Founded by Roger Babson in 1919, Babson College is the global leader in entrepreneurship education putting the power of entrepreneurship in the most hands, and places, as possible. It recently celebrated its centennial, honoring 100 years of changing how the world does business. Our purpose is to be harness the power of business to generate positive social and economic change around the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Babson's main campus, houses 80% of the undergraduate student population and approximately 75 graduate students, in a safe, comfortable, supportive, and engaging campus community. Additionally, Babson’s dining program includes 10 retail destinations including Olin Cafe, Dunkin Donuts and a We Proudly Serve Starbucks
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.
Babson College holds accreditation from NECHE, AACSB International, and EQUIS.
