Babson College Preview Day Booklet

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Welcome to Babson.

We are thrilled that you can join us for our on campus Fall Preview Day! Today, you’ll experience Babson firsthand while getting to know our supportive community that shapes the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. You will meet people from around the world. And you will see what it really means to be a student here.

Use this event as a starting point and explore the many ways to engage with us in-person and virtually. We are open for on-campus information sessions and tours. Extend your visit experience after you leave campus by checking out our webinar series, following us on social, or attending our on-demand info sessions.

At Babson, you’ll gain a top-ranked business education with an entrepreneurial lens. You’ll experience an innovative curriculum that blends business fundamentals with the liberal arts and sciences. And, through real-world instruction, handson experiences, and diverse and global perspectives, you’ll develop insight into your own unique values and entrepreneurial leadership qualities.

By forming an understanding of tomorrow’s work, you’ll develop the tools to transform the future.

ENJOY THE DAY!

Courtney Minden Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid

WELCOME

A Message From Dean Minden

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#1

College For Entrepreneurship 25 Consecutive Times – U.S. News & World Report

Private Business College for Salary – PayScale 2015–2020

Private Business College for ROI – PayScale 2015–2020

TOP 10 COLLEGE

in U.S. for International Students – Forbes, 2019

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Babson College At This Moment

CLASS OF 2025 PROFILE

2,386 100% 46% of classes are taught by

Undergraduate Student Population

99%

employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation*

PROFESSORS

(0 teaching assistants)

$62,399 Average annual starting salary for graduates of the class of 2020*

100% Demonstrated financial need met in your first year

(and we’ll commit to the level of grants for your four years)

91%

of the Class of 2020 had at least one internship while at Babson.

Babson is Test Optional!

Babson has adopted a Test Optional Policy for first-year applicants for the next three academic years: 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25. Non-native English speakers will still be required to submit English language exam scores, or request a waiver. Students who do not submit test scores will be treated in the same manner as those who do. All of our applicants will be considered in a contextual and holistic way.

Additionally, all applicants will be reviewed for merit scholarships regardless of test score submission. *based on a knowledge rate of 78%.

women

54%

U.S. students of color

27% 20% 54

international students

first-generation students

countries represented

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Entrepreneurial leadership for every ambition.

Our community believes that entrepreneurship is core to humanity and is the most powerful driver of positive change. And our mission is to create compassionate, empathetic entrepreneurial leaders, able to identify problems and find solutions that benefit individuals, communities, and the world.

And through an entrepreneurial spirit, iterative, real-world instruction, and diverse and global perspectives, we’re building those entrepreneurial leaders—ready to head up tomorrow’s workforce. When you come to Babson, you’ll develop the entrepreneurial leadership skills and spirit that will guide your life’s pursuits and passions. Regardless of aspiration, the mindset and skillset you form here today will shape the way we all work tomorrow.

Forge connections and exchange ideas with a diverse, global community.

Here at Babson, you’ll experience a warm, welcoming community of students from more than 80 countries. People from all over the world, and varied backgrounds and interests, come together to share their journey, inspire each other, and create the lasting change of tomorrow. It is a safe and inclusive environment, where our diverse cultures and perspectives are valued and celebrated.

At Babson, we embrace our differences: how we live, who we love, where we’ve come from, and what we strive for are essential to our success. All of us, together, are One Babson.

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Meet some of the students who represent our global, diverse community.

Youssef Kamel ’25

Nicole Johns ’23

Hometown: Giza Governorate, Egypt

Hometown: Peabody, MA

Why I chose Babson.

Why I chose Babson.

Babson is a global community, and incorporates people

I came from a smaller school, and I thrived in that

from all over the world. I was looking for an immersive

community. Babson is close-knit, it’s like family, and

business experience, with hands-on learning. And,

that’s what I wanted from my college. A place where

after speaking with some students during the

everyone would know each other, and our professors

introductory event, Access Babson, I truly felt like this

would know us. A place where I could reach my

was the perfect environment for me.

full potential. Babson offered that, plus a beautiful

The person who inspires me.

My father. He works so hard. We live in different cities so he can work and I can go to school, along with my brothers. He comes home on the weekends, but he lives alone during the week, which is tough on him, and tough on my mom and my brothers and I. My dad supports us. He meets our needs. I really respect that, and gain inspiration from watching his work ethic and what he’s willing to sacrifice for us, so that we can have a bright future.

campus, and I’m close to home.

Most important lesson I’ve learned at Babson so far.

