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Table of Contents Bentley University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Vision and Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Message from the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs . . . . . . . . . 1 Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Student Life and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Admission to Bentley University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Freshman Admission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 International Students . . . . . . . . .

Bentley University An Overview One of the nations leading universities, Bentley is dedicated to preparing a new kind of business and organization leader . Our rich, diverse arts and sciences program, combined with an advanced business curriculum, prepares informed professionals who will make an impact in their chosen fields . Set on a classic New England campus located minutes from Boston, the university enrolls approximately 4,100 fulltime undergraduate, 140 adult parttime undergraduate, 1,430

Programs of Study The Undergraduate College The Undergraduate College at Bentley offers a variety of academic programs . Students may choose a major that enables them to develop expertise in a specific area of business . Or, they may pursue an arts and sciences degree, including majors in History, Global Studies, Liberal Arts, Mathematical Sciences, Media and Culture, or Philosophy . In either case, studies are characterized by a balance of business and general education selections the best com

FirstYear Initiatives The university recognizes that the quality of the firstyear experience is strongly influenced by the development of positive academic and social experiences . As such, the university has developed a threepart program for all fulltime day undergraduates designed to assist them with their transition to college life a threeday orientation program in early summer a firstweek experience prior to the start of fall classes and the FirstYear Seminar . The orientation program in ear

Options The Masters Candidate Program affords an opportunity to pursue any of the masters degree programs listed below . Students are required to submit an application to the McCallum Graduate School of Business in the final semester of their senior year as undergraduates . Emerging Leaders MBA Master of Science in Accountancy MSA Master of Science in Finance MSF Master of Science in Human Factors in Information Design MSHFID Master of Science in Marketing Analytics MSMA Master of Science in Inf

Marketing Mathematical Sciences Students pursuing a mathematical sciences major must complete a specially designed General Business Core . For details, see the Mathematical Sciences Major on page 12 . GPA Requirements for Graduation All students must earn a passing grade of at least D .7 in each course meet a minimum cumulative grade point average GPA of at least 2 .0 in all courses completed at Bentley and attain an overall GPA of at least 2 .0 in all courses in the major . Students electin

technology in accounting functions . Regardless of the emphasis chosen, all accountancy majors acquire a core of technical knowledge, including training in computer applications, so that they may understand the design, implementation and review of a fully automated accounting system . An internship, offered to top students, provides a way for high academic achievers to gain valuable work experience, which in turn can lead to greater job opportunities . Students planning to take the CPA exam need

major jointly offered and jointly delivered by the departments of Accountancy and Finance . It aims to help students develop the key skills required of finance professionals, namely accounting skills, finance skills, business analysis skills, communication skills, team skills, and business process skills . Familiarity with Enterprise Resource Planning ERP software is built into several courses to allow students an opportunity to better understand the integrated IT systems that most major compani

financial planninginsurance and risk management . Students are encouraged to participate in internships paid or unpaid as part of the Finance major . Finance majors often have their pick from among a wide variety of career choices in commercial banking, corporate finance, financial planning, insurance, money management and more . Career opportunities exist in advanced management training programs of major corporations credit, trust or the operations departments of financial service firms investm

Students majoring in ISAC will qualify for one year of experience on their way to the Certified Information System Auditor CISA credential . Students choose additional courses to complete the major requirements . These elective courses give students the flexibility to develop advanced technical skills to prepare for a career in a particular aspect of accounting, auditing or consulting or to pursue course work in related technical areas . An internship elective is available as well, providing val

Required Courses EC 224 EC 225 EC 381 EC EC Intermediate Price Theory Intermediate Macroeconomics Research in Managerial Economics Elective Elective One of the following FI 351 LA 308 MK 367 International Finance International Business Law International Marketing Law Concentration Three of the following EC 280 LA 300 LA 308 LA 315 LA MG 240 MG 345 MG The Economic Anaysis of the Law Cyberlaw International Business Law Alternative Dispute Resolution in Business Elective Interpersonal Relations i

global marketing, sports marketing, marketing research, database and data analytics, distributionchannels, businesstobusiness marketing, and new product development . In addition, the curriculum includes realworld project and internshipforcredit courses, where students work and gain experience with leading organizations such as Apple, Microsoft, Ford Motor Company, TJX Companies, Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, MasterCard Worldwide, and the like . The Marketing Major requirements are flexible, a

IPM340 Selected Topics in Information and Process Management prereq GB310 or instructors permission IPM402 Seminar in Information and Process Management prereq instructors permission PM450 Enterprise Systems Configuration for Business prereq GB 310 or AC 340 AND choose one course from the following CS150 Introduction to Data and Information Management prerequisite IT101 Arts and Sciences Programs Arts and Sciences degree programs are designed for students who want to concentrate their studies i

