Bentley offers full and part-time programs that feature a fresh approach to doctoral study. The PhD programs combine real-world research with the academic excellence and intellectual depth that can only be found at the intersection of business and the arts and sciences. Applied, real-world research that enhances teaching is at the center of the educational model — and a priority at Bentley.

Bentley’s Part-Time Executive PhD program offers industry leaders access to an enriching academic experience, provides the tools and skills to claim greater agency over future opportunities, dedicates meaningful time to reengage in learning and researching, and culminates with the unique opportunity to create new knowledge through a formal dissertation and publishable research. 

The full-time PhD programs in Accounting and Business prepare students for successful careers in academia by ensuring students critically engage with existing literature and conduct rigorous, publishable research.