A Degree That Takes You and
Class of 2024 AT A GLANCE
97.7% of the Class of 2024 is employed, continuing their education, or involved in volunteer or service programs*
$77,681 average annual starting salary for class of 2024**
The Wall Street Journal,
From the Classroom to the
Real World
A Dynamic Academic Experience
Babson’s academic experience is designed to fuel your personal inquiries and build your foundational knowledge and real-world experience through experiential learning, mentorship, faculty-student relationships, and both our Career and Student Success Advisors.
Unmatched Career Development Resources
The Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) at Babson empowers every student from day one to develop pathways to professional success and lifelong learning. When you work with CCD, you’re not only connected—you’re prepared to pursue a rewarding career. You gain exclusive access to an extensive network of employers and alumni from a variety of industries, as well as the resources to help you recognize and pursue the right opportunities for your specific skills and goals.
for Career Preparedness – The Wall Street Journal, 2024 for Entrepreneurship – U.S. News & World Report, 28 consecutive times for Return on Investment, Business Schools – Payscale, 2024 Best College for Business Majors – Money, 2022
Being able to manage and build relationships is something I learned at Babson.
Sydney Logan ’21, a former resident assistant and student photographer, is the founder of the Johnson House at Babson, special-interest housing for members of the Black Student Union (BSU). Now, after interning at Abbott and Staples alongside her leadership positions on campus, she works in digital customer growth at American Express.
When I think about my career, I think about two courses: Foundations of Management & Entrepreneurship (FME) and Organizational Behavior. I’ve realized that while the work I do is important, so is how you work with people. That coursework helped me navigate my career and role at American Express. I must translate business needs across teams.
– SYDNEY LOGAN ’21
Digital Customer Growth Marketing, American Express
ABuiltCurriculum to Last
Beginning in your first semester, you will take classes and work on projects that set you up to make real impact for organizations, the environment, and your community. Your hands-on experiences in the field along with your foundations in business and the liberal arts and sciences provide a wellrounded portfolio when you graduate.
Hands-On Learning at Your Hands: Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME)
Work with your peers and two faculty supervisors to identify, create, and launch a real business. FME is the premier Babson course for a reason. You will develop the business fundamentals and competencies employers are demanding, such as teamwork and problem solving. Plus, it’s an experience you build on and can draw from during interviews and internships.
FME is all about teamwork.
The group behind Oh Dam!, a Babson-themed, student-created card game, designed their product to bring together the Babson community. This team of first-year students developed, launched, and managed this venture throughout the two-semester course, doing everything from designing the packaging to ordering inventory to running the brand TikTok account.
Watch a video following the group as they prepare for the FME Expo.
It’s about teaching the ways we can try to make changes and to foster more sustainable systems. These are tools that apply to whatever students want to do.
– SARAH FOSTER Assistant Professor of Environmental Science
Rethink Your Thinking: Socio-Ecological Systems
We build tomorrow today. Socio-Ecological Systems is a course analyzing the sustainability challenges facing our future. Immerse yourself in the intersections among social, ecological, and economic systems while learning from two faculty members: one professor of natural sciences and one professor of the humanities or social sciences.
The Real World Before the Real World:
Advanced Experiential
Engage in consulting projects with companies such as Puma or the Boston Red Sox and address real business challenges for them as part of Management Consulting Field Experience (MCFE). Or apply your financial modeling skills by managing a portion of the Babson College endowment in the Babson College Fund class. Or learn and evaluate federal monetary policy, then present monetary policy recommendations to economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston in the College Fed Challenge.
What you do is up to you. This requirement allows you to select a course in the discipline of your choice and collaborate with an external organization to identify, analyze, and develop real ideas for growth.
The Babson student consultants shared terrific insights into the Dunkin’ Brands Gen Z consumer segment. I was very impressed with their detailed research, presentation skills, and depth of knowledge exhibited throughout the 12-week project.
Babson shaped my professional interest in brand building. My education gave me a full understanding of how a business works.
Cole Spencer ’21 spent his childhood eavesdropping on his dad’s work calls. His dad worked for a shoe company, and ever since, Spencer has been fascinated with brand building. Fast forward to Babson, and Spencer used career center resources to snag an internship at New England institution L.L. Bean. Now, as an E-Commerce Content Planner at L.L. Bean, he’s helping this beloved brand tell its story (and sell some shoes of its own).
