BABSON GRADUATE OUTCOMES MBA AND MS PROGRAMS 2017
A CHANGING BUSINESS WORLD REQUIRES AGILE TALENT ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES ARE SEEKING EMPLOYEES WITH
“AN ENTREPRENEURIAL MINDSET WHO CAN HARNESS TECHNOLOGY AND DRIVE INNOVATION.”*
BABSON GRADUATE STUDENTS ARE: COLLABORATIVE
ANALYTICAL
ACTION ORIENTED
ENTREPRENEURIAL
Babson’s learning environment, rooted in our Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A™) methodology, features a continuous feedback loop between you and your peers, faculty, and executive mentors to help you reflect and grow. You will prepare for real-world business challenges in experiential learning courses and consulting projects, where you solve problems and identify opportunities for impact. You continue to develop as an entrepreneurial leader through courses such as: » Creating You: Building Your Professional Life » Leading and Managing Change » Strategies for Innovation and Growth » Managing Talent: Your Own and Others
*PWC ANNUAL GLOBAL CEO SURVEY, 2016.
“ BABSON IS GLOBALLY RENOWNED AS THE TOP SCHOOL FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND THAT REPUTATION HELPS US ATTRACT A DIFFERENT BREED OF STUDENTS— CRITICAL THINKERS WHO EMBODY OUR INNOVATIVE SPIRIT AND WHO WANT TO MAKE AN IMPACT. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT OUR STUDENTS ARE CAREER-READY AND, THROUGH TARGETED COMPANY OUTREACH, IDENTIFY ORGANIZATIONS WHERE THEY CAN GROW AND TAKE ACTION.” – Cheri Paulson, Senior Director, Graduate Center for Career Development
“ FROM DAY ONE, BABSON GRADUATE STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO HONE THEIR COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS. WE WORK CLOSELY WITH THEM TO ENSURE THAT THEY’RE ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY CONVEY THE VALUE OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS THEY GAIN AT BABSON.” – Sharon Sinnott, Director, Babson Speech Center
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IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR 25 CONSECUTIVE YEARS – U .S. News & World Report, 1994–2018
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MBA PROGRAM IN CAREER PROGRESS – F inancial Times, 2018
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GLOBAL MBA PROGRAM FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP – F inancial Times, 2018
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FULL-TIME MBA OUTCOMES A Babson MBA prepares you to make an impact in organizations across diverse industries by combining a deep understanding of business fundamentals with a strategic global mindset focused on action.
SAMPLING OF CLASS OF 2017 FULL-TIME MBA EMPLOYERS AMADEUS NORTH AMERICA / AMAZON / APPLE / ATHENAHEALTH / B.GOOD / BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON / CVS HEALTH / DELOITTE / EF (EDUCATION FIRST) / EMD SERONO / EY / FACEBOOK / GE VENTURES / GOOGLE / HASBRO / HAVAS MEDIA / INSTRUMENTATION LABORATORY / IROBOT / JOHNSON & JOHNSON / KEY CAPITAL / LEANBOX / MATHWORKS / MERCER CONSULTING / NESTLÉ INTERNATIONAL / NORTHERN POWER SYSTEMS / OCEAN SPRAY / ORACLE CORPORATION / PAYPAL / PTC / PWC / THE RMR GROUP / SANTANDER BANK / STAPLES / TARGET / TRANSCENDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT / UNITEDHEALTH GROUP / WAYFAIR / WIND RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL
Class of 2017 Full-Time MBA Career Outcomes FULL-TIME MBA GRADUATES
FULL-TIME MBA GRADUATES
TECHNOLOGY 20%
MARKETING/SALES 44%
FINANCIAL SERVICES 20%
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING 16%
CONSUMER PRODUCTS/RETAIL 14%
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 13%
MANUFACTURING 11%
GENERAL MANAGEMENT 11%
REAL ESTATE 10%
OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION 8%
BY TOP INDUSTRIES
BY TOP FUNCTIONS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Babson offers unique opportunities to support international students in reaching their career goals: »» Postgraduate fellowship Participate in a paid, part-time consulting project with a U.S. firm after graduation.
»» Global Entrepreneur in Residence program Continue to build your startup after graduation and apply to qualify for an H-1B visa.
“ THE TALENT WE FIND AT BABSON IS VERY UNIQUE. WE TURN TO BABSON FOR INVENTIVE THINKERS WITH A ZEST FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND THAT RARE ABILITY TO LEAD AND INSPIRE OTHERS WITH BOTH A PASSION AND A SENSE OF HUMILITY. IT’S SOMETHING YOU JUST DON’T ENCOUNTER AT MANY MBA PROGRAMS.” – Megan Sireci, Manager, University Recruiting, athenahealth
83%
WERE OFFERED A JOB WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF GRADUATION* *Of those seeking.