A team doesn’t work without people. At Babson, you do a lot of group work. You do a lot of things where you need connections, resources, and communication. But you also need to have good relationships with the people on your team.

Understanding that I need other people around me is something that I will always be able to use, whether

One problem I would tackle in the world

applying it to school, an internship, or a job.

I feel that many people have dreams, and educational

My favorite Babson memory.

goals, but they lack the resources to follow their dreams, and that prevents them from pursuing their passions. I would try to provide resources for Egyptians to know where to find educational opportunities, such as study abroad, and how to access those opportunities, enhance their career, acknowledge their potential, and reach their future aspirations.

Attending the fall showcase of the Babson Dance Ensemble. They do two events a year, and they’re so much fun. You get to see everyone in the crowd and you get to see the dance ensemble, which is an amazing group of dancers and performers. It’s an hour long show and they do different songs and different numbers. The music is great, the crowd cheering on the dancers, and it’s so incredible that everyone comes out to support that event. It’s a huge showing of school unity and fun. It’s also amazing to see the other talents our students have to offer.

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Oliver Bustos ’24

Lexie Cheng ’25

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas

Hometown: Rockville, Maryland

Why I chose Babson.

Why I chose Babson.

My friend, Stephano, recommended Babson to me. I

During my college search, I was looking for a gym. I

would talk to him about my dreams and passions. He

found Zumba Fitness. The founder, Alberto Perlman, is a

showed me Babson on the web. He was like, look at

Babson alum (Class of 1998), and a person of color, which

this, one of the best business schools in the country. I

I could relate to as a budding entrepreneur. I realized

ended up applying.

that my ultimate life goal is to be a Babson alumni who

The thing that really sold me was just being around that community, and seeing how diverse it was. I want to learn from others. Different cultures have different

breaks that mold of the entrepreneur stereotype, with a mission to leave a positive footprint on the world.

Babson was the perfect fit for my aspirations.

perspectives.

How my background has influenced my goals.

One of the biggest things I saw in Babson is the

I grew up in a family of entrepreneurs. My dad owns

connections. People from Babson are from all over.

two businesses in the technology sector. He has that

That’s important to me. I want to travel all over the

unique entrepreneurial mindset, and I’ve always shared

world. I heard a Babson student saying he had a couch

that bond with him. Growing up, I was shaped by doing

all over the world to sleep on, and I thought, I want to

student government, where I could lend a voice to people

be that guy.

who otherwise might not have a platform. In high school,

The person who inspires me.

My mom. She was a single parent, and she came to America when she was 15. She really shaped me to be

I also did a lot of advocacy work with the Montgomery County Board of Education. All these influences are factors in my desire to make the world a better place.

the person I am today. I grew up not on the best side of

One of my interests outside the classroom.

town, and her constant involvement stuck out for me.

I’m a theater kid, and I love musical theater. I have

Also my grandmom. She has a little shop where she sells nails, screws, anything you need for construction.

She always has that business mindset. I picked up a few things from her. She is so personal with her clients. No matter what kind of person she comes across, she always knows what to say. I wanted to learn how to talk like that.

performed both onstage and in the pit orchestra for the past four summers with Wildwood Summer Theater, an all-youth performing arts group in Maryland. The group is made up of people ages 18 to 24 who create the whole production—from the actors, to the crew, to the set designers. Performing arts is a logical fit for the entrepreneurial mindset, as it relies on thinking on your feet, and being able to pivot on a dime. At Babson I plan to join Students Against Gravity improv group, and Babson Players.

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Community Is at Our Core 100+ What makes our community great is what every individual contributes to it. Here, you’ll join a group of peers whose stories might be different, but whose goals— and drive to make them a reality—resemble your own. Here, you’ll find your fit

with a wide variety of clubs, events, and communities on campus. And together, we all create tomorrow.

Clubs and Organizations

AMAN (South Asian Student Organization) AMAN brings together diverse people, languages, and cultures.

The organization represents five South Asian countries and their cultures—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal— creating a home away from home for all South Asians at Babson.

Origins of Necessary Equality (O.N.E.) Origins of Necessary Equality (ONE) is a special interest academic community where individuals from various origins can come together and share experiences, and embark on a journey together to create new memories through living and learning while giving back.

Black Student Union (BSU) The Babson College Black Student Union (BSU) is a student organization that empowers the next generation of black business and entrepreneurial leaders to make lasting economic and social change in the world. BSU is also a part of the Black Affinity Network.

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PRIDE Pride is the Babson College student organization which promotes awareness and acceptance about LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning) people and issues. Pride also serves as a support group for members of the LGBTQ and Ally community.

