PUBLIC POLICY

Public policy is the analysis of how businesses, REQUIRED AND nonprofits and governments solve problems ELECTIVE COURSES and influence society.Public policy encompasses MAJOR REQUIREMENTS virtually all aspects of contemporary life: economic Globalization Politics and Public Policy development, education, the environment, poverty, Capstone: Seminar in Government crime, health care, science, technology, national security Internship in Government and immigration. These complex and often connected Two electives in Public Policy, Politics or Global Studies issues increasingly demand sophisticated management Two electives in Public Policy understanding and expertise. SAMPLE LISTING OF As a Public Policy major, you will learn CAREERS ELECTIVES about current national and global A Public Policy major prepares you Immigration issues through seminars and elective for work in virtually any sector of the U.S. Foreign Policy courses; the major also requires that job market, as well as at international National Security Policy you participate in an applied learning organizations that need professionals Human Rights and Global Media experience. You can take advantage who understand the dynamics of the of many internship opportunities policy environment and have the busi- Media and Politics available through a semester-away ness, communication and diplomatic Campaigns and Elections program in Washington, D.C., as well skills to successfully navigate these Race and the Law as at local organizations including the complex areas. Specific areas that Social Problems Massachusetts State House, state you can pursue include: International Politics agencies, local government and n Business Drugs and Society numerous nonprofit and private n Consulting International Economics organizations. You may also choose n Health care and public health to have an international experience Health Economics n International affairs by studying or interning abroad for Environmental Law n a summer or entire semester. Information security Gender and the Law n Journalism Environmental Economics HANDS-ON LEARNING n Law Econometrics You can choose to further your n National/Homeland security Global Health Challenges classroom knowledge through n Nonprofit administration our hands-on learning programs: Game Theory n Politics and government corporate partnerships, internships, Additional requirements apply for degree completion n service–learning and study abroad. Public relations By participating in these opportunities, you will gain valuable real-world experience, learn about diverse people and perspectives, and gain new skills for living and working in a global community.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT Robert DeLeo EMAIL [email protected] PHONE 781.891.2572 WEB bentley.edu/undergraduate/academics MAIL Bentley University, 175 Forest Street, Waltham, MA 02452 USA Most Bentley students pursuing a Bachelor of TAKE IT TO Arts degree take the following courses: THE NEXT LEVEL. GENERAL EDUCATION After you’ve selected a major, what else can REQUIREMENTS you do to make your education work harder? Information Technology Expository Writing I Customize your degree with an optional Expository Writing II second major, choose a minor or get a Mathematical Sciences I Mathematical Sciences II head start on graduate study. Government Problems of Philosophy BUSINESS STUDIES MAJOR The Business Studies major (BSM) is Principles of Microeconomics a new, optional second major designed for students pursuing an arts and Principles of Macroeconomics sciences degree at Bentley. The BSM has been designed to provide you First-Year Seminar (one credit) with additional options for your Bentley education, allowing you to take advantage of an arts and sciences education within the context of a For each of the following requirements, you can choose an applicable course business university — a unique advantage that can help you stand out from a wide variety of offerings: to future employers. Literature/Cinema If you are pursuing a Public Policy degree, you must complete either the Natural Sciences BSM or a Business Studies minor. Math or Natural Sciences elective History MINORS You can further specialize your studies through one of our minors. Behavioral Sciences n Accountancy n International Affairs Humanities/Social Science elective n Actuarial Sciences n International Economics n Business Economics n Law BUSINESS STUDIES MINOR n Computer Information Systems n Leadership Legal and Ethical Environment of Business n Data Technologies n Management Tools and Concepts n Earth, Environment and Global n Marketing in Accounting and Finance Sustainability n Mathematical Sciences Practice and Applications n English and Media Studies n Modern Languages in Accounting and Finance n Entrepreneurial Studies n Natural and Applied Sciences Business Statistics n Finance n Nonprofit Organizations Marketing-Operations Fundamentals n Gender Studies n Philosophy OR n Global Management n Psychology Human Behavior and Organizations n Health and Industry n Sociology n History n Sports Business Management MODERN LANGUAGE n Human Resources Management n Supply Chain/Operations AND/OR ARTS AND n Information and Process Management SCIENCES ELECTIVES Management Choose four courses n Information Design and ARTS AND SCIENCES Corporate Communication ELECTIVES FALCON FAST-TRACK PROGRAM The Falcon Fast-Track program is Choose three courses designed for motivated undergraduate students with high academic UNRESTRICTED standing in ANY undergraduate major. Depending on the program of study, ELECTIVES master’s degree requirements may be completed with one year of additional full-time academic work. Students enrolled in the Falcon Fast-Track Choose five courses Program have the opportunity to pursue one of nine master’s programs. For more information, visit bentley.edu/fast-track.

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