Business (Part-Time Executive) | Bentley University

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive LearningReading Comprehension

Knowledge

English LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceComputers and Electronics

Abilities

Problem SensitivityInductive ReasoningOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingFluency of IdeasSpeech Recognition

Tasks

Develop emergency management plans for recovery decision making and communications, continuity of cr
Test documented disaster recovery strategies and plans.
Develop disaster recovery plans for physical locations with critical assets, such as data centers.

Technology

Business intelligence and data analysis softwareDocument management softwareProject management softwareContent workflow softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP software

Tools

Computer laser printersComputer server equipmentDesktop computersMainframe computersMultiline telephone systemsPersonal computersStorage area network equipmentTablet computersTeleconferencing systems

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionRelationshipsSupport

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium13-1199.04	Business Continuity Planners	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

Enterprise-wide business continuity governance frameworks — establish and continuously mature, setting strategic direction aligned to organizational risk appetite, regulatory obligations, and board expectations.
Organizational continuity and resilience strategy — lead development and executive sponsorship, integrating business continuity planning with enterprise risk management and strategic planning cycles.
Multi-program disaster recovery and continuity testing regimes — direct at organizational scale, defining metrics, interpreting aggregate results, and driving systemic improvements across business units and geographies.
Crisis communication architectures including call trees and stakeholder notification systems — architect and own at the enterprise level, ensuring readiness across all operational scenarios and leadership transitions.
Business interruption risk portfolios — evaluate at a strategic level, identifying systemic vulnerabilities and championing investment in mitigation capabilities that protect organizational continuity and competitive position.
Continuity, crisis management, and disaster recovery plan ecosystems — govern through a structured review and assurance cycle, holding business unit owners accountable for currency and exercised readiness.
Emerging regulatory requirements and industry standards in business continuity — interpret and translate into policy, guiding the organization's compliance posture and influencing external standard-setting bodies where appropriate.
Business continuity professionals and program contributors — mentor, coach, and develop through structured learning strategies, building organizational depth and succession in continuity capabilities.
Executive and board-level audiences — advise on continuity risk exposure, recovery posture, and strategic investment priorities through authoritative oral and written communications in high-stakes governance forums.
Cross-organizational continuity partnerships with vendors, regulators, and industry peers — cultivate and lead, establishing collaborative frameworks that extend organizational resilience beyond enterprise boundaries.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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