MA 131 Calculus I MA 139 Calculus II MA 233 Calculus III MA 239 Linear Algebra MA 252 Mathematical Statistics MA 263 Continuous Probability Four additional mathematical sciences elective courses . For the Actuarial Sciences concentration The requirements are the same as above except that the set of four additional mathematical sciences electives must include three courses selected from the list below . At least one of these must be an actuary exam preparation course, MA 310 or MA 357 . MA 243 Di

the nuances of written and visual language . They gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of the social, cultural and political impact of the media as they develop their knowledge of media practice in such areas as video and audio production, graphic and motion design, and writing for and about media forms . Students learn to be creative, innovative and socially responsible media producers and business managers who can successfully navigate an increasingly diverse culture in the global marke

Minors in Arts and Sciences Minors are offered in most departments that also offer a major . The following minors are offered by departments that do not offer majors . students to fully explore their interests in human development, psychology, and health and to become leaders in healthcare and biopharmaceutical businesses . Courses designated NASC satisfy the 4credit natural sciences requirement and combine instruction in core principles of basic and applied science together with handson labora

Minor in Health and Industry The minor in Health and Industry HIND comprises four courses related to health and its applications to individuals, society, or industry taken in addition to the core General Education requirements . At least three of the four selected from NASE309 NASE313 NASE315 NASE316 NASE318 NASE319 PS210 PS230 PS240 PS252 PS266 PS275 PS305 PS311 PS325 PS328 PS333 PS340 PS380 PS388 PS342 The Science and Business of Biotechnology Human Nutrition From Science to Life Human Health

SO271 Self and Society SO242 Trust in Modern Society SO263 Sociology of Work and Organizations SO299 Technology, Society, and Work SO401 Directed Study with suitable topic and approval of minor adviser The minor in Workplace Studies requires SO242 Trust in Modern Society SO299 Technology, Society, and Work One of the following SO263 Sociology of Work and Organizations SO320 Immigrant Entrepreneurship And one elective course SO241 Diversity, Minorities and Social Interaction SO271 Self and Societ

courses run each year and others are newly added each year, ensuring a variety of choices over a students fouryear career . and helped manage computer labs in local elementary schools and in community centers . For more information regarding BSLC, visit the center in Morison Hall 101, call 781 .891 .2170, or visit the web site www.bentley.eduservicelearning . International Internships and ServiceLearning Creditbearing internships and servicelearning opportunities are available during the semes

International ServiceLearning In collaboration with the Cronin International Center, the ServiceLearning Center offers servicelearning opportunities for students studying abroad at the Quinn School of Business at University College Dublin Ireland, the University of Manchester UK, Bond University Brisbane, Australia, and the Lorenzo DiMedici Institute Florence, Italy . Students in this program participate in projects aimed at assisting nonprofit organizations in these oversees locations . Project

video, sound, digital photography and design . The labs house industry standard software for video editing, screenwriting, sound mixing, animation, graphic and motion design, and DVD authoring . The professional production tools available include digital and HD cameras, lighting and grip equipment, microphones and audio accessories . A soundproofed studio with green screen and lighting grid complete the professional production environment . Students are encouraged to visit the labs and studio in

Academic Skills Workshops A noncredit academic skills seminar is available each semester to help students with study or academic skills . Time management, note taking, text reading and exam preparation are among the topics covered . Individual assistance is also available . PreLaw Advising The Law, Taxation and Financial Planning Department offers PreLaw Advising to students interested in pursuing a career in law . Students select a law faculty member as a law mentor to advise and help them con

through internal fellowships, student research assistantships, and the working seminar series, workshops on academic publishing, and the distribution of a list of fellowships available at humanities institutes nationwide . It fosters student research and intellectual engagement through the provision of research assistantships and the Albano selfdirected student seminars . The Valente Center is especially keen to cultivate research and teaching at the intersection of arts, sciences, and business

AccessAmendment to Educational Records Students and eligible parents have the right to access the students educational records upon written request to the Office of Student Affairs . An exception to this policy is made for requests from students or others for transcripts and degree information, which may be made directly to the Office of the Registrar . Requests for disclosure of educational records may be made by electronic signature when available . Each department division of the university w

The terms grade point average and course grade are generally interchangeable however, a grade point average GPA takes into account the number of credit hours in each course when measuring overall academic achievement . Grading General Grade Alphabetical Equivalent 4 .0 3 .7 3 .3 3 .0 2 .7 2 .3 2 .0 1 .7 1 .3 1 .0 0 .7 0 .0 P A AB B BC C CD D DF C or better Students have an obligation to complete their administrative responsibilities . When deemed appropriate by the university, students may be

If not previously cleared, I incomplete is changed to F failure unless the Registrars Office has been informed in writing by the student exactly what arrangements have been made with the instructor to clear the deficiency, including the final date for these arrangements . These arrangements also must be confirmed to the Registrars Office, in writing, by the instructor . S Satisfactory is given in noncredit courses for passing Presidents List The Presidents List identifies all fulltime students

Academic Advising Academic advising is an essential component of a Bentley education . The university is committed to providing individual assistance to students throughout their degree programs . A successful system of academic advising is highly dependent upon a shared commitment of students, faculty, and staff as well as the availability of timely, accurate information . The faculty, students, and staff of Bentley University view academic advising as a partnership relationship between a stude