$84,000 AVERAGE U.S. BASE SALARY
MBA INTERNSHIP OUTCOMES Through both internships and consulting projects, you’re able to apply classroom learning to real-world situations at innovative organizations in a variety of industries. You gain practical insights that prepare you to succeed from day one.
Class of 2018 MBA Summer Internships INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIPS
TECHNOLOGY 27%
MARKETING/SALES 33%
CONSUMER PRODUCTS 14%
CONSULTING 14%
FINANCIAL SERVICES 12%
FINANCE/ACCOUNTING 13%
BY TOP INDUSTRIES
BY TOP FUNCTIONS
HEALTH CARE/LIFE SCIENCES 11% OPERATIONS/PRODUCTION 11% CONSULTING 8%
GENERAL MANAGEMENT 7%
SAMPLING OF INTERNSHIP EMPLOYERS
96%
ALTMAN VILANDRIE & COMPANY / AMAZON / ATHENAHEALTH / BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS / BREAKAWAY VENTURES / CRYSTAL LAGOONS / CVS HEALTH / DELL / DELOITTE / DOW CHEMICAL / EDF CLIMATE CORPS / EF (EDUCATION FIRST) / EMD SERONO / ENDEAVOR / G-51 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT / HARVARD BUSINESS PUBLISHING / HASBRO / HAVAS MEDIA / IROBOT / ITOPIA / JOHNSON & JOHNSON / KIMPTON HOTELS / LAHEY HEALTH / LOGOMIX / OCEAN SPRAY / PTC / RAPID7 / RED HAT / SANTANDER BANK / SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES / STAPLES / STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS / TRANSCENDENT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT / TRIPADVISOR / UNITED NATIONS / VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS / WAYFAIR
OF MBA STUDENTS SECURED SUMMER INTERNSHIPS*
“ OUR BABSON MBA INTERN WAS COMFORTABLE WORKING THROUGH AMBIGUITY AND IN LESS STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENTS. HE ALSO WAS A SUPER-CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVER.” – Mike Kaufman, Senior Director of People Operations, EF (Education First)
Student Consulting Experiences
*Of those seeking.
Our range of core and elective experiential learning projects have teams collaborate with a faculty advisor and one of 100+ partner organizations to analyze a real-time organizational opportunity and create value-added solutions.
WORKING PROFESSIONALS OUTCOMES Whether you’re looking to advance in your current career or pivot to a new one, our part-time Evening MBA, Blended Learning MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics, and Certificate in Advanced Management programs are a smart investment in an evolving business world.
SAMPLING OF PART-TIME MBA AND ALUMNI EMPLOYERS ADIDAS GROUP / AIRBNB / ATHENAHEALTH / AVID TECHNOLOGY / BANK OF AMERICA / BDO / BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS HEALTHCARE / BIOGEN / BNY MELLON / BOSE CORPORATION / BOSTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL / BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP / BOSTON SCIENTIFIC / CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES / CISCO SYSTEMS / CVS HEALTH / DELL / DELOITTE / DUNKIN’ BRANDS / EY / FIDELITY INVESTMENTS / FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE / HASBRO / IBM / INTEL / LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE / MASTERCARD / MEDTRONIC / MICROSOFT / NEW BALANCE / ORACLE / PAREXEL / PHILLIPS / PROCTER & GAMBLE / PWC / RAYTHEON / SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS / SANTANDER BANK / SHIRE / SMITH & NEPHEW / STAPLES / STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS / TARGET / TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES / VERIZON / WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT COMPANY
After graduation, there are diverse opportunities to continue to grow, develop, and engage. » Serve as a mentor or coach » Sponsor a consulting project » Host a group of students at your organization And many more!
“ I ENJOY OBSERVING THE WORKING PROFESSIONALS IN OUR PARTTIME GRADUATE PROGRAMS APPLY KNOWLEDGE GAINED IN THEIR CLASSES TO THEIR CURRENT ROLES. EQUIPPED WITH THE LATEST BUSINESS INSIGHTS, THEY CONTINUE TO EVOLVE PROFESSIONALLY, WHICH MAKES THEM PARTICULARLY VALUABLE FOR ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING IMMEDIATE HIRES.” – Phil Kim, Faculty Director, Blended Learning MBA program
“ TODAY’S BUSINESS WORLD IS GETTING MORE AND MORE COMPLEX EVERY SINGLE DAY. SUPPLY CHAINS ARE GLOBAL, CONTROLLED CENTRALLY, BUT OPTIMIZED LOCALLY. DATA IS THE NEW CURRENCY, ALLOWING INTERNET COMPANIES TO BECOME CAR MANUFACTURERS. TO SUCCEED IN THIS NEW WORLD, A SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF ANALYTICS AND BUSINESS IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL.” – Oliver Bandte, Americas Analytics Business Management Director, The Boston Consulting Group
SPECIALIZED MASTER’S OUTCOMES As a graduate of a Babson master’s degree program, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in your career and set yourself apart from your peers. You develop the entrepreneurial mindset that will allow you to solve problems, find opportunities, and make an impact in any role.
