The Advanced Standing in Business (ASB) program allows undergraduate students to begin taking courses toward a Bentley MBA program while completing their undergraduate degree. Through this program, high-achieving students in any major take four graduate courses that can be applied toward both their bachelor’s degree and the MBA.
In addition to the four graduate courses that students take during their undergraduate studies, certain undergraduate courses may be used to waive the MBA foundation requirements. To qualify, students must earn a grade of B or higher in each corresponding undergraduate course. Please see below for details of the foundation course equivalents:
| Foundation Course | Undergraduate Equivalent |
| GR 521 | ST 113 or MA 214 |
| GR 522 | EC 111 and EC 112 |
| GR 523 | MK 250 |
| GR 524 | AC 115 and AC 215 |
| GR 525 | FI 118 |
Advanced Standing Reminders:
- Students are permitted to complete a maximum of four graduate-level courses during the undergraduate portion of their program.
- Students should review course prerequisites and typical offering patterns when planning graduate coursework.
- Students may be eligible for foundation course waivers. To qualify, a grade of B or higher is required in each of the courses. For information and policies related to Advanced Standing pre-program foundation course waivers, see the Graduate Academic Policies page.
- Students are encouraged to review the policies on Graduate Grading Standards.
- Please note that all undergraduate scholarships and financial aid end upon the completion of the student's undergraduate degree. Students planning to continue into a graduate program should plan accordingly, as undergraduate financial aid does not extend beyond the undergraduate portion of their studies.
- An $8,000 program fee, separate from undergraduate tuition, will be billed in four installments starting with the first semester of the student's junior year.
Once students have received their undergraduate degree, they will complete their remaining MBA course requirements as graduate students registered in the MBA program. Ideally, MBA students will be working full time and taking courses part time. For more information, please see the Bentley MBA Program Requirements.
Program Requirements
Students in the combined BA/BS-MBA program must take seven undergraduate courses to waive the Foundation Requirements for the Bentley MBA, as well as four graduate courses (courses at the 600-level or higher) that will count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees. No more than four graduate courses may be completed while the student is enrolled as an undergraduate.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Courses: | ||
| AC 115 & AC 215 | Introduction to Financial Reporting and Analysis and Performance Measurement (to waive GR 524) * | 6 |
| EC 111 & EC 112 | Principles of Microeconomics and Principles of Macroeconomics (to waive GR 522) * | 6 |
| FI 118 | Introduction to Finance (to waive GR 525) * | 3 |
| MK 250 | Marketing Essentials (to waive GR 523) | 3 |
| ST 113 | Business Statistics (to waive GR 521) * | 3 |
| Graduate Courses: | ||
| GR 602 | Business Process Management (replaces CS 305) ** | 3 |
| GR 604 | Global Strategy (replaces MG 300) ** | 3 |
| Two MBA Electives | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
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ST 113, EC 111, AC 115, and FI 118 count toward the Business Dynamics requirements for all undergraduate students. For more information, please see the Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
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GR 602 and GR 604 can be used to fulfill the Business Environment courses (CS 305 and MG 300) required for certain undergraduate majors.
For more information, please visit the Advanced Standing in Business FAQs.