Finance

Named the top bachelor of finance degree in the nation by the Bachelor's Degree Center, Bentley's finance major will teach you to analyze complex financial data, make critical decisions and communicate effectively. Once you understand how accounting and financial markets operate, you can concentrate your studies on Capital Markets, Corporate Finance or Financial Planning. An accelerated program is available to select, high-performing students. If you’re accepted, you can earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree during the four-year program.

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$76K

Finance Average Starting Salary

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98%

Finance Job Placement Rate

Bentley University CareerEdge

90%

of students complete at least one internship

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Sustainable, Responsible, and Impact (SRI) Investing (FI 316:)

SRI is an investment discipline that considers environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria to generate long-term competitive financial returns and positive societal impact. Students focus on various ESG considerations such as climate change, air and water pollution, waste management, community & employee relations, human rights, human capital management, board composition, disclosure, accounting risk, and executive compensation. Students will learn about incorporating these ESG issues into investment decisions.

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Customize your Finance degree

Bentley's broad range of finance electives allows you to specialize your degree through concentrations in:

Financial Planning
Corporate Finance
Capital Markets
Sustainable Investing

Conference Highlights Opportunities for Investment and Business Growth in Africa

The African Student Association at Bentley is aiming to reshape perceptions of doing business in Africa. “ASA holds an annual gala to showcase African culture through fashion, music and traditions, but last year we decided to create another event to highlight business and career opportunities in Africa,” said Kojo Acheampong Danquah ’24, conference executive director and Finance major.

Members of the African Student Association gather with speakers and panelists at the African Business Conference.

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Studying Finance allows me to pursue numerous passions and not remain confined in just one field. Although I love working with money, I am fascinated by the pharmaceutical industry and, with this major, I’ll have a chance to work in two fields that I enjoy.

Yashodhan Aher