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4 Things Admissions Teams Look For In An MBA Application Essay

If the thought of writing your MBA application essay has you on edge, you’re not alone. Many prospective MBA students worry that, despite their stellar qualifications, the written essay accompanying their application holds so much weight that anything less than perfection will hurt their chances of getting accepted.

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New Master of Finance Degree Program Path is Classified as STEM Designated

Bentley University’s new Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program path in Quantitative Finance has earned a much sought-after STEM designation. ...

From Audit to IT: How Bentley’s MSIT is Preparing Qiaoyi Zheng to Change Careers

By Jennifer Wright

Just one year ago, Qiaoyi Zheng MSIT ’17 had never worked in IT.

Today, a year into her Master’s in Information Technology program, she talks about the field like a seasoned professional. Between interning at EY in Risk Assurance and taking a year of classes at Bentley, she now has a solid understanding of technology infrastructure, programming, databases, and more.

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Hit the Road: Why MBA Programs Should Require Travel

By Chip Wiggins

When you hear the term “study abroad,” likely your mind conjures images of students gallivanting in foreign cities, enjoying the local culture, maybe backpacking or taking trains to and from different countries. However, as dean and co-provost of Bentley University, when it comes to travel, I have a different view of what it should be, particularly at the graduate level.

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MBA Students in Greece: Days 1 and 2

During the Bentley MBA cohort’s trip to Greece, MBA candidate Pawel is filing reports on his experience. If you missed the first part of his series, check it out here! ...

How Would A Master’s In Information Technology Help Your Career?

Would you like to work in one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S.? If you’re interested in being a computer systems analyst, a network administrator, an information technology (IT) consultant, or any one of a vast number of jobs encompassed within the information technology field, you’re heading in the right direction.

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What are the Benefits of a Part-Time MBA?

You’re looking for more responsibility at work and you know that a master’s in business administration (MBA) would help you get ahead in your career; but the time commitment is holding you back. The scenario isn’t surprising for people trying to juggle life — work, family, travel. ...

MBA Students in Greece: A Trip into History

During the Bentley MBA cohort’s trip to Greece, MBA candidate Pawel Czoczys is filing reports on his experience.

A nation without its history is like a person without their memory.

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Jess and Ted’s Excellent Adventure: Getting Started in the MBA Program

As each of us crossed the finish lines of our undergraduate educations, it was difficult to wrap our heads around going on for a fifth year MBA when so many of our friends were jumping into their careers. 

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5 Ways To Change Careers At 30

Thinking about switching careers? Here are five actionable ways to make it happen. ...
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