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Welcome to

EMPOWER A virtual experience for Babson’s newest rising women leaders.

A Message From Dean Minden

WELCOME TO BABSON! Congratulations on your acceptance to the Class of 2026! We are thrilled that you can join us today for this unique program—a virtual, experience for Babson’s newest rising women leaders. Today, we will offer you a glimpse into why Babson is such a special place and all the opportunities and resources that will be available to you when you join our community. You’ll get to know our world-renowned faculty, our passionate staff, and of course other admitted and current students. This is your opportunity to see yourself at Babson, ask questions, and follow your dreams. This Is Your Moment.

Courtney Minden VP of Enrollment Management, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid

EMPOWER SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27 3-5:30 p.m. EST (Webex)

3–3:05 p.m.

Welcome/Schedule Overview Jaime Robitaille, Director of Undergraduate Admission

3:05–3:20 p.m.

Keynote Address

Dr. Shakenna K. Williams, Executive Director of Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, Founder of Babson’s Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Program

3:20–4:05 p.m.

CWEL Programming Overview and Breakout Session

Valerie Paquette, Director of Programs + CWEL Students

4:05–4:10 p.m.

Five-minute break to refresh!

4:10–4:45 p.m. Women Empowering Women: A Panel Discussion with Babson Women Leaders moderator: Courtney Minden, VP of Enrollment Management, Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid panel: Donna Levin, Chief Executive Officer of The Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership Smaiyra Million P’21, Executive Director, Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship. Camila Flores ’22 and Swarna Shiv ’23, Babson female student leaders

4:45–5:10 p.m. Inside the Babson Classroom with Professor Lauren Beitelspacher Lauren Beitelspacher, PhD, Marketing Department Chair and Professor

5:10–5:15 p.m.

Wrap-Up Jaime Robitaille, Director of Undergraduate Admission

5:15–5:30 p.m.

Informal breakout groups For goodbyes/questions/comments and informal farewell mingling BABSON COLLEGE

Speaker Bios Lauren Beitelspacher, PhD Associate Professor; Marketing Division Chair

Dr. Lauren Skinner Beitelspacher’s research interests include buyer-supplier relationships, retail management, and the retail supply chain, while her work has been published in numerous scholarly journals. She also has presented her work at conferences and won several best paper in track awards at the American Marketing Association, Society for Marketing Advances, and Academy of Marketing Science conferences. She received her doctorate degree from the University of Alabama. Her research concentrates on the relationships with retailers and manufacturers and, whenever possible, in the athletic, outdoor, and sporting goods industries. She is involved in pedagogical contributions for principles of marketing and retail management and is also actively involved in the marketing community. She is the co-chair of the Retail and Pricing Special Interest Group for the American Marketing Association. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters.

Camila Flores ’22 Camila Flores, a senior concentrating in leadership, was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and proudly represents her culture and language. With her work and interests on campus and off, she is devoted to establishing inclusive environments that promote diversity and innovation. She is a Women’s Leadership Scholar and serves as President of the CWEL E-Board. Additionally, she has used her time at Babson to gain work experience in non-profit organizations and startup accelerators. She would describe herself as being bubbly, driven, and creative. You are most likely to find her chatting with friends in a common space, always with a coffee in hand. After she graduates, she is looking forward to applying her strategic experience, creativity, and operational expertise to the women’s health space.

Donna Levin CEO, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Donna Levin is the CEO of the Blank School at Babson College, which aims to build entrepreneurial leaders with empathy, morality, compassion, and the drive to produce scalable solutions that can benefit individuals, communities, and the world. Prior to joining Babson, she held faculty appointments at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan School of Management, and served as the inaugural Executive Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WPI. She co-founded Care.com, the world’s leading online destination for helping families find and manage family care with over 33 million members across 20 countries. she was also VP of Operations at Upromise, an online service that helps families save for college that was acquired by Sallie Mae. She holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and a BA from Emerson College.