Attach a copy of the students official Degree Audit Summary available on the web and the course description with number of credits A minimum grade of 2.0 C must be earned in the course for the credits to be eligible for transfer credit Day students are permitted to take courses away only during interim periods between semesters i .e . during summer and winter sessions . Once a student has begun course work at Bentley, only 10 percent of the credits remaining to complete the degree may be taken

Freshmen and sophomores already in college can compete for two, three, and threeandahalfyear scholarships, some of which cover full tuition others cover 18,000 per academic year . All scholarship winners receive a 300 to 500 stipend per month, a 900 book allowance and uniforms . However, you do not need a scholarship to join ROTC . Meeting physical fitness, medical qualification, and the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test standards are the necessary requirements to join ROTC . If you are interest

Additional Course Repeat Policy Information 1 . All grades are retained on the students permanent record . 2 . Only the last grade received for a repeated or substituted course is used in compiling graduation credits and computing the grade point average with proper authorization . 3 . If a course taken at Bentley is repeated at another accredited college or university pursuant to stated repeat policies, the original grade is no longer considered in computing the Bentley grade point average, pro

A student charged with plagiarism by an instructor will be subject to the provisions of the Bentley University Academic Integrity System . Faculty, students and others having questions about the Academic Integrity System should contact the academic integrity coordinator . Plagiarism may be committed in the following ways Copying. Wordforword copying is the most obvious plagiarism . Another persons writing must first be enclosed in quotation marks and, second, be explicitly acknowledged in a foo

accordance with the Bentley University Faculty Manual, the faculty member is expected to make appropriate arrangements for proctoring his or her examinations . Responsible Actions. Each faculty member is expected to reject academic dishonesty . A faculty member who becomes aware of a possible academic honesty violation may discuss the situation with the students involved if it seems that such a discussion might help to evaluate the issues . If this discussion reveals that the suspicion was justi

Rights A student charged with an academic integrity violation is entitled to An opportunity to ask the academic integrity coordinator for a list of student support services An opportunity to respond to an alleged violation before the instructoruniversity official submits the academic integrity report to the academic integrity coordinator A fair board hearing within a reasonable amount of time of the submission of an academic integrity report to the coordinator Ample notice of the hearing, a

If the instructor chooses to complete an academic incident report, the instructor should follow the procedures for Level II violations posed sanction, and the report is filed . If the student has a prior violation on file, the coordinator schedules a hearing of the academic integrity board n Level II Violations Level II violations are determined by the instructor to be deviations from classroom standards and expectations concerning study methods and completion of classroom assignments and exa

Using prohibited materials e.g., books, notes, calculators, or cell phones during an examination Copying another students work on an examination or acting to facilitate such copying Contributing to multistudent violations of academic integrity within one section of a course Altering a graded assignment or examination prior to submitting it for regrading Committing two or more Level II violations or repeating a documented Level I violation Fabricating evidence, falsifying data, or fabricat

determines that a hearing is the most effective means of resolving a case, 4 when certain sanctions are recommended, andor 5 for cases that represent the most serious breaches of intellectual honesty . A hearing requires five voting board members three faculty and two students . One faculty member serves as chair . The coordinator attends all hearings but is not a voting member of the board . The academic integrity coordinator works with the Faculty Senate nominating committee and senate preside

Appeals Appeals of Academic Integrity Board decisions must be submitted in writing to the provost and must explain in detail the reason for the appeal . In order for an appeal to be considered, it must be submitted no later than five working days from the date of the letter from the academic integrity coordinator informing the student of the boards decision . An appeal is allowed only when New material information unavailable to the board at the time of the hearing becomes available Evidence i

Hours are 830 a .m . to 430 p .m ., Monday through Friday . Summer hours are 800 a .m . to 530 p .m ., Monday through Thursday . For further information, please contact the office by phone at the main number 781 .891 .2700 or by fax at 781 .891 .2788 . Spiritual Life Center The Bentley Spiritual Life Center is located in the Student Center . Its facilities include the Sacred Space . The Sacred Space is available at all times for quiet reflection and prayer . Offices are located in the Student L

NonProfit Society Leadership Society Mathematical Sciences Club Microfinance Group National Association of Black Accountants Real Estate Group Speech and Debate Society Skydiving Club Student Gaming Organization Table Tennis Water Polo Student Governance Allocations and Internal Audit Committee Association of Bentley Activities Residence Hall Association Student Government Association Committee for Charitable Activities Athletic Organizations Bentley Falcon Cheerleaders Danc

Graduate School Organizations Graduate Association for Technical Analysis and Investment Graduate Finance Association Graduate Information Technology Management Association Graduate Management Association Graduate Marketing Association Graduate Student Organization Graduate Taxation and Financial Planning Association Graduate Womens Leadership Organization Located in the Student Center, the MCC specifically serves to further the retention and success of the universitys ALANA AsianAmeric

