At Babson, we believe that entrepreneurship can be a powerful force within organizations of all types and sizes, in established businesses as well as new ventures. In any industry, in any position, it takes Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® to solve problems and make an impact.
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Top reasons to study here
- Babson College prepares and empowers entrepreneurial leaders who create, grow and steward sustainable economic and social value—everywhere.
- A world-class faculty with real-world experience—87% of our full-time faculty hold a doctoral degree or its equivalent.
- Babson Academy, which offers an extensive portfolio of student, faculty, and university development programs around entrepreneurship education.
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About
History
Our history in entrepreneurship education began with the vision of our founder, Roger Babson, an accomplished entrepreneur. Below is a timeline that details the milestones that have brought us to where we are today — the leading business school for entrepreneurship education.
1919 Roger Babson, accomplished entrepreneur, founds Babson College.
Education
Today in our collaborative community, students gain the fundamental business skills and liberal arts knowledge necessary to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset. They then use that mindset to navigate real business situations, putting what they learn into practice and becoming leaders equipped to make a difference on campus and around the world.
Research
Quality teaching, an innovative, integrated curriculum, and faculty research are the cornerstones of Babson’s academic programs and scholarly activities.
Faculty members each develop, in conjunction with their division chairperson, a program of scholarly activity that relates to individual, division, and College needs. Expectations are that faculty members develop a research pipeline, that is, continuous scholarly work with projects in various stages of completion.
Career
Babson graduates are succeeding as entrepreneurial leaders in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to dynamic startups. In 2019, nearly 80% of our full-time MBA students received job offers within three months of graduation.
Babson’s Graduate Center for Career Development (CCD) provides students with advice and resources to recognize and pursue career opportunities across all industries and functions. The Career team uses leading-edge career resources including Handshake, an online system that connects students with jobs and internships, and VMock, an AI-powered resume review tool to help them on the path to pursuing their career goals.
Services
Housing services
Our diverse housing options provide you with the opportunity to live, engage, and hang out with fellow students, from around the world, who, like you, came to Babson to develop the entrepreneurial skills and mindset necessary to make an impact in the world.We house 80 percent of the undergraduate student population and approximately 75 graduate students, providing a safe, comfortable, supportive, and engaging campus community that is conducive to personal growth and academic success.
Library services
The Horn Library is a creative partner in the development and dissemination of knowledge that serves to connect ideas, people, and information across the Babson Community. We provide a dynamic learning and research environment that facilitates access to world class resources and expertise in the effective and ethical use of information.
ICT services
Babson’s Information Technology Services Department enhances all aspects of the learning experience through the application of technology.All Babson students have access to the Information Technology Services Department for customized support with Babson’s technology.
Medical services
Babson College provide collaborative, evidence-based, and culturally inclusive health and wellness services that promote a healthy and safe campus community. Services include prevention and education initiatives, confidential intervention and treatment services, pastoral care, and student-centered advocacy to address mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and social well-being.
Student Life
Campus life
Babson College’s locations—the main residential campus in Wellesley, and hubs in Boston and Miami—make Babson a convenient and powerful destination for students, community members, and visitors from around the world who participate in forums and events taking place throughout the year. All of the locations take advantage of the metropolitan culture, energy, and business opportunities of their regions
Sports facilities
The Babson College Department of Athletics and Recreation sponsors sport-related activities at the varsity, club, and intramural level. Graduate students at Babson specifically participate in intramural level sports. The College’s state-of-the-art Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex (BRAC) is home to all athletics and recreation. The space features a 5,000-square-foot strength training floor and a 5,000-square-foot cardio area. Students can swim laps, attend a group fitness class, train with a personal trainer, or participate in intramural sports. Babson also is home to 22 varsity programs competing at the NCAA Division III level.
Student clubs
There are many opportunities at the graduate school to get involved in the community, network, have fun, and enrich your education.For example, there are over 30 different student-run organizations of all types, ranging from business-related clubs to special interest groups and athletic organizations. Each organization is helmed by a leadership team, which is responsible for executing the mission of the club and management of membership and events. Elections for leadership teams occur in the spring semester; however, leadership roles for One-Year students are available in August.
Accreditation
An independent, not-for-profit institution, Babson holds accreditation from NECHE, AACSB International, and EQUIS.
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