Babson FirstGen Club This student-led club strengthens the first-generation student identity on campus by tackling the issues that many first-generation college students face. By supporting firstgeneration students—personally and professionally—they create an environment where all students can thrive.

Babson Dance Ensemble The Babson Dance Ensemble is the largest student-run organization on campus, hosting over 60 members annually to perform in three show-stopping performances each semester. Their members are inspired by music, passionate about dance, and supportive of a strong community.

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Take A Deeper Dive Join the No. 1 entrepreneurship college and tap into a one-of-a-kind education that sets you up for unmatched outcomes. Roll up your sleeves as you learn by doing, all while you soak in our vibrant New England campus. Grow your network and your perspective as part of our diverse community.

Undergraduate Academics and Your Curriculum Whether they’re in business or the liberal arts, classes at Babson are interactive experiences where conversations and critical thinking are encouraged.

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Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME) This required first-year course lets you learn firsthand what it takes to build a business by working in a team to create your own venture.

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Career Outcomes Babson students graduate with versatile career skills they use to make an impact in organizations of all types and sizes.

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Financial Aid We offer generous need-based financial aid and competitive scholarship programs to expand access to our education.

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Academic Experience Business Education With an Entrepreneurial Lens Our courses integrate business fundamentals with the liberal arts and sciences.

You’ll acquire core management skills and develop new perspectives and insights, all while becoming a culturally aware thinker and communicator. You will take courses that are relevant to your career goals. And gain the insights and perspective needed to catch the eye of employers.

A Learning Journey Created for the Future of Work Our core curriculum is designed to help you develop leadership, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities.

You’ll start your journey with Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME)—an award-winning core first-year course that teaches you entrepreneurial leadership from the new startup perspective.

Next, you’ll dive into Socio-Ecological Systems, and study the science behind how people and nature work together, and why that matters, which is essential to making an impact in organizations of all kinds.

“ Babson offers an innovative curriculum where students can learn and grow with a focus on what they’re hoping to learn going forward. They take part in unique experiences that can help them craft their own story, develop their own path, and cultivate their growth as entrepreneurial leaders.”

– Wendy Murphy, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs & Professor of Management

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You’ll culminate your Babson experience with your Advanced Experiential requirement, where you’ll undertake a semester-long project with a company or nonprofit. Here, you’ll gain entrepreneurial leadership experience from inside an existing organization.

And, as a result, leave here as an in-demand global citizen, ready and able to forge your path to success.

100%

of classes are taught by professors (0 teaching assistants)

“ Every great idea stems from some sort of entrepreneurial leadership.

The ability to solve a problem in a way that includes a team ... the ability to lead a team to accomplish that idea—I think that’s what drives the world forward.”

–M ichael Agard ‘24

Become an Effective Leader Think and Act Entrepreneurially At Babson, you’ll learn so much more than business. You’ll learn a new way of thinking. And doing. We call this entrepreneurial leadership and it’s in everything we do. It’s both a mindset and a skillset. And, you don’t need to start a business to be an entrepreneur.

Whether you’re innovating within a large corporation, solving global issues, or taking the startup world by storm, you’ll have what it takes to pursue your passions and create your own path to success.

A Balanced Curriculum— Geared for Success At Babson, you’ll blend business fundamentals with the liberal arts and sciences. You’ll engage in real-world solutions that are relevant to your career goals and gain the insights and perspective needed to forge your own unique career path. By immersing yourself in experiential projects, and blending action with experimentation, you’ll leave here career-ready and in demand.

We Are With You Every Step of the Way Student life at Babson is all about pursuing your unique interests in a

LEARN MORE ABOUT UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: babson.edu/ugradacademics ugradadmission@babson.edu 781-239-5522 1-800-488-3696

supportive environment—in and out of the classroom. Our Student Advising & Success, and Galvin Office of International Education teams are here to support you with your educational journey. You’ll have a team of professionals who are here to assist—from immigration requirements, to cultural adjustments, to employment—we have a range of domestic, international, and scholar services geared to your specific needs. We also offer a broad range of guidance with health and wellness, academic support and faith and spirituality, because we understand that your overall well-being is critical to your college experience.

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Core Curriculum: Your Path to Success Our curriculum blends business with the liberal arts and sciences. With a focus on sustainability and hands-on learning, you will take courses across many academic disciplines, and become a leader through real-world practice. Classroom simulations. Consulting projects and presentations. And Internships. By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed the entrepreneurial skills and spirit—combined with business acumen and the ability to communicate effectively—that will guide your life’s pursuits and passions.