FacultyStudent Receptions The center organizes social gettogethers for ALANA faculty members and students . Other Programs The MCC staff is constantly introducing new initiatives to enhance and improve services, respond to the needs of our students, and reflect the demands and trends of the university . ALANA Cultural Organizations The center monitors and coordinates social, cultural and educational programs with the student organizations that represent different ethnic and professional groups

documentation, and are strongly encouraged to contact Disability Services as early in their academic careers as possible . Students with disabilities or impairments are provided services on an individual basis . Services for students may include, but are not limited to, academic accommodations coaching on time management, organizational skills, and testtaking strategies faculty notification and academic advising . To receive additional information, contact the coordinator of Disability Services

omelets, pizza, pasta, soup, salad, fruit and desserts . In addition, Seasons offers a Mongolian grill experience with freshly prepared ingredients cooked to order on our grills and topped with fresh vegetables and sauces . The Mad Falcon is also located in the Student Center and is our latenight dining option . Menu selections feature Yellas New York style deli sandwiches in addition to pizza, chips, and FReal brand milkshakes . The Lower Caf and Eatery is located in LaCava, and is open Monday

Networking Last year, Bentley hosted more than 500 alumni and area professionals to network and share professional insights with students through panel discussions, lectures and other events . Workshops and Panels From job search to interview skills, Networking 101 to negotiating a salary, UCS workshops and panel discussions help students increase their knowledge on a range of career topics . Online Resources Check the UCS web site for a list of valuable 4 . Official results of the SATI Reason

Note International students must provide detailed contact information on the application form, including mailing address, international telephone number, mobile number, email address, and, where available, a fax number to help expedite application processing . All documents should be sent as early as possible to ensure that the Office of Admission receives all materials by the application deadline date . Written permission from the high school principal Written approval of parents or legal gu

The Office of Undergraduate Admission evaluates transfer candidates on a rolling basis . Applicants are responsible for ensuring that official transcripts from all previously attended secondary and postsecondary institutions are sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by April 15 for September entrance and November 1 for January entrance . Only those courses appearing on an official transcript may be accepted for transfer credit . Transfer applicants who are accepted receive an official ev

Financial Aid at Bentley Bentley administers its financial assistance program on the premise that no academically qualified student should have his or her educational choice restricted by lack of financial resources . The primary responsibility for educational financing belongs to students and their families . Financial assistance from the university is considered supplemental to family contributions . Financial Aid is available to U .S . citizens and permanent residents . Merit based aid is ava

State Grants State grants are awarded directly to you by the agency of the state in which you have established permanent residency . An award letter may indicate an estimate of what the OFA anticipates that a student will receive from the state agency . Bentley grant funding may later be adjusted when we receive the actual amount of the grant awarded to you . The states that currently offer funding for Bentley students include Mass ., Conn ., N .H ., Maine, VT ., Penn ., and R .I . Each state ha

In addition to a 2 .0 minimum cumulative GPA, applicants for Bentley funds and federal aid must demonstrate progress by successfully completing finishing with a passing grade at least 67 percent of all attempted courses . An attempted course is one in which the student is enrolled after the second week of classes . Failure, withdrawal after the second week, or an incomplete I in a class constitutes an attempted course which is not successfully completed . Repeated courses will be counted in meas

Admission Early Action Freshmen only Application deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . November 15 Decision notification date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . midJanuary Enrollment deposit deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . May 1 Bentley University Codes ACT 1783 CEEBFinancial Aid PROFILE 3096 FAFSA 002124 Admission Regular Decision Freshmen Application deadline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 15 Decision notificati

Tuition and Fees Tuition The yearly 20112012 tuition for a normal course load 12 to 18 credit hours is below . Fulltime students who pay this fee are permitted to take courses in the day and evening . from the plan . Board payment is then refundable it is prorated from the date on which students withdrawal from the contract is approved . Other Expenditures In general, students spend more than 1,000 for books and supplies during an academic year . Books and supplies issued to military veterans

If the university is not required to return all of the excess funds, you must return the remaining amount . Any loan funds that you must return, you or your parent for a PLUS loan repay in accordance with the terms of the promissory note . That is, you make scheduled payments to the holder of the loan over a period of time . If you are responsible for returning grant funds, you do not have to return the full amount . The law provides that you are not required to return 50 percent of the grant as

Accounting Prerequisites High school accounting is not required. Students who feel they may be eligible for advanced placement in accounting because of prior accounting education should contact the Transfer Credit Office prior to matriculation at Bentley so that the determination of their placement status can be made before the opening of classes. Ac 310 cost MAnAgeMent 3 credits Ac 332 FRAud exAMinAtion 3 credits Ac 412 AdvAnced Accounting FoRMeRly Ac 320 Prerequisites GB 212 Fraud Examinati

