Application and Registration
How do I apply for an Offshore Short Course?

Can I apply for more than one Offshore Short Course?

Does it matter when, in the application process, I apply for a course?

If I fall short of the "1/2 way" point of my studies, can I still participate in an offshore?

I'll be 1/2 way through my studies by the time the (for example) March courses depart. Would I be eligible for these programs?

What if my schedule only allows me to take a particular course?

What if my employer only wants me to take a particular course?

I need to fulfill my international experience requirement; do I get preference in registering?

How do I register for an offshore course, once I have been accepted and have made my deposit?

Program Fees
How is the program fee for each course determined?

What is covered by the program fees?

What is not covered by the program fees?

How does my financial aid package affect my expenses on an offshore course?

Q. How is the course offering determined?
A. Courses are designed by faculty. The topics covered and places visited are based on the faculty area of interest and expertise, student demand, and student feedback from past courses. The course offerings are reviewed each year in order to offer the best and most interesting courses possible. Office of International Programs is responsible for the marketing and delivery of the courses offered.

Q. Who can participate in an Offshore Course?
A. These courses are open to all graduate students who have completed one half of their studies at Babson. These are: full time graduate students in their second year; one-year graduate students having completed their core requirements, evening students who have completed 50% of their degree requirements; and Fast Track students who are eligible to begin their elective courses.

Q. May I bring my spouse/partner on the course?
A. No. The Offshore Courses are intensive academic programs and cannot accommodate additional, non course, participants.

Q. Do I need to know the local language to participate in an Offshore Course?
A. No. All classes and site visits are conducted in English. We do advise that you learn some basic phrases before the travel portion of the course.

Q. Do I need a passport/visa?
A. It is the responsibility of each student to secure their own passport and visa for any Offshore Course. It is expected that the student will have familiarized themselves with passport and visa requirements before registering for any elective course. No refunds will be given for visa-related issues after the final payment has been charged to the student account (one month before travel). Office of International Programs (OIP) will gather general information about visa requirements for each destination country and provide travel specific information to assist students in completing their visa application.  Visa requirement information is available at : http://www.globalroadwarrior.com/home.asp?logout=logout.asp&reports=n&ada=n, however, the most updated information should be obtained through the destination country’s consulate office. Given the number of course participants, OIP is unable to process student visa applications.

*Please note passports must still be valid 6 months post travel.

Q. What if my passport isn’t updated before I apply?
A. Please indicate the date your new passport is expected to arrive on your application. When it arrives please submit this information (and a photo copy) to OIP for processing.

Q: What are the requirements for Offshore Short Courses?
A: You must be halfway through your MBA program to take an Offshore Short Course. If  you are graduating and planning to take a May/June course, you need to 'save' three credits for that course.

Q. Which Academic session will the Offshore Courses be registered into? Can an Offshore Course be registered in another session than it occurs?
A. January courses are Winter session, unless otherwise indicated. March courses are registered in the Spring term.  May and June courses are registered in the Summer term.  Courses may not and cannot be registered to a different term.

Q. Will there be internet access at the hotel we stay in?
A. Each course is different in this regard.  It is the student's responsibility to confirm with the OIP manager of the course whether their individual needs can be met BEFORE applying for the course.  Please note that OIP works on the best available information provided by the hotel/vendor.  It is recommended that students make contingency plans if this is a priority for participation in the course.

Q. How do I apply for an Offshore Course?
A. Application is done using a lottery system. All students who wish to apply for a course will be asked to submit an online form, indicating their preference of an Offshore Course. Once the application period closes, the Office of International Programs will randomly sort the list of students who submit this form. OIP will then work through the list in order, assigning each student to their first available preference. After we have announced the allocations and collected deposits from attendees, OIP will open a second round of application to offer any remaining available spaces for all Offshore Courses and establish waitlists for the courses.  

Q. Can I apply for more than one Offshore Course?
A. After the first round of application is complete, OIP will offer a second round of application for any remaining spaces. All students are welcome to apply for a second course at that time.

Q. Does it matter when, in the application process, I apply for a course?
A. Course applications must be completed online between the dates of course application.  There is no preference given to students who apply earlier in the process than later.  If you miss the application deadline, you will have an opportunity during the 2nd round of application to apply for a course.

Q. If I fall short of the "1/2 way" point of my studies, can I still participate in an offshore?
A. No, you must be a least half way through your coursework towards graduation before you are eligible to participate on an Offshore Course.  We are unable to be flexible with this policy.

Q. I'll be 1/2 way through my studies by the time the (for example) March courses depart. Would I be eligible for these programs?
A. Yes.