You can find out more about our dynamic curriculum on our website at babson.edu/ugcurriculum

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FOUNDATIONS OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Launching a new Venture In Babson’s world-renowned FME course, you’ll create and run a venture in your first year. Along the way, you’ll learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurial leadership from the startup perspective supported by two faculty members and two experienced student mentors. Here, you’ll develop your leadership, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities.

Immersed in a thought-provoking environment, you’ll examine your personal and professional identity. And, you’ll connect with peers, alumni, local entrepreneurs, and faculty members.

SOCIO-ECOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Analyzing our Interconnected Planet As you dive into your Socio-Ecological Systems requirement during your sophomore year, you’ll learn about cultural, ecological, and economic systems, and study concepts to address sustainability challenges. You’ll choose courses such as: Urban Development

Feeding the Modern United States

Natural Disasters

You will gain a deeper understanding of your social responsibility. And, by developing the problem-solving skills you need to be an effective leader, and imagining sustainable solutions to real-world challenges, you’ll better understand our place in the world, and have the skills and knowledge to create lasting change.

ADVANCED EXPERIENTIAL Solving Real-World Problems Problem-solve, develop as a leader, work toward shared goals, and increase your professional communication skills. For the Advanced Experiential requirement, you’ll choose a combination of courses that include a meaningful project with an external organization.

Choose courses such as the Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE) where you’ll get connected to a Boston-area business, Scaling Lean Ventures, Operations for Entrepreneurs, Sales in Action, Retail Management, or Interdisciplinary Approaches to Human Rights to name a few. Whatever you choose, you’ll tie your college experience together, hone your interests, and foster relationships.

What does that mean for you? It means you’ll innovate, collaborate, and leave Babson ready to make an impact in any organization.

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Undergraduate Curriculum What does the Babson curriculum look like?

Here is a look at what your academic pathway will look like.

REQUIRED COURSES FOUNDATION » Foundations of Management and

Entrepreneurship (FME 1000) » Foundations of Management and

Entrepreneurship (FME 1001) » Financial Accounting (ACC1000)

» Writing Across Contexts (WRT 1001) » Foundations of Critical Inquiry (FCI 1000) » Business Law (LAW1000) » Natural Science and Technology (NST 10XX)

» Foundations of Business Analytics

(AQM 1000)

INTERMEDIATE »R esearch Writing (WRT 2000)

»O perations Information Management (OIM 2001)

»H istory and Society (HSS 20XX)

» I nformation Technology (OIM 2000)

» L iterary and Visual Arts (LVA 20XX)

» P rinciples of Marketing (MKT 2000)

»C ulture and Values (CVA 20XX)

» P rinciples of Finance (FIN 2000)

» S ocio-Ecological Systems (SES 2000)

» P rinciples of Microeconomics (ECN 2002)

» P redictive Business Analytics (AQM 2000)

» P rinciples of Macroeconomics (ECN 2000)

»M anagerial Accounting (ACC 2002)

» S trategic Problem Solving (STR 3000)

Keep Exploring Outside our Curriculum by: » Taking a short-term elective abroad led

by Babson faculty

» Applying to be in the Honors Program, where you can take advantage of specially designed honors courses, co curricular activities, and a yearlong capstone project

» Cross registering to take classes at F.W.

ADVANCED

Olin College of Engineering, Wellesley

» Advanced Liberal Arts Course (46XX)

» 3 Advanced Liberal Arts Electives

» Advanced Experiential Course

» 5 Electives

College, Brandeis University, and more

» Doing your own semester-long independent research project

» Teaching your own senior-led seminar on a subject you’re passionate about

CORE CURRICULUM Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship Launching a new Venture

SocioEcological Systems

Advanced Experiential

Analyzing our Interconnected Planet

Solving Real-World Problems

A core curriculum that empowers learners everywhere to create lasting value for themselves, their communities and the world.