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Smaiyra Million Executive Director, Arthur M. Blank Center for Entrepreneurship

Smaiyra Million P’21, an experienced CEO and investor, spent 30 years as a successful operator of luxury hotels, spas, and health clubs. As CEO of Millennium Partners Sports Club Management (Sports Club/LA & Reebok Sports Clubs), she was named to the Top 100 Women Led Businesses in Massachusetts in 2011 to 2013. In 2014, she was inducted into the YW Academy of Women Achievers. After the successful sale of Millennium Partners to Equinox in 2014, she served as an operating and investment partner at Highland Consumer Partners, focusing on the retail and consumer sectors. She joined the investment and academic communities with the goal of leveraging her network, as well as her marketing, operating, and team-building expertise, to benefit up-and-coming entrepreneurs. At Babson, she served as the inaugural director of both the Diana International Research Institute (DIRI) and the Butler Institute for Free Enterprise through Entrepreneurship (BIFETE) prior to being named executive director of the Blank Center.

Swarna Shiv ’23 Swarna Shiv is a junior from Colorado, dual concentrating in entrepreneurship and marketing. Involved in Babson’s Student Government as the Executive Vice President, a Women’s Leadership Scholar, a tour guide, and Honors Program researcher, she loves the Babson community with all her heart. The sense of empowerment she has gained from her Babson experience has allowed her to pursue leadership opportunities on and off campus. Currently, she is working on a venture in the material science industry and is involved in the Blank Center’s Fast Track Accelerator program for startups. Her previous professional experiences focus on B2B marketing for SaaS companies, and she is looking to grow her knowledge in additional fields. If she could share a piece of advice for prospective women Babson students, it is to be confident in your abilities and kind to everyone!

Shakenna K. Williams, MBA, PhD Executive Director, Center for Women Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL)

Dr. Shakenna K. Williams ’94 is the Executive Director of CWEL and founder of the Black Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (BWEL) at Babson College. She is an adjunct faculty member in Babson’s MBA Program, owns Kenna Business Solutions, and previously served as Deputy Academic Director and Lead Faculty Director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. With her passion to propel women entrepreneurs to new levels of success, she is the proud recipient of the Babson Entrepreneurial Thought and Action Award, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Changemaker Award, and the African American Female Professor of the Year Award. She is currently writing her first book, Hooked: Entrepreneurial Leadership Skills Learned While Fishing with My Dad. She received her doctorate from Capella University, her MBA from Oklahoma City University, and her BS from Babson. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., The Links, Incorporated, and the Academy of Management. She cherishes being a foster mom and loves to travel, spend time with family, cook, and paint.

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

TOP RANKED Private Business College for Salary – PayScale 2015–2021

TOP 10 COLLEGE

in U.S. for International Students – Forbes 2019

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Babson College At This Moment

CLASS OF 2025 PROFILE

2,712 100% 46% of classes are taught by

Undergraduate Student Population

PROFESSORS

(0 teaching assistants)

$ 99.5% 62,525 employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation*

Average annual starting salary for graduates of the class of 2021*

100% Demonstrated financial need met in your first year

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

87%

of the Class of 2021 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 85%.

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 skill set 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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A look back from the Class of 2021 “ I thought this was just a really unique experience. What other program allows you to do a deep dive on a topic for a year and get credit for it? … I certainly think I’ve become a better writer throughout this process, and improved my critical-thinking abilities and research skills.” – ELLA WAHLESTEDT ’21 Ella Wahlestedt ’21, a former member of the Babson Honors Program, on her senior research project, which was grounded in both business and the liberal arts, on how streaming services are affecting independent film and filmmakers. She is now pursuing becoming a film producer.

READ ELLA’S FULL STORY

“ The people who helped prepare me for these experiences taught me how to facilitate a conversation, how to manage a team, and how to manage conflict. These are all things that I learned from my peers. And, without them, I wouldn’t be the leader that I am today.” – BRITNEY AGUAYO ’21 Britney Aguayo ’21, a Posse Scholar, served as a student ambassador to Babson’s Office of Multicultural and Identity Programs and mentored Babson students for the Management Leadership for Tomorrow professional network, which supports students

of color in becoming management leaders. READ BRITNEY’S FULL STORY

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Students share why they chose Babson During my college search, I was looking for a gym. I found Zumba Fitness. The founder, Alberto Perlman, is a Babson alum (Class of 1998), and a person of color, which I could relate to as a budding entrepreneur. I realized that my ultimate life goal is to be a Babson alumni who 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.