Ac 470 FinAnciAl stAteMent Auditing 3 credits coMputeR inFoRMAtion systeMs All courses required for the CIS major are full semester, three credithour courses, some of which focus on concepts and others on applied technology. cs 150 intRoduction to dAtA And inFoRMAtion MAnAgeMent 3 credits Prerequisites AC 311 and AC 340 Note Not open to students who have previously taken AC 371 or AC 400 or AC 471 Develops an understanding and appreciation of the philosophy of the audit process and its practic

cs 420 opeRAting systeMs use, technology, And AdMinistRAtion 3 credits cs 476 ebusiness inFRAstRuctuRe And policy ec 224 inteRMediAte pRice theoRy 3 credits 3 credits Prerequisites CS 350 This course examines the network and computer technology that is the World Wide Web. It covers Internet architecture domain name service, HTTP, FTP, packet switching, TCPIP, XML, DHTML, media formats, search engines and industry standards. It covers web site management servers, load balancing, security, hack

ec 272 econoMics oF inFoRMAtion technology 3 credits Prerequisites EC 111 and EC 112 This course will look at a broad array of issues raised by the revolution in information technology. Included will be macroeconomic topics such as whether information technology really created a new economy, the effect of information technology on productivity, and what can we learn from the dotcom boom and bust. The structure of the information technology sector will be analyzed by looking at several of its un

ec 391 MonetARy econoMics 3 credits english And MediA studies The English Department offers courses in several areas Expository Writing and English for Speakers of Other Languages EXP courses Literature and Creative Writing LIT Cinema Studies CIN Media Culture MC and Language Studies and Communication Theory COM. Please note that all LIT and CIN courses fulfill the Literature requirement in the General Education core. They also count as Arts and Sciences electives and unrestricted electives. T

cin 380 the MAle iMAge in AMeRicAn FilM lit 313 cReAtive WRiting nonFictionessAy 3 credits This course examines how masculinity functions in cinematic narratives centered on Hollywoods leading men. Students identify and critique notionsabout what makes a male protagonist heroic or even more simply what makes him a functional citizen. This critique necessarily leads to a larger discussion about the evolving concepts of American culture, and how and why mainstream film champions the popular cult

coM 320 inteRcultuRAl coMMunicAtion coM 411 ReseARch pRoject 3 credits lit 230 liteRAtuRe And cultuRe i 3 credits 3 credits This course explores theories of intercultural communication and the ways specific cultural knowledge informs communication. We will consider the ways race, class, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and age affect communication within domestic and across international cultures. The course readings are drawn from a wide variety of sources. Some take a br

lit 261 AMeRicAn tRAditions 3 credits lit 333 liteRAtuRe And FilM oF the vietnAM WAR lit 352 shAkespeARe i 3 credits The United States has always been a contact zone, a meeting place of a variety of cultures. Introduces some of the diverse American literature produced between the 17th and 20th centuries. Students will learn about the many writers associated with the Boston area, such as Bradstreet, Alcott, and Thoreau as well as writers such as Douglass, Twain, Dickinson, and Cather from the

lit 362 AMeRicAn liteRAtuRe, 18301870 3 credits lit 369 sexuAl identity cultuRe 3 credits In the early 19th century, transcendentalist writer Ralph Waldo Emerson proclaimed the need for American literary independence. By the time of the Civil War, the emerging nation of the United States had produced literature worthy of international recognition, leading some 20thcentury scholars to call this period the American Renaissance. Covers some of the authors and texts such as Walden, MobyDick, and

lit 491 Methods oF ReseARch 3 credits Surveys the techniques and resources available for scholarly investigation in the humanities. lit 492 diRected study in english 3 credits Mc 250 pRinciples oF globAlizAtion And the MediA i 3 credits Mc 323 design And tiMebAsed MediA FoRMeRly Mc 300 3 credits Directed study permits qualified single students or a small group of students, in consultation with a faculty member, to study material and topics not covered in other courses. Allows repetition for

Mc 350 video gAMing industRy And cultuRe 3 credits This course focuses on the emergence of PCconsole gaming as a medium of communication, an industrial sector, and a cultural arena. Class readings address game design and development strategies and processes, relationships between game publishers and developers, and controversies over authorshipownership and compensation in the gaming industry. Class discussions examine the emergence of particular game genres, games in learning and media literac

Fi 340 intRoduction to pRoFessionAl FinAnciAl plAnning 3 credits Fi 382 AdvAnced cApitAl budgeting 3 credits Fi 402 seMinAR in FinAnce speciAl topics Prerequisites FI 305 and junior level standing Provides an overview of the personal financial planning process, including the establishment of goals and objectives, forecasting of lifetime income and expenditures, evaluation of alternative investments, money management, taxation, and retirement and estate planning. Covers the concepts, theories

gb 112 tools concepts in Accounting FinAnce 3 credits gb 215 huMAn behAvioR oRgAnizAtions gb 410 globAl stRAtegy 3 credits 3 credits Prerequisites Class Code 3 Human Behavior and Organizations examines the behavior of people in organizations and the relationship between this behavior and organizational effectiveness. Particular attention is given to the issues and dynamics that result from the increasing diversity of the workforce and the global contexts in which people work. The course in