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CONCENTRATIONS: Focus your learning on a specific subject area that interests you when you choose from these 25 concentrations:

SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE YEAR

SEMESTER

YEAR ONE

Fall

CREDITS

Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME1000)

4

Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC1000)

4

Foundations of Business Analytics (AQM 1000)

4

Writing Across Contexts (WRT 1001)

4

Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME1001)

4

Business Law (LAW1000)

4

» Business Analytics

Natural Science and Technology (NST10XX)

4

» Computational and Mathematical Finance

Foundations of Critical Inquiry (FCI 1000)

4

» Accounting

» Economics » Entrepreneurship » Environmental Sustainability » Finance

TOTAL CREDITS

32

YEAR TWO

Spring

Fall

TOTAL CREDITS

32

Spring

» Global and Regional Studies » Historical and Political Studies » Identity and Diversity » Information Technology Management » International Business Environment » Justice, Citizenship, and Social Responsibility » Leadership

YEAR THREE

Fall

TOTAL CREDITS

32

Spring

» Legal Studies » Literary and Visual Arts » Managerial Financial Planning and Analysis » Marketing » Operations Management » Quantitative Methods » Real Estate » Retail Supply Chain Management » Social and Cultural Studies » Strategic Management » Technology, Entrepreneurship, and Design

YEAR FOUR

Fall

TOTAL CREDITS

32

Spring

Principles of Marketing (MKT 2000)

4

Technology and Operations Management (OIM2001)

4

Principles of Microeconomics (ECN 2002)

4

Socio-Ecological Systems (SES 2000)

4

Managerial Accounting (ACC 2002)

4

Intermediate Literature and Visual Arts (LVA20XX)

4

Predictive Business Analytics (AQM 2000)

4

Research Writing (WRT 2000)

4

Principles of Finance (FIN 2000)

4

Intermediate Culture and Values (CVA20XX)

4

Information Technology (OIM 2000)

4

Principles of Macroeconomics (ECN 2000)

4

Strategic Problem Solving (STR 3000)

4

Latin American Fiction and Film (HUM4611 – Advanced Liberal Arts Elective)

4

Intermediate History and Society (HSS20XX)

4

Security Valuation (FIN3520 – Elective)

4

Public International Law (LAW3601 - Advanced Liberal Arts Elective)

4

Options and Futures (FIN4560 – Elective)

4

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (MIS3545 – Elective)

4

Corporate Financial Management (FIN3515 – Elective)

4

Strategic Game Theory (ECN3667 – Advanced Liberal Arts Elective)

4

Critical Race Studies (POL4630 – Advanced Liberal Arts Course)

4

Investments (FIN4530 – Elective)

4

Advanced Experiential Course

4

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS 16

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE: 128

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Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME) Learn Business By Doing Business Learn the ins and outs of entrepreneurial leadership from a startup perspective as you develop, launch, and manage a new venture. Communicate, lead, work in a team, manage obstacles, and see a plan through to completion in this yearlong course, required of all first-year students. With guidance from two professors who offer deep expertise in the fields of entrepreneurship and management, you will gain the skills necessary to be successful in whatever path you chart.

“ It puts everything into this crazy course on entrepreneurship. It introduces you to what business and Babson are all about.”

– SOPHIA PANTOS ’24

How It Works Throughout the year, two dedicated faculty members—industry professionals—teach you the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, marketing, organizational behavior, and operations, while emphasizing the integrated role these functions have in an organization.

Classes of up to 40 students break into teams to use the concepts and tools of Entrepreneurial Thought & Action®, the method of turning ideas into action, to explore a creative opportunity that solves a problem and creates value. Once you determine your idea is feasible, you’ll create a launch plan and must qualify for a loan of up to $3,000 from the College as startup money for your business.

100%

of profits are donated to the team’s service organization.

Since 1999, FME businesses have donated more than $538,000 to local service organizations.

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THINK

BIG EXAMPLES OF RECENT FME BUSINESSES PRO

“ FME is one of the things that truly separates the Babson learning experience from the rest. Most schools rely on textbooks and case studies, while the FME experience puts theory into practice, exposing you to many aspects of business you can’t learn in a classroom such as team dynamics and real-time decision making. When it comes to entrepreneurship, there is nothing more valuable than real world experience and FME delivers Babson students with exactly that.”

– Dave Heath ’05, Co-Founder and CEO, Bombas

Physical workstations for people working or going to school remotely.

G & C KIT Eco-friendly shower kits.

BOSTON HAT COMPANY Boston-themed hats designed by Boston-area artists.

Forming Partnerships Teams establish a partnership with a local social services agency, emphasizing the importance of corporate social responsibility. Collectively, each team donates 80 hours of community service, plus profits from their business, to that organization. Students have supported a variety of

BABOGRAMS

organizations, including Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Cradles to

Custom-made birthday boxes filled with treats and party favors.

1999, FME businesses have donated more than $538,000 to local charities.

CANINE VOICE Portable Bluetooth speaker systems with access to a large downloadable message library tailored towards service dogs.

Crayons, Boys and Girls Club, and the Greater Boston Food Bank. And, since The only question is: How much will your team contribute?

