Babson Park, Massachusetts 02457-0310 www.babson.edu/mba
WHAT
DIFFERENCE
WILL
YOU MAKE?
F.W. Olin Graduate School of BusinessBabson Park, MA 02457-0310
EVERY DAY,
THE CHALLENGES
FACING OUR
WORLD
GROW MORE COMPLEX.
More than ever before, the world needs new ideas, innovative solutions, and the visionary leaders who can make them happen. These leaders are entrepreneurs of all kinds, and we believe that the most successful ones
are those who pursue both economic and social value— who not only create wealth but a wealth of opportunities for others. They are found in organizations of all sizes and types, and at all levels.
BABSON COLLEGE WAS THE FIRST TO UNDERSTAND THAT ENTREPRENEUR IS NOT A PERSONALITY TYPE, AND THE FIRST TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE ABILITY TO THINK AND ACT ENTREPRENEURIALLY CAN BE TAUGHT.
When entrepreneurial skills are integrated with deep functional business knowledge across disciplines, you get graduates who are uniquely capable of making a difference in the world. They are Babson MBAs. We are looking for talented, like-minded students to join us in our quest to write an exciting new chapter in global business and social responsibility.
WELCOME
FROM THE
DEAN
The ability to think and act entrepreneurially in any organization is essential for success on a global scale. At Babson, we teach our students how to transform instruction into instinct. They learn to navigate unexpected connections, move fluidly between concepts, and mesh skills with ideas to arrive at new insights and solutions.
In Babson’s collaborative community, through a blend of innovative curricular and cocurricular programs, students experience the world’s business challenges in real time. In the process, they are transformed into leaders with the skills and mindset to conceive change, articulate a vision, and inspire and motivate others.
Babson MBA students possess strong foundational business skills. As important, they are comfortable with ambiguity, embrace accountability, and are adaptable in a range of contexts. They are taught to quickly identify and capitalize on opportunities, and are committed to creating economic, social, and personal value, benefiting themselves, their organizations, their communities, and, ultimately, the world at large.
Babson seeks to continuously extend the concept of entrepreneurship in the face of changing global economic realities. To that end, we cultivate leaders with a broader world view. Our students quickly understand that there are all kinds of ways to make an impact on people’s lives, and entrepreneurship—as Babson teaches it—is the wellspring of innovation that makes it all possible.
Our world demands Entrepreneurship of All Kinds®. If you aspire to be one of tomorrow’s
entrepreneurial leaders, we welcome your application for admission to our graduate school.
Raghu Tadepalli
Murata Dean, F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business and Professor of Marketing
IN OUR FAST-PACED, GLOBAL ECONOMY, WHERE APPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT OF THE FORTUNE 500
COMPANIES IN 2000 WERE NOT IN OPERATION A DECADE LATER, IT’S CLEAR THAT THE TRADITIONAL GRADUATE BUSINESS DEGREE IS NO LONGER
BABSON INVENTED THE
METHODOLOGY FOR
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
EDUCATION.
For nearly 20 years, Babson’s MBA program has been ranked No. 1 in entrepreneurship by U.S.News & World Report. Bloomberg Businessweek andFinancial Timesalso have consistently ranked Babson at the top for entrepreneurship. Building on this track record of excellence, Babson anticipates change in the business world, preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow and an increasingly globalized economy. Our graduates emerge ready to lead with the strong business foundation and entrepreneurial mindset needed to make a difference.
Babson offers a unified MBA curriculum delivered four ways: One-Year, Two-Year, Evening, and Fast Track, a blended virtual and on-site program.
Regardless of program delivery, the core of our innovative curriculum includes Signature Learning Experiences (SLEs) that reinforce and expand classroom learning through hands-on activities that require students to put theories into practice. This includes consulting projects and internships for organizations of all sizes, in the United States and abroad. The methodology of Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®and the principles of Social,
Environment, Economic Responsibility and Sustainability (SEERS) are built into core courses. Also, course work focuses on the critical roles played by government and institutions, and on technology and metrics.
In a world of opportunities, Babson offers the unique MBA experience you need to solve real-world challenges.
GRADUATE STUDENT LIFE:
AN INSPIRING MIX OF
LEADERSHIP
AND LEARNING.
Becoming a member of the Babson MBA community means joining a vibrant and diverse group of students, faculty, and alumni. A hallmark of the Babson MBA experience that is repeatedly lauded by our graduates is our unique community. At Babson, you will be fully supported, encouraged, and motivated by your peers. Babson provides many on- and off-campus opportunities for you to connect and learn from one another, as well as collaborate and get involved.
Here’s a sampling of MBA clubs and organizations.