In my marketing and social media marketing classes, we did simulations. We actively tried to sell products and build a reputation. I can directly translate the work I’m doing in my classes to the work I’m doing now. This felt very unique to Babson.
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COLE SPENCER ’21 E-Commerce Content Planner, L.L. Bean
Practice
Your Skills Outside the Classroom
Campus Leadership and Activities
Get involved in over 100 student-initiated and student-led clubs, including multicultural, athletics, arts, business, and social organizations. From campus leadership positions like resident assistants and peer mentors, to volunteering and artistic and athletic pursuits, and even starting your own club, you can tailor your activities to your interests and goals.
B.E.T.A. Challenge
Participate in the B.E.T.A. Challenge, which is a business competition that recognizes the progress and potential of ventures from the Babson community that solve pressing problems and create economic and social value.
All of the presenting we do at Babson, all the work we do to learn how to have teammates and pitch ideas, has played a monumental role in me feeling comfortable communicating with the people around me, while learning and getting stuff done in the workplace.
Follow Chloe Samaha ’25, co-founder of the startup BOND, as she prepares for and attends our annual pitching event, Rocket Pitch.
Rocket Pitch
Pitch your entrepreneurial venture to a large audience of students, faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and startup supporters, and get direct feedback from your audience.
Centers and Institutes
Our centers and institutes, including offerings in the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, are like having your own, specialized think tanks right on campus. We see them as sandboxes to help you bring your ideas to life, with opportunities for scholarships, leadership, networking, and funding.
Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship / Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship / C. Dean Metropoulos Institute for Technology and Entrepreneurship / Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (F&E™ CWEL) / Institute for Social Innovation / Kerry Murphy Healey Center for Health Innovation and Entrepreneurship / Tariq Farid Franchise Institute / Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance
Your Future The Launchpad to
As soon as you arrive at Babson, you have access to Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) programs and resources designed for firstyear students that place you ahead of the curve.
Peer Career Ambassadors (PCAs)
You have the opportunity to meet with PCAs, who are fellow, like-minded Babson students who can direct you to the right resources to begin your career exploration.
Creating Career Capital Spring Series
Over six weeks, you learn how to write an effective resume, conduct a job or internship search, and build a professional network, through a series of professional development workshops. Topics include industry-specific resume strategies, internships 101, how to start networking, internship alternatives, and more.
Summer Internship Prep and Career Fairs
Our team and annual events help you connect and explore internship and full-time opportunities.
Virtual Tools
Our virtual tools are available for students 24/7 and connect students to resources, employer events, career advising, resume reviews, job and internship postings, and more.
Career Workshops
Try these out when you’re ready to start planning your professional future.
First-Generation Resources
Over 20 percent of the undergraduate class at Babson are first-generation college students. Our career center offers specialized resources and support for first-generation students. Additionally, the First-Generation Student Success office provides mentorship, professional development, community building, and emotional support resources for Babson first-generation students.
I found my original internship that turned into my full-time role on Handshake through CCD. I ended up working at the career center my senior year as a Peer Career Ambassador. I got to learn even more about the CCD tools, and it was great teaching other students how to use those resources, such as the Handshake job board and the resume tool VMock.
When I had the opportunity to play lacrosse and study entrepreneurship at Babson (as a first-generation student), the choice was a nobrainer. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. The Negotiations class with Professor of Management (Amanda) Weirup provided the skills for leveraging value in complex situations. The class taught me how to be more confident in professional situations and the importance and impact of learning-by-doing.
– LAILA RAFUL ’24 US Private Bank Analysis, J.P. Morgan – BRYAN HANLEY ’24 Marketing & Strategy Lead
The greatest class I took was Sports Application of Mathematics with Professor Richard Cleary. We spoke to so many people in the sports industry. Having coursework that was specific to my interest of
business analytics was really helpful.
– SHAY KOSS ’23 Fan Engagement Coordinator, National Hockey League (NHL)
Learn more about recent graduates working in data analytics and professional sports.
Where You Are Meeting You
EXPLORE
The best way to start your employment journey is learning about what opportunities are out there! Throughout the academic year, we connect you with employers both virtually and on campus. Look out for one of our events to start exploring your future career.
CCD Pop-Up Tables / Career Panels / Industry-Specific Spotlights / Company Visits / Employer Sessions
PREPARE
Your first steps in the professional world can be overwhelming. But when you’re armed with your classroom and real-world experience, while taking full advantage of our offerings both in person and virtually, you can conquer any obstacle.
