from Bentley's founder to his faculty over the first half of Bentley's history. That dedication to excellence in teaching remains just as strong today.

Bentley places vital emphasis on the quality of its teacher/scholar faculty. The Faculty is committed to establishing effective teaching and learning relationships with students both inside and outside the classroom, while pursuing a scholarly and research agenda in support of the teaching mission.

Bentley enhances teaching excellence across campus, through a number of initiatives, overseen by the Wilder Professors, including mentoring activities, internal and external development programs, and promoting the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Excellence in teaching is not easily measure; a lot of intangibles come into play. It's much more than the amount of materials distributed or the type of quizzes given. It has something to do with the fundamental trust and respect engendered between the professor and the student. It's all about what happens in the heart and mind of the student. And great teaching is highly valued at the Bentley of today.


National Attention and Ranking


That tradition in great teaching is reflected in the attention and rankings Bentley has garnered over the years.

BusinessWeek ranks Bentley among the top 30 undergraduate business programs in the nation in the magazine’s 3rd annual issue of "The Best Undergraduate Business Schools." Bentley ranked #30 overall and #4 in New England.

In the rankings, BusinessWeek also assigns grades in key areas based on student surveys. Bentley received:

  • A+ in facilities and services
  • A in teaching quality
  • A in job placement


U.S.News & World Report’s “America's Best Graduate Schools 2009” ranks the Bentley College McCallum Graduate School of Business one of the top 100 business schools in the nation (#62).  The Master of Science in Accountancy program is ranked #30 nationally and #3 in New England; the Master of Science in Information Technology program ranked #18 nationally and #2 in New England.


This is only a brief look at some of the national attention Bentley has garnered. Visit the rankings page to see the rest.