What You’ll Gain The experience is more than just learning how to launch a startup.

It’s about exploring career options. It’s about identifying and creating opportunities, understanding your goals, developing the mindset of an entrepreneurial leader, managing team dynamics, and communicating effectively. Above all, it’s about turning ideas into action.

These skills are essential to your personal and professional development, and you’ll constantly use them throughout your four years—and throughout your future career.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FME:

babson.edu/FME

#babsonFME

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Career Outcomes

Undergraduate Class of 2020 2020 HIGHLIGHTS*

GRADUATES BY INDUSTRY

» 99% were employed or attended graduate school within six months of graduation

• 6% are starting their own business

• 3% are returning to a family business

• 13% are continuing their education

» 91% of graduates had at least one internship while at Babson » $62,399 average annual starting salary

GRADUATES BY JOB LOCATION

GRADUATES BY EMPLOYER SIZE

Mid-Atlantic 3% Southwest 2% Midwest 2%

Northeast 71% Outside USA 9% West 8% South 6%

43% 17% 15% 12% 12%

5,001+ 501–5,000 51–500 11–50 1–10

PROFILE OF TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION Male: 56% / Female: 44% Domestic: 73% / International: 27%

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Private Business College for Salary Potential – PayScale, 2015–2020

Financial Services Information / Technology / Services Accounting Consulting Retail / Apparel / Fashion Consumer Products Engineering / Construction / Manufacturing Marketing / Advertising / PR Real Estate CPG/Food and Beverage Healthcare / Biotech / Pharma Sports / Entertainment Non-profit / Education / Government / Civic & Social Organizations

26% 20% 7% 7% 6% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 3% 3% 2%

Additional Industries

≤ 1%

Aerospace / Defense, Agribusiness, Automotive, Hospitality, Legal Services, Logistics & Supply Chain, Media, Staffing / Recruiting, Telecommunications, Utilities / Oil / Energy

GRADUATES BY FUNCTION Finance Consulting Business Development / Sales Analytics Entrepreneurship Marketing / Advertising Accounting Product / Project Management Supply Chain / Operations / Logistics Rotational / Leadership Programs Strategy / Research

25% 11% 10% 9% 7% 6% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3%

Additional Functions

≤ 1%

Account Management, Administrative, Athletics Coach, Customer Service/Client Services, Coding/Developer/UX Design, General Management, Merchandising, Human Resources/Recruiting, Legal, Real Estate

* Data compiled from 2020 graduates six months after graduation with a knowledge rate of 78%. Percentages have been rounded and therefore may not total to 100%.

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Sampling of Employers ACCOUNTING EY KPMG PwC RSM Whittlesey

AEROSPACE / DEFENSE BAE Systems Raytheon Technologies SkyVenture Aviation

CONSULTING

Accenture Alpha Financial Markets Consulting Aon Radford Data & Analytics Berkeley Research Group Clarkston Consulting Deloitte Frost & Sullivan Innosight Massaro McKinsey & Company PA Consulting Group Peloton Consulting Group Slalom

CPG / FOOD & BEVERAGE AB InBev Ambev Apple Canon USA Dunkin Brands General Mills L’Oreal Niagara Bottling Restaurant Brands International

Stanley Black & Decker Thrasio Tiffany & Co UNFI

EDUCATION / GOVERNMENT / NON-PROFIT

EF Education First Small Business Administration Center for Strategic and International Studies

ENTERTAINMENT / SPORTS / HOSPITALITY

Marriott International Rust Belt Entertainment Washington Little Capitals WB Games Wise Music Group

FINANCIAL SERVICES

(banking / investment banking / investment mgmt / private equity / venture capital)

ACG Ventures Alegeus Bank of America Barclays Bloomberg LP BNP Paribas Cambridge Associates Citizens Cantor Fitzgerald Citi Deutsche Bank AG Fidelity Investments Goldman Sachs Great American Group Hamilton Lane Hercules Capital

JP Morgan Chase & Co. Karbone Meketa Investment Group Millennium Moody’s Morgan Stanley Needham Bank Northern Trust Corporation Octagon Credit Investors PNC Financial Services Raymond James Santander Scotiabank Silicon Valley Bank State Street TD Bank Venture Catalysts Wells Fargo Wafra Inc. William Blair

HEALTHCARE / BIOTECH / PHARMA

Alexion Pharmaceuticals Boston Scientific CVS Health Ipsen NanoDX

INFORMATION / TECHNOLOGY / SERVICES

Akamai Technologies AlphaSights Amazon Amazon Web Services (AWS) Appgate Assurance IQ CB Insights Coleman Research DataRobot

