The Bentley MBA
Full-Time, Part-Time, & Online Program Options
A degree that delivers a high ROI through practical, hands-on experience
In today's global economy, a Master in Business Administration degree continues to be a benchmark for future success in business, 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 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 MBA, 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.
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.
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.
Dual Degree MBA
Enhance your competitive advantage in the marketplace by earning both an MBA and Master of Science (MS) dual degree. Share up to four courses between programs to further expand your skill set and obtain two graduate business degrees in less time.
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A Flexible & Customizable Curriculum
Your MBA can be completed in 12 to 15 courses consisting of foundation, core, and elective credits.
Foundation: Up to Five*
Core: Six Total
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 MBA
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.
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Meet Your Program Director
Iris Berdrow is a tenured professor of management and the program director for the ASB 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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