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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (BA)

Be an agent for change

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion major is designed to create professional pathways for students who are interested in careers that will make a positive impact on the world. Students in this major are passionate about societal change affecting the underrepresented, intersectionality, impartiality and fairness practices, and the ability of a diverse set of individuals to participate in decision-making processes and development opportunities. Topics covered include systemic racism, the opportunity gap in the workforce and equitable access to education. 

As a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (BA) major, you will graduate with a broad knowledge of business by completing courses that are part of the Business Administration minor. You will also have the option of complementing your Diversity, Equity and Inclusion major with a Business Administration major, or any other approved Bentley major, by using some of your free electives to take additional courses.

Bentley by the Numbers

$73K

Median Starting Salary of All Majors

Bentley University CareerEdge

98%

Job Placement Rate

Bentley University CareerEdge

90%

Average Internship Completion Rate

Bentley Institutional Research

Your path to success starts here

Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Curriculum

Circle of Success

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion major, Isabel Zica ’25, found the Coming Full Circle event inspiring and motivating, highlighting valuable career insights from successful women of color across various fields. The panel, featuring professionals like Monique D. (Young) Jefferson ’96 and Yoanna Rodriguez ’19, shared their journeys and strategies for overcoming barriers.

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Students, staff and alumnae from Bentley's Coming Full Circle group gather for a career development panel event.

Connect with Bentley Faculty

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The richness and diversity of our life experiences allow us to thrive as a learning community.
Mateo Cruz
Assistant Professor, Management

See where a degree in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Bentley can take you