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Public Policy students gain expertise in shaping political systems to benefit communities. The program teaches you to address multifaceted challenges such as education reform, homeland security, and migration policies to enact lasting societal transformation. Bentley pioneered Massachusetts' first undergraduate Public Policy degree and remains at the forefront of policy education. Our curriculum blends domestic and international policy studies with hands-on learning opportunities, including a semester-long immersion program in Washington, D.C. Alternatively, you can implement your knowledge through internships with organizations aligned with your passions.
Public Policy graduates acquire comprehensive business understanding by completing required courses that fulfill the Business Administration minor. You can further enhance your degree by pairing your Public Policy major with a Business Administration major or another approved Bentley program, utilizing elective credits for supplementary coursework.
Applicants must have a completion of Official secondary school transcript.
English language requirements
TOEFL: 233 computer-based, 577 paper-based or 90 Internet-based (score of 100 or better encouraged). We also require a minimum score of 20 on each of the TOEFL subsections. IELTS: 7, with a minimum score of 7 on each of the IELTS subsections.