gls 102 coMpARAtive goveRnMent And politics gls 116 inteRnAtionAl RelAtions 3 credits gls 226 us FoReign policy 3 credits 3 credits Note Formerly GO 120 This course offers an introduction to comparative politics. It provides students with the basic knowledge and conceptual tools for analyzing the varieties of national states, regimes democratic, nondemocratic and hybrid, political institutions and processes. It is designed to help students learn about the historical, economic and cultural con

gls 240 speciAl topics globAl studies 3 credits gls 248 business And politics oF neWs MediA gls 262 politics in the Middle eAst 3 credits Note Formerly INT 402 Permits students to study selected topics in Global Studies. Allows repetition for credit. i gls 242 cuRRent politicAl issues 3 credits 3 credits Note formerly GO 218 This course analyzes the role of the media in politics and its relationship with the public, business, government, and candidates for office in a democratic society. Exa

gls 276 cAse study tRAnsFoRMing econoMies oF euRope 3 credits gls 310 peRspectives on globAl coMMeRce gls 316 inteRnAtionAl politics 3 credits 3 credits Note Formerly INT 310. May be used as an elective for INT majors and minors. May be used as a social sciences, humanities or unrestricted elective for other students. Surveys the phenomenon of global commerce within a broad interdisciplinary context. Considers the meaning and changing nature of global commerce and examines contemporary trade

gls 352 AdvAnced topics in lAtin AMeRicAn politics 3 credits gls 405 seMinAR in goveRnMent 3 credits hi 261 lAtin AMeRicA 1800pResent 3 credits Note Formerly GO 310. May be taken more than once for credit. An intro course on Latin American politics whose focus will be Latin Americas experience with democratic governance, especially the swings between democracy and dictatorship in the region. It will examine democracys historical development, patterns of change, and explanations for cycles of

hi 279 ModeRn south AsiA 3 credits hi 308 dRugs tRAdes in WoRld histoRy 3 credits hi 331 ModeRn bRitish histoRy 3 credits This course provides a general overview of Modern South Asian history for students with no prior background in the study of the subcontinent or its history. After a brief introduction to ancient and premodern India, the course will address the rise and decline of the Mughal empire the advent of British colonial rule and subsequent cultural and social change under the Briti

hi 350 seRFs, slAves And sojouRneRs the MinoRity expeRience in the united stAtes hi 362 ten ideAs thAt shook the WoRld 3 credits hi 391 selected topics in AMeRicAn histoRy 3 credits Examines the historical experiences of minorities in the United States. Looks specifically at MexicanAmerican, AfroAmerican, Native American and Asian American peoples. Discusses their experiences in the development of the United States and their contributions to contemporary American society and culture. Focuses

inFoRMAtion design And coRpoRAte coMMunicAtion In addition to the courses listed below, the following courses with an COM designation may be applied to all Information Design and Corporate Communication IDCC programs of study COM 210 COM 320 COM 321 COM 322 COM 390 COM 410 COM 411 COM 421 Effective Speaking Intercultural Communication Mass Communication Theories of Persuasion From Plato to Vance Packard Special Topics in Language Studies and Communication Communication Research Design Research P

idcc 380 Web design ii inFoRMAtion ARchitectuRe And site MAnAgeMent 3 credits Prerequisites IDCC 370 or instructors permission Building upon the knowledge and experience gained in IDCC 370 Web Design I, this course develops further the generally accepted concepts and applications of information architecture, human factors, and usability in creating and managing Web sites. Topics include page layout and design, navigation systems, interface design, Web graphics and multimedia, interactivity, wri

id 260 sex And AMeRicAn cultuRe 3 credits lA 101 lAW And society 3 credits lA 105 RAce And the lAW 3 credits Despite the assumption that sexual acts are personal experiences conducted in private, everyday we witness the public battle over what we should or should not do, show, or talk about. This course examines the relationship between sexual identity, sexual expression, and gender to ask who gets to decide what is moral or immoral, appropriate or inappropriate, and obscene or artistic. Is w

lA 109 lAW And ethics FoR cybeRsociety lA 211 business lAW ii 3 credits lA 302 MARketing lAW FoR the cybeRAge 3 credits Prerequisites GB 110 Note May be used as social science, art science or unrestricted elective. This course will discuss the latest news and events relative to cybersociety from a Constitutional and national security perspective including a focus on recent antiterrorism legislation. The balance between preserving civil rights and protection of our national security will be ex

lA 313 secuRities RegulAtion 3 credits lA 401 diRected study in lAW 3 credits Mg 250 huMAn ResouRces MAnAgeMent 3 credits Prerequisites GB 110 Note This course fulfills a business or unrestricted elective Discusses, within a legal context, the roles and ethical considerations of corporate management, the underwriter, CPA, directors and insiders. The nature of a security, the registration process, exemptions from registration, and civil liability are explained within the Securities Acts and re