1:1 career advising / Career development workshops / Resume and cover letter reviews / 24/7 online career prep tools / Guest resume critiques and career advising by employers and alumni
CONNECT
babsoncareer
Babson students are in demand, and our goal is to connect you with employers and alumni that seek out your talent. We partner with companies such as Amazon, Bank of America, Fidelity Investments, Google, HubSpot, L’Oreal, and many more. Our partnerships are your next opportunity.
Fall Career Expo / Spring Job/Internship Fair / On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) Program / Industry Spotlights / Handshake Job Board
AmplifyExperience Your Internship
Career Exploration Lab & Internship Experience Lab
Designed to complement students’ professional learning during an internship, students can earn course credit while receiving guidance and mentorship to succeed and develop their professional growth.
Intern Sponsorship Award
Some industries, such as nonprofit, advertising, entertainment, and startups, are not able to offer compensation at a level that makes it accessible to all prospective interns. Other opportunities may take you far across the globe, yielding travel and boarding costs. We aim to make it possible for students to engage in internships, whether paid or unpaid, to explore their skills on the job. Each spring, through an application process, the Career Advising pillar of CCD proudly offers awards for students who accept global and domestic summer internships that may otherwise cause financial hardship.
Professional Attire Fund
Babson’s Professional Attire Fund is for any student who has a big presentation or interview coming up and can’t afford polished business clothing. The fund is available through the CCD’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) program.
Job Shadows
For job shadows, which are designed for students in the exploration phase of their career development, CCD connects students with a vast network of Babson alumni and organizations to investigate various careers, industries, organizations, or functions.
85%
of the Class of 2024 had at least one internship while at Babson
unique employers for the Class of 2024
global study opportunities 100+ 350+
In interviews, I took from my FME experiences. Having that background made me a better candidate. It was key to gaining the soft skills that companies and roles demand.
– GINA HUANG ’22
While at an event in high school, first-generation student Gina Huang met a Babson alum who happened to be a VP at Goldman Sachs. From that conversation, Huang, who was deciding between a few schools, decided it was Babson green for her. She would only continue to see the power of the Babson alumni network. While at Babson, she interned at Target (where she met more former Babson Beavers eager to speak to her) and participated in a retail undergraduate program for Amazon, which helped her land her first role after graduation.
In Strategic Marketing, we acted as marketing consultants for a Babson alum’s company. I specifically talked about that experience in my interviews. My Babson education helped me craft a career and the stories I needed to tell for it.
Senior Marketing Manager, Amazon Onsite Marketing and Media at Nutrafol
Coming to Babson, I thought I would go the corporate route. Babson taught me to understand ET&A and leverage the people and network to create systems of change. I work with non-profits right now, building my own consulting firm.
Being surrounded by so many bright-minded individuals and people from across the globe helped me develop the necessary interpersonal skills to succeed in the workplace so far. Babson provided all the necessary tools through experiential learning to prepare us for the transition between college and the workplace.
AARON
The Babson Class of 2024 started their post-grad careers with the highest starting salary in the College’s history. Learn more about how the Babson curriculum, hands-on learning opportunities, and the award-winning Babson career center resources play a part in a Babson student’s success.
– SIENZHI KOUEMO ’20 MBA Graduate, SMU Cox School of Business
Read more about the alumni connection that helped Kouemo navigate his career.
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MAJCHEL ’24 Investment Banking Analyst, Goldman Sachs
ACommunity Lifelong
The Babson experience isn’t over when you graduate. Our global network is visible in all corners of the business world (and beyond) and serves as a valuable resource for you throughout your career journey.
Alumni know firsthand just how valuable a Babson education and entrepreneurial mindset are to the world. Our alumni also have access to career-related offerings, including our directory, startup resources, research databases, and job search toolkits and career coaching.
Just some of the companies our 2024 graduates work for:
What This All Means
SIZE
AVERAGE SALARIES
I held many leadership positions at Babson, including financial accounting tutor and VP of Women Who Lift. These opportunities instilled in me the ability to be an understanding, patient, and sympathetic leader.
– CAROLINE HUYNH ’23 Audit Associate, PwC
Huynh recently let us tag along at a day of work at PwC. Check it out on our YouTube channel.