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Adult Learning

Your Career. Your Future.

Education for Next-Level Success

No matter where you are in your career journey—whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, pivot to a new industry or take your expertise to the next level—Bentley University’s adult learner programs are designed to help you succeed. Our flexible, industry-focused programs provide the knowledge, hands-on experience and network you need to stay ahead in today’s evolving job market. With a curriculum that blends business, technology and leadership, you’ll gain the practical skills employers demand. Invest in yourself and unlock new career opportunities with Bentley’s top-ranked education built for working professionals like you.

Program Offerings

MBA Programs

An MBA from Bentley will prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to lead in today’s global marketplace. Choose from a variety format options designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s business professionals.

Master of Science Programs

With a specialized business master’s from Bentley, you'll gain the skills needed in today's innovation economy —and tomorrow's most in-demand careers.

Executive and Professional Education

Short-course, interactive programs providing practical, research-driven insights and tools for immediate application in teams or individuals. 

  • 30% discount when sending three or more team members from your organization.

Executive PhD in Business

This innovative Executive PhD in Business is a part-time, three-year program designed for seasoned business leaders who want to expand their industry expertise through a research-based curriculum that emphasizes data-driven methodologies. 

Nathalie-Gauthier
I really do appreciate getting all of the lessons from the Bentley professors. It's been an epiphany. Every lesson, every model, every theory. It's just been like, oh, this really applies and I wish I actually knew this yesterday!
Nathalie Gauthier
Vice President, Head of Global HR Internal Communications at State Street

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Most Innovative

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Financial Times

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US Masters in Finance

The Badavas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning Where Ideas Thrive

The Badavas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning helps position Bentley University for a promising future by catalyzing and investing in innovative ideas from across the institution. The Badavas Center partners with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and corporations to support current educational experiments, connect existing teaching and learning assets in new ways and help launch strategic initiatives.

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The Badavas Center

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As Seen on Boston 25

Local TV station Boston 25 visited Bentley to learn more about our Executive Education programs. Check out the video to see what they had to say.