Many of our students find careers in consulting on the strategic aspects of a business. People with these responsibilities might write research and survey reports within companies. International Data Corporation and Forresters have employed Babson students for these activities. Others work inside a business developing studies and reports for senior managers. Some students enter strategy consulting firms in various positions. Additionally, Competitive Intelligence, Competitor Analysis and Business Development constitute a large field of practice for which the Babson curriculum can prepare students well.

Typical job titles in this field: Strategy Consultant, Business Researcher or Analyst, Corporate Planner, Business Development Manager, Business Development Director, Competitive Intelligence Professional, Internal Consultant, Corporate Business Manager.

1) Build a firm base with one or more of the core Strategy courses:

• Advanced Strategic Management
• Global Strategic Management
• Implementing Strategic Change

2) Build a particular skill with one or more specialized courses (not all courses are offered every year):

• Developing Corporate Ventures *
• Developing International Ventures *
• Strategy Analysis and Professional Consulting Methods
• Competitive Intelligence or Business Intelligence
• Independent Study

3) Complement your learning with courses that address the particular context within which you plan to work:

• Strategic Human Resources
• Marketing Strategy
• Service Strategy and Innovation
• Financial Strategy
• Leading and Managing Change
• Negotiations
• Supply and Demand Chain Management

* Advanced Strategic Management or Global Strategic Management are recommended as preceding courses