Our History major equips you with a solid understanding of the people, cultures and events that shaped the modern world. And, through a broad range of business courses, you’ll explore how history remains relevant to today.
With a history degree from Bentley, you can work in government or political positions, public policy, international affairs or journalism. Some students use the degree as a stepping stone toward graduate work in business, law and related fields. You can customize your History degree in either Regional or Thematic history, based on your interests. Our faculty are experts in American, Asian, European and Latin/Caribbean history studies; and in social, economic and military history.
Every History major must complement their program with foundational business studies, leading either toward a minor or a second major in Business Studies. This ensures you leave Bentley with broad business skills, in addition to historical expertise.
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Staying loyal to the dream
Growing up in Windsor, Ontario, Jakov Novak dreamed of playing in the NHL. When the late bloomer was passed over by Canada’s big junior hockey league, he could’ve given up. Instead, he decided on a different path.
The view from the Mountain
Internships are an integral part of the Bentley experience. See how a group of them that spent a summer working for leading information storage firm Iron Mountain used their experience to broaden their education, and better prepare themselves for a successful career.
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