Dell EMC Drift Dunn & Bradstreet Dynatrace Eze Software Group Focus Technology HubSpot IBM Instacart Ironside Group Kognitiv Latch Microsoft Next Jump Nielsen Oracle PTC Qualtrics Red Ventures RSA Security Takeoff Technologies TripAdvisor Synopsis Vision Government Solutions WideOrbit

INSURANCE

Aon Inpoint Homesite Insurance PURE Insurance State Farm

MARKETING / ADVERTISING AdOutreach American Marketing & Publishing Constant Contact The Glover Park Group PMG W2O Group

MEDIA / PUBLISHING

Brightcove CBS Interactive Milestone Media Group

REAL ESTATE

33Floors Altus Group Cushman & Wakefield Gibson Sotheby’s Keller Williams SAB Capital Zabadani Real Estate

RECRUITING / STAFFING

Frank Recruitment Group Henkel Search Partners Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company

RETAIL / APPAREL / FASHION Aldi Bloomingdale’s Burlington Stores Inc. Converse Hannaford Supermarkets ISlide Inc. Macy’s Publix Super Markets Rue Gilt Groupe Staples TJX Companies Wayfair

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AT&T Granite Telecommunications Millicom (TIGO)

Sampling of Graduate Schools Atlantic Acting School (Conservatory Certificate) Babson College (MSBA; MSF; MSMGT; CAM/MBA) Berklee College of Music (MSA; Global Entertainment and Music Business) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Sloan Visiting Fellowship Program; MSBA) University of Southern California (MSBA) Boston College (MSF) Brown University (MPA International & Public Affairs) Cass Business School (MIB) Columbia University (MA QMSS; Instructional Tech & Media; MFA) Fordham University (MSA) Inchbald School of Design (Certificate of Interior Design and Décor) Iona (MBA) Johns Hopkins (MSF; Education)

London Business School (MSF) National Chengchi University (International Master's of Asian Pacific Studies) New York Law School (JD Sports Law) Northeastern University (MBA) Suffolk University (JD; MBA) The University of Chicago (MSBA) Tufts University (MS Innovation and Management) UCLA (MSBA) University of California, Davis (MSBA) University of Pennsylvania (MLA; MCIT) University of St. Gallen (Master's in International Affairs and Governance) Venture University (Venture Capital Apprenticeship) Washington University in St. Louis (MSF)

HOFFMAN FAMILY UNDERGRADUATE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT AT BABSON COLLEGE

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Financial Aid at Babson Supporting Your Success

At Babson, we are dedicated to making your education affordable, so that you can take advantage of all of the opportunities available to you during your undergraduate experience and beyond.

TOTAL ESTIMATED YEARLY COSTS

2021–2022

The Babson Commitment

Because your time here should be spent learning, not losing sleep over potential changes in financial aid, here is our promise to you:

Tuition*__________ $54,944

1. We will meet 100 percent of your demonstrated need in your first year.

Room

2. We commit to the same Babson Grant amount for all four years.*

____ $11,910

(average first-year double)

Meal Plan _________ $6,324

Estimate your Babson costs

Books and Supplies (average)_____________ $1,218

Answer six basic financial questions and receive a personalized

Personal Expenses (average)_____________ $1,964

our Net Price Calculator.

Federal Direct Loan Fees (average) ______________ $50 TOTAL ESTIMATE COSTS ____

$76,410

estimate in just three minutes at babson.edu/myintuition.

Want a more detailed estimate? Visit babson.edu/ugradaid to use

Grants, Awards, and Scholarships Babson is need-blind for all U.S. and Canadian applicants, and we award $50 million in undergraduate aid ($44 million comes directly from Babson grants and scholarships).

» View our merit-based awards and scholarships at babson.edu/ugradmerit

» View our need-based grants and scholarships at “ Of all the schools I applied to, Babson ended up being the most affordable, and my parents and I were overjoyed when we realized how affordable it was going to be for me to go here.”

– Julia Taormina ’20

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babson.edu/ugradneed

» Need- and merit-based scholarships also are available to international students.

Learn more at babson.edu/ugradinternationalaid

* Provided your family has no change in the number of children in college, no change in housing preference (on campus vs. commuter or remote), or no major change in financial circumstances.