Lexie Cheng ’25 Hometown: Rockville, Maryland

I chose Babson because I recognized how they offered their students endless possibilities and opportunities. I also noticed how unique Babson is in the way they choose to structure themselves. They give you entrepreneurial skills and a foundation in every aspect of business to prepare you in whatever industry you end up going into. Additionally, the strong, global network/ community that Babson offers while you are a student and alumni was something that I could not pass up.

Alicia Gaudet ’22 Hometown: Salem, NH

I chose Babson because I wanted a small school with big school resources. I wanted to be at a school where I could leave an imprint and be actively involved and Babson supports you and gives you all the resources to do so.

Noelia Chacon ’23 Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

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I came from a smaller school, and I thrived in that community. Babson is close-knit, it’s like family, and that’s what I wanted from my college. A place where everyone would know each other, and our professors would know us. A place where I could reach my full potential. Babson offered that, plus a beautiful campus, and I’m close to home.

Nicole Johns ’23 Hometown: Peabody, MA

I’m deciding between marketing and entrepreneurship. At first, I was thinking that I would do entrepreneurship because Babson is the best known school for it. But now that I’m working as a PR-manager here in Kyiv, I’m really seeing that my goal is deeper, and business communication might be the best fit for me.

Liliia Alieksanova ’25 Hometown: Cherkasy, Ukraine

A friend recommended I check out the Babson website, and when I went to the website I saw things that really wowed me. One of them was the Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership (CWEL). It was also the way Babson students interact with professors. And the resources. That, plus the network, and the friendships that you form as a person. Those were things that really resonated with me, and I thought perhaps it would be a good fit.

Lydia Sammy ’25 Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya

The fact that Babson is a liberal arts and a business school is really something that fascinates me. It gives people like me an opportunity to explore what interests them and what they love. Knowing that I’ll be able to try so many things, and at the end of the day, choosing what interests me the most – that’s something that I really find great about Babson.

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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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Undergraduate Academics Business Education With an Entrepreneurial Lens Our courses integrate business fundamentals with the liberal arts and sciences. With that combination, 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 with that, you will 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

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!

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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 office and Glavin Office of International Education teams are here to support you with your educational journey. You’ll have a team of professionals to assist you with everything from immigration requirements, to cultural adjustments, to employment, and we have a range of domestic, international, and scholar services geared to your specific needs. We also offer a broad range of guidance for health and wellness, academic support, and faith and spirituality because we understand 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 You begin your Babson academic experience with Babson’s world-renowned FME course, where 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. You’ll also develop your leadership, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities. Immersed in a thought-provoking environment, you’ll examine your personal and professional identity. Find out more on page 16.

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 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. Before you graduate, you’ll tie your college experience together, hone your interests, and foster relationships, and 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 (ACC 1000)

» Writing Across Contexts (WRT 1001) » Foundations of Critical Inquiry (FCI 1000) » Business Law (LAW 1000) » 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, cocurricular 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 (FME 1000)

Introduction to Financial Accounting (ACC 1000)

Foundations of Business Analytics (AQM 1000)

Writing Across Contexts (WRT 1001)

Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME 1001)

Business Law (LAW 1000)

» Business Analytics

Natural Science and Technology (NST 10XX)

» Computational and Mathematical Finance

Foundations of Critical Inquiry (FCI 1000)

» Accounting

» Economics » Entrepreneurship » Environmental Sustainability » Finance

TOTAL CREDITS

YEAR TWO

Spring

Fall

TOTAL CREDITS

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

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

Spring

Principles of Marketing (MKT 2000)

Technology and Operations Management (OIM 2001)

Principles of Microeconomics (ECN 2002)

Socio-Ecological Systems (SES 2000)

Managerial Accounting (ACC 2002)

Intermediate Literature and Visual Arts (LVA20XX)

Predictive Business Analytics (AQM 2000)

Research Writing (WRT 2000)

Principles of Finance (FIN 2000)

Intermediate Culture and Values (CVA 20XX)

