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OFF SHORE SHORT COURSE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION

If you are unable to participate in a semester or year-long study abroad program, you might want to consider a Babson Off-Shore program during the summer or winter sessions. These short term programs are experiential and include classroom lectures, cultural and company visits, and several field trips. 

07-08 Offshore Application

 


International Off-Shore Short Course Overview

Babson College offers a number of short-term, intensive, faculty-led study abroad courses that usually take place during non-academic year periods such as winter break and summer sessions.  Information about each of the offered programs can be found below by clicking the appropriate link.


Ghana: Culture, Society, and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies
January 9-22, 2008

4 Advanced Liberal Arts OR 4 General Elective (Students must choose at registration)

APPLICATION DEADLINE - September 24, 2007


Uganda: Culture, Society, and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies
January 9-22, 2008
4 Advanced Liberal Arts OR 4 General Elective (Students must choose at registration)

APPLICATION DEADLINE - September 24, 2007

England: Play, Performance, and Perspective: The London Stage in Winter
December 28, 2007 - January 14, 2008
4 Advanced Liberal Arts
APPLICATION DEADLINE - October 24, 2007

Mexico: The History, Culture and Economy of Modern Mexico
January 6-21, 2008
4 Advanced Liberal Arts
APPLICATION DEADLINE - October 24, 2007

Russia: Russian Culture and Business in Transition
May 18 - June 1, 2008
4 Advanced Liberal Arts -or- 4 General Management credits
APPLICATION DEADLINE - February 1, 2008



ELIGIBILITY
  • Minimum GPA of 2.50 is required at time of application (a 2.80 GPA is required for application to the Mexico: The History, Culture, and Economy of Modern Mexico course.  Consideration will be given to applicants below a 2.80 GPA)
  • Applicant must remain in good academic and social standing prior to participation in course.
  • Applicant must be of Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status (Current Freshman will be considered for the Russia Program; current seniors are not eligible for the Russia program as it occurs after gradutation)
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

  • Fully complete the Application for Undergraduate Off-Shore Short Courses.  Please type or use a black or blue pen to complete.
  • Provide a transcript from each institution of higher education at which you have taken more than one course. The transcript does not have to be official.  Babson transcripts can be obtained through the portal. 
  • Write a personal statement of 500 words or less discussing why you wish to participate in this program and how it will fit in with your learning plan for Babson.  The statement should be submitted type-written on a separate sheet of paper. 
  • Submit a $500 non-refundable program deposit, made payable to Babson College.  Your check will be returned if you are not accepted for the program or the program is cancelled due to lack of participation.  This deposit will be deducted from your overall program fees if you’re application is accepted.
 






 



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