> Asian Business Forum
> Babson Association of Women MBAs
> Babson Consulting Group
> Babson Energy/Environmental Club
> Babson Entrepreneurship Club
> Babson Investment Management Association
> Babson Technology Venture Group
> Latin American Entrepreneurship Forum
> Net Impact
Babson MBA student organizations regularly host leading speakers and campus-wide forums. Topics range from industry-specific discussions to career options in those specific industries. Recent speakers to the Babson campus include:
> Amar Bose, Founder, Bose Corporation
> Marshall Carter, former Chairman and CEO, State Street Bank > Carly Fiorina, former CEO, Hewlett-Packard
> Paul Fireman, former Chairman and CEO, Reebok International LTD
> Tom First, Co-chairman, Nantucket Nectars
> Eileen Fisher, Clothing Designer and Entrepreneur, EILEEN FISHER Inc.
> Gary Hirshberg, Chairman, President, and CE-Yo, Stonyfield Farm > Daymond John, CEO and Founder of FUBU
> Ervin “Magic” Johnson, President, Magic Johnson Companies > Kay Koplovitz, Founder of USA Network, and Chairman and CEO
of Koplovitz & Co. LLC
> Robert K. Kraft, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, The Kraft Group > Spike Lee, Film Director, Writer, Producer, and Actor, 40 Acres
& a Mule Filmworks
> Biz Stone, Co-founder, Twitter
> Jack Welch, former CEO, General Electric Company
Babson empowers students to shape their MBA experience. Student-led events such as the Forum on Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Energy and Environmental Conference showcase a broad range of ideas, and demonstrate how classroom learning translates into Entrepreneurial Thought and Action. Student-run conferences attract more than 1,500 attendees to campus annually, as well as sought-after speakers from around the world.
Students also run The Babson College Fund (BCF), building their investment research and portfolio management skills by managing a portion of the Babson College endowment. Students manage the fund with a faculty adviser to determine the stock selection, strategy, allocations, and transactions. The BCF is run out of the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, a world-class research facility on campus with an impressive array of data sources for analysis on market conditions in real time.
The Graduate Student Council, comprised of elected representatives from all MBA options, partners with Graduate Programs and
Student Affairs to deliver the support that students need to be successful at Babson and beyond. Joint projects include:
> The Babson Partners’ Program for the inclusion of families of MBA students in the Babson experience
> Globetrotters, where international students present their home countries to fellow students
> Dinner for 12 Strangers, a dinner series uniting students from all graduate options
And, of course, you will have plenty of opportunities to experience the fun that Boston—located just 14 miles from Babson—has to offer.
ACHIEVE YOUR
The Graduate Center for Career Development (CCD) works closely with our students to prepare them to excel and make a difference in any business environment. Additionally, we work side by side with recruiters to understand their needs, and help to find a good fit from our wealth of talent.
As a close-knit community, we know our students well. They are assigned a relationship manager from day one, and are encouraged to meet early and often. CCD’s relationship managers come to us directly from careers in industry. As seasoned professionals, they know what skills and qualities employers require, and work with our students to build the skill set that will make them the most successful in their industry of choice. Our relationship managers specialize in particular
industry verticals:
> Technology
> Financial services/investments
> Consulting
> Consumer products/retail
> Health care/life sciences
> Nonprofit
> Energy/environmental
As a student, we will work with you to match your talents with companies and organizations that are the best fit for success. The result? Greater synergy and a more effective and efficient search process that puts you in a work environment to best excel.
GRADUATE
CENTER
FOR CAREER
GRADUATE
ADMISSIONS
The admissions process is designed to see if you are right for us—and if we are right for you. It all comes down to identifying the appropriate fit between you and our MBA options.
Our admissions team assesses whether you are a good match for Babson by developing and sustaining effective relationships with them throughout the discovery process. Just as our MBA experience is hands on, our admissions process also is high touch. We learn as much as we can about each other, then analyze and take action on our findings.
We offer multiple ways for you to engage with us, including on-campus, regional, and global events, class visits, and one-on-one meetings. We believe that direct interaction between you and Babson faculty, staff, alumni, and students throughout the application process benefits both parties. The admissions team will help you find the right option for your talents, interests, and strengths to achieve your full potential. We will clarify the differences among our One-Year, Two-Year, Evening, and Fast Track MBA options. One thing we guarantee: if there is a fit, we find it. Together.
ONE MBA,
FOUR OPTIONS.
ONE-YEAR / Designed for students with a substantial academic background in business.
TWO-YEAR / Geared toward students who need a more comprehensive business focus to redirect their careers.
EVENING / Allows students the flexibility to earn a degree while working.
FAST TRACK / Provides a unique blend of virtual and
REAL PEOPLE/
REAL STORIES.
EVERY DAY, THE BABSON COMMUNITY DOES EXTRAORDINARY THINGS.
WE ARE INNOVATORS, CHANGE MAKERS, COLLABORATORS, AND VISIONARIES.
The people of Babson live Entrepreneurial Thought and Action®daily. Whether
students, faculty, staff, alumni, or friends of the College, Babson community members are leading the way to a more prosperous, sustainable, and lively way of doing business.