Information Technology (OIM 2000)

Principles of Macroeconomics (ECN 2000)

Strategic Problem Solving (STR 3000)

Latin American Fiction and Film (HUM 4611 – Advanced Liberal Arts Elective)

Intermediate History and Society (HSS 20XX)

Security Valuation (FIN 3520 – Elective)

Public International Law (LAW3601 - Advanced Liberal Arts Elective)

Options and Futures (FIN 4560 – Elective)

Business Intelligence and Data Analytics (MIS3545 – Elective)

Corporate Financial Management (FIN 3515 – Elective)

Strategic Game Theory (ECN 3667 – Advanced Liberal Arts Elective)

Critical Race Studies (POL 4630 – Advanced Liberal Arts Course)

Investments (FIN 4530 – Elective)

Advanced Experiential Course

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 toward 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 2021 2021 HIGHLIGHTS* » 99.5% were employed or attended graduate school within six months of graduation of that 99.5%

GRADUATES BY JOB LOCATION

• 8% are continuing their education • 91.5% are employed (including 6% starting their own venture and 3% returning to a family business)

» 87% of graduates had at least one internship

Northeast 67% Outside USA 12% West 8% South 6%

Mid-Atlantic Southwest Midwest

GRADUATES BY EMPLOYER SIZE 3% 2% 2%

while at Babson

40% 18% 17% 12% 13%

5,001+ 501–5,000 51–500 11–50 1–10

PROFILE OF TOTAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT POPULATION

» $62,525 average annual starting salary

Male: 54% / Women: 46% / Domestic: 73% / International: 27%

GRADUATES BY INDUSTRY Financial Services Information / Technology / Services Accounting Retail / Apparel / Fashion Marketing / Advertising / PR Consumer Products Real Estate Consulting Healthcare / Biotech / Pharma CPG /Food and Beverage Engineering /Construction / Manufacturing Sports / Entertainment Non-profit / Education / Government / Civic & Social Organizations Additional Industries Aerospace / D efense; Agribusiness; Hospitality; Industrial Products Manufacturing; Legal Services; Logistics & Supply Chain; Media; Staffing / R ecruiting; The Arts; Utilities /Oil /Energy

GRADUATES BY INDUSTRY 24% 19% 8% 7% 7% 6% 5% 4% 4% 3% 3% 2% 2% ≤ 2%

Accounting

$59,839

Consulting

$70,822

Consumer Products

$57,474

CPG/Food and Beverage

$56,220

Engineering/Construction/Manufacturing

$58,614

Financial Services

$69,281

Healthcare/Biotech/Pharma

$60,292

Hospitality

$83,333

Industrial Products Manufacturing

$66,333

Information/Technology/Services

$60,308

Legal Services

$51,667

Marketing/Advertising/PR

$53,543

Media

$66,667

Non-profit /Education /Government / Civic & Social Organizations

$56,333

Real Estate

$76,692

Retail/Apparel/Fashion

$54,766

Sports/Entertainment

$43,000

Utilities/Oil/Energy

$56,000

* Data compiled from 2021 graduates six months after graduation with a knowledge rate of 85%. Percentages have been rounded and therefore may not total to 100%.

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Sampling of Employers ACCOUNTING

EY KPMG PwC AEROSPACE/DEFENSE

BAE Systems Raytheon Missiles and Defense AGRIBUSINESS

ECOM Agroindustrial Corp. Ltd CONSULTING

Bain & Company Deloitte McKinsey & Company CONSUMER PRODUCTS

Bose L’Oréal Procter & Gamble SimpliSafe Unilever CPG/FOOD AND BEVERAGE

Baldwin Richardson Foods Foodsol Restaurant Brands International The Kraft Heinz Company ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION/ MANUFACTURING

Aptiv J H Lynch & Sons Inc Moen Rhinno Industries FINANCIAL SERVICES

AllianceBernstein American Express AXIA Ventures Group

Banco General Bank of America Blackstone Bloomberg LP BNP Paribas Citi Citizens Bank Deutsche Bank Fidelity Investments Fisher Investments Goldman Sachs HSBC John Hancock JPMorgan Chase & Co. Liberty Mutual Insurance MassMutual Insurance Moody’s Morgan Stanley NASDAQ Nuveen PIMCO Raymond James Financial State Street Swiss Re UBS Wellington Management HEALTHCARE/BIOTECH/PHARMA