Mg 332 MAnAging in the globAl business enviRonMent 3 credits Mg 336 neW ventuRe plAnning And FinAncing 3 credits Pre or corequisites MG 335 Covers a broad range of planning and financial activities that occur throughout the life of an entrepreneurial venture. Students gain a real world experience in identifying a product or service based on their understanding of a potential customers needs and wants, selecting a flexible low cost business concept to deliver these products or services, determi

Mg 365 theoRy MAngeMent oF nonpRoFit oRgAnizAtions 3 credits Mk 322 MARketing ReseARch 3 credits Mk 343 sAles MAnAgeMent 3 credits Prerequisites GB 215 This course focuses on the wide range of nonprofit organizations, their special management problems and the various strategies that nonprofits employ to stay viable and healthy as well as to grow. Though the nonprofit sector includes organizations that range from theatre groups to environmental groups to social advocacy groups, and many more,

Mk 368 businesstobusiness MARketing Mk 421 inteRnship in MARketing pRActice MA 139 cAlculus ii 3 credits 3 credits Prerequisites GB 214 Examines the processes and activities that enable the profitable development and delivery of goods and services in businesstobusiness B2B markets. Focuses on the strategic importance of information technology IT in managing relationships when both buyers and sellers are organizations. Areas of study include customer value assessment, organizational buying beh

MA 227 MAtheMAticAl Modeling in enviRonMentAl MAnAgeMent 3 credits MA 249 cAse studies in MAtheMAtics 3 credits Prerequisites MA 123 or MA 131 or MA 141 An interdisciplinary course that introduces a number of environmental management issues arising frequently in business settings and for which quantitative models are important tools in their resolution. Problem areas include air pollution, surface and groundwater contamination, waste management, risk analysis and public health. Students invest

MA 335 FinAnciAl cAlculus And deRivAtive pRicing 3 credits MA 421 inteRnship in MAtheMAticAl sciences Mlch 201 inteRMediAte chinese i 3 credits 3 credits Prerequisites Juniorlevel standing, 3.0 cumulative average, and permission of mathematical sciences internship coordinator. An internship provides the student with an opportunity to gain onthejob experience and apply principles and issues raised in the academic discipline to a work environment. The student is required to attend preinternship

MlFR 201 inteRMediAte FRench i 3 credits Prerequisites MLFR 102 or twothree years of high school French This course is designed to reactivate and build upon knowledge gained through previous French language study. The course accentuates the basic communication skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, develops cultural understanding, and reviews the grammar necessary to support and develop activities, contemporary audio and videotape programs, guided practice of specific grammatical s

Mlit 402 seMinAR in itAliAn 3 credits poRtuguese Mlpo 101 eleMentARy poRtuguese i 3 credits Mlsp 202 inteRMediAte spAnish ii 3 credits Prerequisites Permission of the instructor. Open to native speakers. This course brings together advanced and native speakers of the same language to engage in the study of a selected topic using a critical lens of analysis. i jApAnese MljA 101 eleMentARy jApAnese i 3 credits Prerequisites MLSP 201 or threefour years of high school Spanish This course begins

Mlsp 403 lAtinos in the u.s.A. 3 credits nAsc 110 huMAn biology 4 credits nAsc 122 enviRonMentAl cheMistRy 4 credits Prerequisites MLSP 300level course or five years of high school Spanish. Open to native and heritage speakers. This course studies the historical, social and cultural development of Latinos in the United States, paying special attention to the three most important groups Chicanos or MexicanAmericans, Puerto Ricans or Neoricans and CubanAmericans. We will explore some key issues

nAse 303 liFe in the univeRse 3 credits nAse 311 ecology pRinciples And ApplicAtions Prerequisites Any NASC Note Satisfies the MANS or Arts and Sciences elective requirement. Taking perspective from astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physics and philosophy, the course discusses the scientific basis for extraterrestrial life and the technology required to search for it. Discusses the literature on this topic as well as investigates any possible evidence that we may have already been contac

nAse 319 huMAn inheRitAnce 3 credits nAse 334 coAstAl geology oF cApe cod 3 credits nAse 339 the AtMospheRe 3 credits Note Satisfies the MANS or Arts and Sciences elective requirement. This course introduces students to the basic principles of human inheritance and modern genetics and the practical applications of this science in understanding ones own characteristics, health, disease risk, and even behaviors. Recent advances in genetics have revolutionized our understanding of human biology

nAse 345 hoW things WoRk consuMeR pRoduct science 3 credits nAse 368 leWis clARk scientiFic contRibutions 3 credits nAse 421 inteRnship in nAtuRAl And Applied sciences 3 credits Note Satisfies the MANS or AS elective requirement. This elective course will explore how fundamental physics principles electromagnetics, dynamics, mechanics, quantum theory, thermodynamics are appliedutilized in the design and creation of everyday consumer products, from the mundane to the cuttingedge. Basic physic