Roberto Federspiel M’11
TWO-YEAR MBA
Strategic Planning, Universal Group
After earning an undergraduate degree in Costa Rica and having a semester abroad experience under his belt, Roberto Federspiel M’11 decided to pursue an MBA in the U.S. “I have always wanted to work for myself and my family. Babson is the best school for entrepreneurship, which is important for family enterprising, and has great programs related to global business. I visited the campus and I knew this was the place I wanted to spend my next two years.” As Roberto returns to the family business, he has a renewed entrepreneurial mindset and will be well prepared to handle finance and strategy—cornerstones of the MBA curriculum.
“
DURING MY SECOND YEAR, I HELPED TO LEAD THE
SCHOOL’S LATIN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
FORUM, THE BIGGEST EVENT OF ITS KIND ORGANIZED
BY A SCHOOL IN THE U.S. WE, A GROUP OF STUDENTS,
CREATED THE EVENT FROM ZERO, SECURED MORE
THAN 25 SPEAKERS, AND FUNDED IT THROUGH
SPONSORSHIPS AND TICKETS—AN AMAZING
UNDERTAKING THAT I WILL NEVER FORGET.
Being a part of a community that understands the ups and downs of starting a new business is key for an emerging entrepreneur. “I knew that I’d get a stellar business education at Babson, but, WOW, my classmates amazed me. I learned tremendously from my MBA peers. And now, I have an incredible support system for my company, Cocomama,” says Sara Gragnolati M’10. “I can’t say enough about how astounding the Babson community has been for me. The collaboration and support has made me a stronger, more creative entrepreneur.”
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WHILE BABSON COVERS THEORY, THE FOCUS IS ON
DOING. ANYONE CAN WRITE A BUSINESS PLAN, BUT
IT TAKES A CERTAIN COURAGE, TENACITY, CREATIVE
PROBLEM SOLVING, AND VISION TO ACTUALLY LAUNCH
A VENTURE. BABSON INSPIRES AND INSTILLS THOSE
TRAITS IN ITS STUDENTS.
”
Sara Gragnolati M’10
ONE-YEAR MBA
Founder and CEO, Cocomama Foods
Matt Sapir Ristuccia M’11
EVENING MBA
Investment Analyst, Argent Wealth Management Matt Sapir Ristuccia M’11 was inspired to pursue his Babson MBA by his
grandfather, Louis Sapir, a professional investor since 1950. “Discussing the markets on a daily basis with Louis helped me develop a passion for investing and I decided to go back to business school,” says Matt. By his second year at Babson, he had three notable real-world working experiences for his résumé including his involvement with the Babson College Fund. “Those experiences helped me land a great job with tremendous future prospects and growth at Argent Wealth Management.”
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BABSON OFFERED ME THE ABILITY TO LEARN
FROM TOP-CLASS FACULTY, AND GAIN
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. I CAN HONESTLY SAY,
THE APPLIED LEARNING AT BABSON WAS
INTEGRAL TO MY SUCCESS.
Daniel Zolnierz M’11
ONE-YEAR MBA
Management Consultant, Strategy & Operations, Deloitte Consulting
Babson’s One-Year MBA provided Daniel Zolnierz M’11 with unique opportunities to get a global perspective on the world of business. “The student body is very diverse, with students coming from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. We were always willing to help each other out with business ideas through constructive criticism and networking with key people who might be able to move our businesses along.” He adds, “Regardless of what you’re looking to do while at Babson, there’s always someone there willing to help.”
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ULTIMATELY, IT CAME DOWN TO CHOOSING
AN INSTITUTION WHERE I COULD REFINE MY
ABILITY TO THINK ENTREPRENEURIALLY AND
GAIN DEEP KNOWLEDGE IN AREAS SUCH AS
M&A AND MANAGEMENT.
Delali Attiogbe M’13
FAST TRACK MBA, SAN FRANCISCO CAMPUS
Site Manager, Genentech
With a Bachelor of Science degree in biomedical engineering and a master’s in biotechnology, Delali Attiogbe M’13 was looking for a flexible program that would allow her to pursue her passions. “I was very interested in entrepreneurship and connecting that with my desire to be involved in the economic growth and progression taking place in Africa specific to health care,” says Delali. “To be successful in this endeavor, I need a stronger financial background; my Babson education will put me in the position to make a difference where it’s needed most.”
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THE FAST TRACK MBA ACCOMMODATES
THE DEMANDS OF MY JOB BECAUSE IT BLENDS
FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE INTERACTION.
I’M ABLE TO PLAN MY SCHEDULE TO MEET ON
CAMPUS EVERY SIX WEEKS, AND AM ABLE TO LOG
ON AND COLLABORATE ON ASSIGNMENTS WITH
MY TEAM FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
THINK CREATIVELY.
WORK COLLABORATIVELY.
Even as you read these words, the world continues to change. If you want to have a hand in changing it for the better, you need to take action. At Babson, we shape entrepreneurs of all kinds to make a difference.
ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?
For more information, please contact us at 781-239-5591 or at [email protected].
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