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 entley is a
national leader in business education. Centered
on education and research in business and
related professions, Bentley blends the breadth
and technological strength of a university with
the values and student focus of a small college.
A Bentley education combines an unparalleled
array of business courses with hands-on
technology experience, and a strong foundation
in liberal arts. The result is that students
gain expertise for a competitive edge in today’s
economy and broad-based skills essential for
success in all areas of life.
A Well-Rounded Education at a
Great Business School:
Integrating the study of business and the
liberal arts is a distinctive strength at
Bentley. Half of all required courses are in the
arts and sciences. In addition, students have
the opportunity to pursue a double major in
business and liberal studies. Students take the
same number of courses, but add another
credential to their degree. This unique blending
of disciplines allows students to build
critical-thinking and communication skills that
allow them to stand out to future employers.
Students also benefit from small class sizes, on
average about 25 students. Our approximately 450
full-time faculty members are respected
teacher-scholars, known equally well for their
classroom skills and leading research.
Hands-on Learning: Bentley
students can take advantage of facilities that
are among the first of their kind in higher
education. A Trading Room, the largest in
higher education, combines technology and
real-time data to let students explore key
financial concepts in simulated stock trading
sessions. In the Center for Marketing Technology
(CMT), undergraduates learn the latest
strategies in marketing and advertising. The
Accounting
Center for Electronic Learning and Business (ACELAB) is a valuable resource for
any student taking an accounting course. The
Media and Culture Labs and Studio supports new
programs in media studies and media arts and
features current resources for video production
and editing, as well as digital photography.
Bentley students also benefit from a wireless
campus and through the Bentley Mobile computing
program, all freshmen receive a laptop (upgraded
after two years) loaded with software and
network-ready.
Learning beyond the Classroom:
At Bentley, students connect classroom learning
to practical experiences through internships,
student organizations, and activities. For
example, students can learn first hand about
other cultures through study abroad programs in
a number of countries including Australia,
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, England,
France, Hong Kong, Brazil, Ghana, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Mexico, and Spain. Students gain
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experience through assignments in the Bentley Service-Learning program
and internships. Internships provide students
with the chance to fine-tune skills, explore
interests, and make valuable connections. The
Boston
area is a gateway to many job and internship
opportunities. In fact, more than 94 percent of
students complete at least one internship during
their four years at Bentley.
Life at Bentley: The Bentley
campus, set on 163 acres in suburban Waltham,
Massachusetts, is friendly and student centered.
It boasts more than 80 student organizations:
academically oriented groups, performing arts
groups, campus media, fraternities and
sororities, cultural organizations, and more.
The College also fields 23 varsity athletic
teams, a thriving intramural program, and a full
range of recreational sports. In addition, the
campus is home to students from over 40 states
and almost 80 countries, promoting a lively
exchange of perspectives and a global outlook.
About 80 percent of Bentley students (98 percent
of freshmen) live on campus, creating a spirited
sense of community. Housing includes residence
halls and apartment-style buildings, featuring
traditional dorm rooms, apartments, and suites.
Housing is guaranteed to students for all four
years.
In addition,
Boston, the ultimate college town, is minutes
away. The city’s many resources, cultural
events, sports, dining, shopping – are all
within easy reach, via a free shuttle from
campus to Harvard Square in Cambridge. In
addition, Boston serves as the home to many
well-known companies. Consider this: within six
months of graduation, almost 100 percent of
Bentley students find professional employment or
enroll in graduate school. Most receive more
than one job offer, many as a direct result of
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