Philosophy

As a Philosophy major at Bentley, you will engage in a rigorous course of study that emphasizes clear thought and expression, careful reasoning and problem-solving, and an understanding diverse viewpoints. You also will have broad exposure to business courses, as well as other liberal arts disciplines. The combination of these skills is highly valued by the business community, and schools that provide graduate training in business, law and other courses of study.

Courses

As a Philosophy major, you can choose from a wide variety of courses, including:

• Business Ethics: Corporate Social Responsibility
• Environmental Ethics
• Gender Issues and Philosophy
• International Business Ethics
• Moral Theory
• Political Thought from a Global Perspective
• Social Philosophy
• Theories of Reality

Career Options

The problem-solving and critical-thinking skills you learn as a Philosophy major are highly valued by employers, especially in the growing number of jobs where you will be expected to learn as you tackle projects that go beyond your specific training. The major’s combination of in-depth exposure to business and philosophy also provides an excellent foundation for graduate-level training in law and business.

Center for Business Ethics

As a Philosophy student at Bentley, you can participate in activities and courses offered by the renowned Center for Business Ethics (CBE), a leader in the field of business ethics for more than 30 years. The CBE provides you with a unique setting for thinking through the practical business implications of ethical reasoning.