MSEL Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership (MSEL) The MSEL prepares you to add value to any organization, thanks to a curriculum that includes Creating You: Building Your Professional Life. This programlong course encourages self-awareness through experimentation and reflection, helping you develop the critical emotional intelligence to be successful.
MSA Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) Our MSA program prepares you for accounting careers in dynamic and global environments, linked to the essential functions of business enterprises. Courses such as Persuasive Business Presentations and Strategic Writing for Managers help you learn to successfully communicate insights to solve real business challenges.
MSF Master of Science in Finance (MSF) Our MSF program equips you with wide-ranging financial expertise, as well as the communication and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in finance or investment roles. A program highlight is Financial Data Analysis and Practice, a course that blends database knowledge, research methods, and complex problem solving using experiential project-based instruction.
“ CORPORATIONS ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH ADVANCED FINANCIAL SKILLS THAT COMPLEMENT MANY DEPARTMENTS. THE BABSON MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE UNIQUELY PREPARES STUDENTS TO APPLY WHAT THEY LEARN TO REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES AND MAKE AN IMPACT IN A FINANCE OR INVESTMENT ROLE IN ORGANIZATIONS OF ALL TYPES AND SIZES.” – Michael Goldstein, Faculty Director, MSF program
SAMPLING OF SPECIALIZED MASTER’S EMPLOYERS
$55,000–$65,000 AVERAGE STARTING SALARY RANGE, BABSON MS GRADUATES, 2017
AIG / ANDERSEN TAX / CLOUD TECHNOLOGY PARTNERS / DELOITTE / EY / FIDELITY / FISHER INVESTMENTS / INNOGEEK GROUP / KPMG / L’OREAL / NESTLÉ INTERNATIONAL / ORACLE CORPORATION / PROFITEC / PWC / RXADVANCE / SAMSUNG / SPINE AND WELLNESS CENTER OF AMERICA / STAPLES / STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS / TIAA CREF / TOYOTA USA / TRADECRAFT
CAREER GUIDANCE CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL GOALS Babson’s Graduate Center for Career Development (CCD) offers a wide range of resources centered on your unique career journey. Our experienced team will work closely with you to ensure job-search readiness and help build key relationships that lead to results. We offer many opportunities to build your network, engage with employers and alumni, and explore a variety of industries or functions, including: INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHTS
EXECUTIVE INDUSTRY PANELS
Meet multiple employers in an informal yet educational format.
COMPANY SITE VISITS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS
BABSON CONNECT NETWORKING EVENTS
THE BABSON CONNECTOR
Engage with companies and alumni in Boston, Miami, New York, and San Francisco.
Connect with alumni, students, faculty, and staff in this exclusive online space.
BE A PART OF A VIBRANT GLOBAL COMMUNITY The Babson professional network, which includes more than 40,000 alumni from 115 countries and all 50 states, is one of the greatest resources available to you. As a member of our community, you’ll build relationships with fellow students, alumni, and faculty that will benefit you throughout your career.
“ THE GRADUATE CENTER FOR CAREER DEVELOPMENT HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS RESOURCE AND CATALYST FOR MY CAREER! THROUGH CCD’S JOB BANK, HANDSHAKE, I FOUND A COMPANY THAT ALIGNED WITH MY MISSION OF EMPOWERING OTHERS AND BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER. MY CCD ADVISOR WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL THROUGH THE ENTIRE JOB HUNT PROCESS—FROM PREPARING FOR THE INTERVIEW TO NEGOTIATING JOB OFFERS. I WAS ABLE TO LAND A JOB I LOVE IN THE INDUSTRY I’M PASSIONATE ABOUT AND I COULD NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT MY ADVISOR AND CCD!” – Naiana Miranda MBA’19, Brand Partnerships, IVY
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The F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College adheres to the MBA Career Services & Employer Alliance (MBACSEA) Standards for reporting Graduate Employment Statistics. Unless otherwise noted, all data reported in this document follow the standards outlined on mbacsc.org.
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