SAMPLE FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES 2021–2022 Family of 4 with 1 in College

Assets(1)

$35,000 $0

$98,000 $81,000

$155,000 $169,000

Total Tuition, Housing, Meals

$73,178

$73,178

$73,178

Babson Grant

$62,000

$56,000

$35,000

Federal Grants

$7,495

$0

$0

Net Federal Subsidized Loan(2)

$3,464

$3,464

$3,464

Federal Work-Study(3)

$2,200

$2,200

$2,200

Total Aid

$75,159

$61,664

$40,664

Estimated Family Out-Of-Pocket Expense

$219

$13,714

$34,714

Income

(1) Assets include savings, investments, business and home equity.

(2) Net amount of federal loan less origination fee is $3,464.

(3) Federal Work-Study earnings are paid directly to students as they work the hours and are not deducted from college charges.

THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT (ROI) OF A BABSON DEGREE:

$62,399

RANKED #1

99%

was the average starting salary for Babson’s Class of 2020*

private business school for Salary Potential by PayScale, 2015–2020

of the Class of 2020 was employed or attended graduate school*

*Based on a knowledge rate of 78%, six months after graduation.

QUESTIONS? STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES IS HERE TO HELP!

babson.edu/ugradAID sfs@babson.edu 781-239-4219

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Experience Campus Tours!

Babson is now offering in-person information sessions and tours, and we are excited to welcome you to our beautiful campus. You can also take advantage of our many other ways to experience Babson. From a drive-through campus tour, to self-guided tours—plan your visit today. Here are a few of our favorite tour stops.

PARK MANOR QUAD One hundred percent of our students live on campus their first year, and the Park Manor quad is home to four of our six first-year residence halls. The Quad’s location in the heart of campus makes it a popular destination for interaction, collaboration, and fun. Spend an afternoon on the quad and you can do anything from lounge on an *Adirondack* chair after class, play Frisbee with friends, or attend a campus event, like our clubs and organizations fair.

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SORENSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS The Richard W. Sorenson Center for the Arts is the main facility where BabsonARTS programs and events are held. The Sorenson Center includes the Carling-Sorenson Theater, a beautiful 441-seat proscenium theater and the Sandra L. Sorenson Rehearsal Studio that is used for rehearsals and performances. There are also galleries where professional and student artists display their work, and a band room where musicians regularly rehearse and perform.

BRAC All are welcome at the Babson Recreation and Athletics Complex, or BRAC, our state-of-the-art fitness-recreation facility. You can take advantage of three indoor courts, two floors of exercise spaces, and multipurpose studios. Students are welcome to take part in a club or intramural sports such as basketball, indoor soccer, dodgeball, and more. The space includes a 5,000-square-foot weight training floor and a 5,000-square-foot cardio floor.

BABSON COMMONS Babson Commons at Horn Library is our new home to technology-enabled classrooms, the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, and a wealth of academic resources. At the center of it all is the beautiful Bala Iyer garden, a four-season garden for students to gather in conversation and creativity and enjoy a cup of coffee from our Centennial Café.

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Discover Many Ways to Experience Babson The best way to learn about Babson is to experience it. We offer many visiting options throughout the year and each one is designed to introduce you to our immersive learning experiences, dynamic student body, engaging faculty, and diverse community.

Live Information Sessions and Tours

Drive-Thru Tour

Babson College is now open for on-campus

Visit Babson from the comfort of your own car, with

information sessions and tours. Join a member of

our self-guided, audio-narrated, drive-thru tour of

our admission team and a current student for an

campus! A convenient way to enjoy our postcard-

in-person information session to learn more about

perfect campus.

academics, campus life, career outcomes, and the admission process. Following the information session will be a tour led by a Babson student who will show you Babson’s beautiful and innovative New England campus.

Virtual Information Sessions and Virtual Tours

Self-Guided Walking Tour Soak in all the cool surroundings on campus, and go at your own pace. From green lawns, to state-ofthe-art facilities, to sparkling dorms—you and your family are sure to enjoy your walk around campus, guided by an actual student!

If you can’t make it to campus, not to worry, we are

Campus Visit Webinar Series

continuing to host virtual information sessions and

Join us for our virtual webinar series, covering

tours so you can visit us from the comfort of your

topics like admissions, academics, the student

own home. Check out our on-demand information

experience, life after Babson, and more—happening

session and virtual tour, too!

weekly on Wednesdays! We also offer past webinars on demand.

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Keep Exploring Babson Can’t make it to campus? Besides in-person tours, there are lots of other ways for you to check out Babson. » Join on-demand virtual information sessions » Experience our virtual campus tour » Connect with your admission counselor

Whatever your location or schedule, we’re here to help.

Reach out to us with questions! babson.edu/contact

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