Requirements and Credits MATH REQUIREMENTS All Bentley University undergraduates are required to earn credit for at least one Mathematical Sciences course as part of their degree requirements. Students with strong math skills would benefit from earning credit for both MA131 Calculus I and MA139 Calculus II. These courses are required for Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, and Mathematical Sciences majors, as well as Actuarial Science minors. Majoring in Quantitative Economics requires credit for MA131 Calculus I. Please see the course descriptions for specific content on the Mathematical Sciences website (bentley.edu/academics/departments/mathematical-sciences). The math requirements may be satisfied by completing mathematics courses at Bentley University or earning Advanced Standing Credit (see pages 15 and 16 of this guide or bentley.edu/undergraduate/ advanced-standing-credit for more information). Please make sure to complete the Math Selection Survey on the New Student Checklist, to select the best math course to register for, considering your math background and plans for major and future career.
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MA131 Calculus I: register in fall (good for strong math students); required for Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Sciences and Quantitative Economics majors and Actuarial Science minors. MA139 Calculus II: register in fall if you have MA131 Calculus I credit; MA139 is required for Data Analytics, Actuarial Science, Mathematical Sciences majors, and Actuarial Science minors; optional for others MA105 or MA107: register fall or spring
CRITICAL READING AND WRITING REQUIREMENT Bentley requires you to complete two courses designed to improve your communication skills: Critical Reading and Writing, which you will take in your first semester, and Multimodal Communication, which you will take in your second semester. There are several versions of each of both courses, which all cover the same kinds of materials, have the same objectives, and fulfill the requirements.