ps 266 psychology oF AdjustMent 3 credits ps 328 FinAnciAl psychology 3 credits ps 380 psychology oF selF 3 credits Note Satisfies the HumanitiesSocial Science or Arts and Sciences elective requirements Focuses on the major theories and psychological principles of human adjustment across the lifespan including selfconcept, development, motivation, stress and anxiety. Considers human values in relation to interpersonal relationships, and examines intellectual and emotional resources for person

philosophy ph 101 pRobleMs oF philosophy 3 credits ph 135 speciAl pRobleMs in business And pRoFessionAl ethics 3 credits ph 253 theoRies oF ReAlity 3 credits Prerequisites PH 101 or instructors permission An opportunity for students to examine in depth special issues and problems of business and professional ethics. Possible topics include accounting ethics, computer ethics, ethics and businessgovernment relations, legal ethics, medical ethics, ethics and the problem of distributive justice,

ph 321 existentiAlisM MeAning, AbsuRdity And Revolt 3 credits sociology so 132 issues And investigAtions in sociology so 263 sociology oF WoRk And oRgAnizAtions 3 credits Emphasizes sociological principles as they relate to the industrial setting. Reviews traditional and contemporary theories of industrial societies and industrialization. Analyzes general features of the social system such as roles, statuses, values, strains and communication. Stresses the relationship between industry and ot

so 287 MediA, cultuRe And society 3 credits so 320 iMMigRAnt entRepReneuRship 3 credits Examines how various forms of modern mass media represent the values and lifestyles of American culture, and how we experience the mass media in our everyday lives. We will look at forms of media in terms of their sociohistorical developments, and study how their histories have been shaped by, and helped to shape, the politicaleconomic structure and cultural lifestyles of American society. The course center

Governance and Administration Members of the Presidents Cabinet Gloria Cordes Larson, BA, JD President Earl Avery, EdD Special Assistant to the President Paul Clemente, BSBA, MSA, CPA 78 Vice President for Business and Finance, and Treasurer Marianne Cwalina, BS, MSF 87 Executive Director, Financial Operations Daniel L. Everett, PhD Dean of Arts and Sciences Traci A. Logan, BS, MSA COO and Vice President for Information Technology Judith A. Malone, BA, JD General Counsel, Secretary of the Corpor

Frank H. Brenton 49 Chairman of the Board retired, Marshalls Inc ., Andover, Massachusetts Bernard Cammarata Chairman of the Board, TJX Companies, Inc ., Framingham, Massachusetts Phyllis A. Cella President and Chief Executive Officer retired, Hanseco Insurance Co ., Boston, Massachusetts John J. Coleman 48 Consultant, North Quincy, Massachusetts John T. Collins 69 Chairman, The Collins Group, Inc ., Boston, Massachusetts Maureen M. Corbett 72, MST 77 Certified Public Accountant, Haverhill, Mass

1982 1985 George E. Phalen 43, deceased 1985 1990 Richard Gnospelius 65 1990 1994 Robert F. Smith 53 1994 1998 Gary A. Jennison 66 1998 2002 John T. Collins 69 2002 2005 Elkin B. McCallum 67 2005 J. Terence Carleton 77 Academic Technology Center Phillip G. Knutel, PhD Executive Director of Academic Technology, the Library, and Online Learning Margarita AliceaSaez, MEd, MBA Manager of Operations for Academic Technology, the Library, and Online Learning Ruth G. Horwitz, MEd Manager of Onlin

Academic Chairpersons Mark Nixon, PhD Accountancy Department Lesley J. Waguespack, PhD Computer Information Systems Department John D. Leeth, PhD Economics Department Wiley C. Davi, PhD English and Media Studies Department Atul Gupta, PhD Finance Department Joni Seager, PhD Global Studies Department Marc Stern, PhD History Department Simon Moore, DPhil Information Design and Corporate Communication Department Alina Churcu, PhD Information and Process Management Department Beverley H. Earle, JD L

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Bentley on the Web Bentley has a dynamic web site at www. bentley.edu. Detailed information is available 24 hours a day on topics such as academics, admission, alumni programs, athletics, and current news and events . Throughout the web site, specific contact information, numerous request forms, and applications are provided to facilitate interaction over the web with Bentleys admission staff . The web site provides a system of easy navigation, browser friendly programming in both PC and Macinto

Drug Prevention In compliance with the DrugFree Schools and Communities Act, Bentley University maintains a drug prevention program for its students and employees . Complete information concerning this issue can be found in the Student Handbook online at www.bentley.edushandbook . Smoking Policy Student Financial Services Billing and Collection Procedures Student Financial Services is responsible for billing and collecting fees for tuition, housing, meal plans, health insurance, computers, an

Index Academic Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Academic Honors and Awards . . . . . . 25 Academic Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Academic Learning Centers . . . . . . . . 20 Academic Performance Standards . . . 26 Academic Policies and Procedures . . . 23 Academic Programs and Resources . . 17 Academic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Accounting Course Descriptions . . . . 52 Accountancy Major

Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Law Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . 73 Leave of Absence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Liberal Arts Major . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Liberal Studies Major . . . . . . . . . . . 2, 17 Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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