Aetna/CVS Health Cigna Johnson & Johnson HOSPITALITY

Cleaning World Inc. Xiangshanghui Group INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING

Hubbell Inc. Jiangsu Suju

INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY/ SERVICES

Accenture Akamai Technologies Alibaba Amazon Capvision Dell Technologies Docusign edX Google HubSpot IBM Meta/Facebook Oracle NetSuite PTC Qualtrics Wishroute

NON-PROFIT/EDUCATION/ GOVERNMENT/CIVIC & SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS

AmeriCorps VISTA Babson College National LGBT Cancer Network Teach For America REAL ESTATE

AEW Capital Management Cabot Properties CBRE CDM Smith Keller Williams Realty Trillium Trading LLC WeWork RETAIL/APPAREL/FASHION

BILTY ModusLink Inc. The Nefab Group

Cumberland Farms/ EG America L.L.Bean Macy’s Moda Latina Nike/Converse Target Inc The TJX Companies Inc. Wayfair

MARKETING/ADVERTISING/PR

SPORTS/ENTERTAINMENT

Digitas North America Edelman Gupta Media Publicis Media Saatchi & Saatchi

Mass Bay Guides TicketRev STAFFING/RECRUITING

MEDIA

THE ARTS

LEGAL SERVICES

Latham & Watkins Ropes & Gray The Jacobs Law, LLC LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN

Axios ESports Collective The Elle Group

Huxley Specialized Recruiting Group ArtLifting The Guild of Boston Artists UTILITIES/OIL/ENERGY

COI Energy National Grid Re:Dish

Sampling of Graduate Schools Babson College (MSBA, MSF, MSMGT) Boston College (MSF) Boston University (MSBA) Columbia University (MS Risk Management) Duke University (MSBA, MQM) Hofstra Law (JD) Imperial College London (MSc) INSEAD (MSM)

Institute of Integrative Nutrition (Health Coach Certificate) New England Law (JD) New York University (MS Marketing, MS Real Estate) Quinnipiac (JD) University of Chicago (MS Analytics) University of Richmond (Master’s Certificate Non-Profit Studies) USC Annenberg (MS Media and Communications)

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 $48 million in undergraduate aid ($42 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

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.

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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

Babson Grant

$62,000

$56,000

$35,000

Federal Grants

$7,495

Net Federal Subsidized Loan(2)

$3,464

Federal Work-Study(3)

$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:

$62,525

TOP RANKED

99.5%

was the average starting salary for Babson’s Class of 2021*

private business school for Salary Potential by PayScale, 2015–2021

of the Class of 2021 was employed or attended graduate school*

*Based on a knowledge rate of 85%, six months after graduation.

QUESTIONS? STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES IS HERE TO HELP!

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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.

On-Campus Information Sessions and Tours

Drive-Thru Tour

Babson College is now open for on-campus

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

information sessions and tours. Join a member of

campus! A convenient way to enjoy our postcard-

our admission team and a current student for an

perfect campus.

in-person information session to learn more about

Visit Babson from the comfort of your own car, with

academics, campus life, career outcomes, and

Self-Guided Walking Tour

the admission process. Following the information

Soak in all the cool surroundings on campus, and

session will be a tour led by a Babson student who

go at your own pace. From green lawns, to state-of-

will show you Babson’s beautiful and innovative

the-art facilities, to sparkling dorms—you and your

New England campus.

family are sure to enjoy your walk around campus,

Virtual Information Sessions and Virtual Tours

guided by an actual student!

Campus Visit Webinar Series

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

Join us for our virtual webinar series, covering

continuing to host virtual information sessions and

topics like admissions, academics, the student

tours so you can visit us from the comfort of your

experience, life after Babson, and more—happening

own home. Check out our on-demand information

weekly on Wednesdays! We also offer past webinars

session and virtual tour, too!

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

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