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Full-Time, Part-Time, & Online

Bentley University offers a highly flexible approach to getting your MBA, with part-time and virtual programs that fit the busy careerist, or a fully immersive graduate experience for those looking to enroll full time.

A degree with ROI

In today's global economy an MBA continues to be a benchmark for future success in business, with signing bonuses and starting salaries still head and shoulders above a bachelor's degree, with compounding return on investment over the lifetime of a career. 

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Remy Cofield

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Sharron Zhu

Sharron Zhu '16 discusses her top three skills gained from an MBA.

 

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Jeffrey Harrelson

Jeffrey Harrelson '12 on learning how to bring people together through an MBA.

 

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Amrita Choudhary

Amrita Choudhary '20 on getting her dual graduate degree from Bentley.

 

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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 MBA

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

If Online MBA

*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.

Select the program format that works best for you

With the Bentley MBA, you are able to get your degree in the format that works best for your personal situation and desired path to degree completion. Use this page to gain general information about the program or select from the options below to learn more about the specific program format you would like to pursue.

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Full-Time

As a full-time student you will integrate yourself into the Bentley community and create connections that will last you a lifetime.

Full Time MBA
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Part-Time

An MBA for the working professional. Complete the degree on your own time through evening classes that can be attended in-person or online.

Part Time MBA
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Accelerated Online

Created for working professionals trying to get ahead while balancing a personal life and the new demands of the modern workplace.

Online MBA
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Dual Degree

Enhance your competitive advantage in the marketplace by earning both an MBA and Master of Science (MS) dual degree.

Dual Degree

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Why A Bentley MBA
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Globally Recognized Program

U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News & World Report’s “America's Best Graduate Schools 2019” ranks the Bentley University Graduate School of Business MBA (Part-Time) program among the top 100 in the country at #87 and #7 in New England. 

The Princeton Review. Bentley University’s nationally recognized career service department is ranked #3 in the country in The Princeton Review’s released guide, “The 385 Best Colleges, 2020 Edition.” Bentley is also ranked #1 for internship opportunities by The Princeton Review.

Bloomberg. Bentley University is ranked as one of the 100 Best Business Schools in the United States to obtain an MBA in a new ranking from Bloomberg Businessweek. 

Customize Your MBA

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

*Courses in this concentration are available in an online format. Online MBA students who wish to pursue a different concentration may do so in a synchronous hybrid format. Please note this may extend the length of your program due to course availability by term.

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Life-Long Career Benefits

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

What can your career look like with this degree?

Academic program information

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Pearl Brian-Esema, MBA, MSBA ’19
I’ve grown to like analytics because depending on what you are trying to do, the ultimate goal is having enough data to improve decision-making.
Pearl Brian-Esema, MBA, MSBA ’19
Consulting Digital Analyst