Waltham,
MA,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Business Administration - STEM in Waltham, MA United States | Bentley University
Bentley University
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Waltham, MA United States
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Qualification
Master's Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Online
Tuition (2026)
USD
54,855
Attendance
Full-time
Part-time
Full-time Duration
20 months
Bentley's STEM MBA program equips future business leaders with the skills necessary to excel in today's data- and technology-driven environment. Through a blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on experiences, students learn to harness the power of technology, leverage data analytics, and make informed decisions that drive organizational success. Students can specialize in Accounting Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analytics or Financial Analytics.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Pre-Program Foundation Courses
- GR 521 | Managerial Statistics
- GR 522 | Economic Environment of the Firm
- GR 523 | Marketing Management
- GR 524 | Accounting for Decision-Making
- GR 525 | Financial Statement Analysis
- GR 526 | Calculus (only for the Financial Analytics Major)
Core: Six Courses
- GR 601 | Strategic Information Technology Alignment
- GR 602 | Business Process Management
- GR 603 | Leading Responsibly
- GR 604 | Global Strategy
- CS 605 | Data Management and SQL for Analytics
- GR 645 | Law, Ethics and Social Responsibility
Electives: Four to Six* Courses
Students choose from four major fields of study: Accounting Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics and Financial Analytics
Majors
Accounting Analytics Major
The Accounting Analytics major covers a broad range of topics in business quantitative methods integrated with key areas of interest in Accounting. Graduates will be prepared to apply analytical skills to benefit from opportunities offered by modern IT-driven accounting. Students who elect the Accounting Analytics major can choose from the following electives. A sampling below:
AC 611 Financial Reporting and Analysis
AC 612 Advanced Topics in Financial Reporting
AC 730 Business Processes and Controls Assessment
AC 731 Financial Information Systems
AC 742 Information Technology Auditing
AC 750 Federal Income Taxation
AC 770 Data Analytics for Accountants
AC 777 Accounting Analytics in Practice
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The AI major equips students with the technical, analytical and strategic skills to apply AI across industries. Bentley’s interdisciplinary approach blends business, technology and ethics, preparing graduates to lead innovation and drive positive change in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Required courses include:
CS 602 Data-Driven Development with Python
CS 733 Artificial Intelligence Techniques and Applications
CS 653 Generative AI for Business – Techniques and Applications
PH 610 Ethics of AI
Business Analytics Major
The Business Analytics major will require five 100% STEM-focused major courses. The topics include computer databases, computer programming, inference, machine learning, optimization, probability and stochastic modes, statistics, strategy, uncertainty quantification and visual analytics. Required major courses are:
ST 625 Quantitative Analysis for Business
ST 635 Intermediate Statistical Modeling for Business
MA 610 Optimization and Simulation for Business Decisions
MA 705 Data Science
MA 707 Machine Learning
Financial Analytics Major
The Financial Analytics major topics include financial analytics, financial data processing, knowledge management, data visualization, effective decision communication, machine learning for finance, statistical inference and dynamic modeling on financial data and project management. Required major courses are:
FI 623 Investments
FI 650 Quantitative Investment Management
FI 774 Computational Finance
CS 655 Managing with Analytics
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Use this application checklist if you have not earned a degree from Bentley University.
- Resume (must be current with dates of employment, job duties and internships)
- Letter of Recommendation
- Essay
- Statement of Purpose (optional)
- Transcripts: Undergraduate and Graduate
*Unofficial transcripts with dates and final grades are accepted for admission process purposes, but once a candidate is accepted and deposited, the final official transcript must be sent directly to the Graduate Admission Office from your prior institution before the start of the semester.
- GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, GRE or Executive Assessment test scores (optional)
- Application fee $133 (discounts available – check with your counselor or attend an event)
Additional Requirements for International Applicants:
- Transcript Evaluation from a NACES-accredited agency.
- TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English proficiency test scores (may be waived if the English language was used as a main language of instruction. The applicant needs to provide supporting documentation).
Tuition
USD
54,855
Up to $8,045 per year for eligible students.
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