From the Classroom to the Boardroom

Thank you for joining us at the Massachusetts Conference for Women! Whether you’re just starting out or advancing your career, Bentley University, anchored by the Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business (CWB), provides the resources, connections, and support to strengthen your skills, grow your expertise, and build a network for future success.

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Center for Women and Business (CWB)

The Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business sets the standard for preparing women to lead. It serves as a hub for women+ leaders who drive innovation and cultivate inclusive, equitable cultures where all genders can thrive. The CWB tackles today's most pressing gender equity challenges, shaping a business landscape that values diversity and fosters meaningful change.

Pre-College Programs

Designed for rising high school juniors and seniors, our pre-college summer programs provide an immersive introduction to college life—offering a glimpse into academics, residential living and the vibrant university community. Bentley's Pathways for Women in Business program fosters students in strengthening their leadership skills, expand their networks, and help them stand out in the college application process.

Women's Leadership Program

Undergraduate participants in the Women's Leadership Program develop skills and strategies for self-advocacy and advancement. Through the program, students gain an understanding of gender equity's value and impact, while discovering their strengths as leaders and team collaborators. The program offers women the support and hands-on experiences needed to advance into leadership roles including workshops, mentorship, special events and a tuition award of $40,000.

Executive and Professional Education

Bentley is known for its innovative and impactful Executive Education programs, tailored to equip managers and executives with the knowledge and tools needed to excel as leaders. These interactive, short-course programs deliver practical, research-based insights and strategies that can be immediately applied to drive success in both team dynamics and individual performance.

MBA and Master's Programs

Bentley’s MBA programs and specialized master’s degrees offer both flexibility and customization to accelerate your career. The new Professional MBA program is specifically designed for professionals looking to excel as innovative business leaders in sustainable organizations utilizing emerging technologies. Students will find a supportive network of colleagues in this two year, cohort-based program with six focus areas to help you tailor your experience.

Executive PhD

Bentley's part-time Executive PhD program integrates real-world business experience with world-class research. For women ready to move into executive positions, this innovative, accelerated three-year program is tailored for seasoned business leaders seeking to deepen their industry expertise through a research-based curriculum that emphasizes data-driven methodologies along with practical application.

2025 Gearing Up Conference

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Join us for the Gearing Up Conference, celebrating its 20th anniversary! With the theme Pathways to Power: Reimagining Gender and Leadership, this transformational day will empower women+ to redefine leadership on their terms to chart their paths to success. Attendees will gain tangible skills for career advancement while exploring how to dismantle systemic barriers and leverage community strength to challenge traditional gender dynamics.

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Bentley attracts women who are ambitious, driven, and smart. They care about themselves and the world around them. This unique combination allows them to use academic, campus and career opportunities to achieve success.

Yaro Fong-Olivares

Executive Director, Gloria Cordes Larson Center for Women and Business

New Partnership Supports Women in Business Leadership

Bentley has partnered with the nonprofit organization Forté Foundation to join an alliance of more than 200 top companies and schools dedicated to advancing women in business through access to business education, professional development and a community of successful women.