The concentrations have been developed by the academic divisions and College centers to provide groupings of courses that will help you choose a coherent set of courses for your own academic development and external recognition.

Concentrations are not designed to replace your own responsibility in choosing courses according to your interest, passions and goals. Therefore, it is up to you to decide whether or not a concentration is applicable to your future plans.

What policies are relevant to concentrations? 

• Up to two concentrations can appear on your transcript.

• You can only use one course, and only one course, as an overlap between two concentrations.

• Ultimately, it is your responsibility to know and fulfill the requirements for specific concentrations. Remember: some courses are not offered every semester, nor are students guaranteed seats in classes, which is why we highly advise careful academic planning. This includes having options! 

Can an Independent Research Project, Education Abroad Course, Cross Enrollment Course, or Off Campus Course count toward my concentration?

• Concentrations were designed to be fulfilled by Babson College coursework; however, exceptions may be given in the case of Babson Independent Research Projects and Courses Taken Elsewhere (including Babson Approved Education Abroad Course Work, Cross Enrollment Course Work, Off Campus Course Work, and Transfer Course Work). 

• Exceptions are not required for courses that are pre-approved and that are equivalent to specific concentrations requirements listed (i.e.: course is coded as a specific Babson course that is listed as a concentration requirement).  

• Each concentration makes the determination of granting and accepting exception courses to fulfill concentration requirements.  Please check with Concentration Contact prior to taking a course.    

How and when do I “declare” my concentration?

You may not formally declare your concentration(s) until your senior year. You may, however, express your intent to concentrate at anytime. Up to two concentrations can be selected by visiting Portal and selecting the concentrations link under the student services tab. Some Concentration Contacts send direct emails to students who have declared intent. Faculty has access to lists of students who are interested in specific concentrations.

Why would I want to concentrate in a liberal arts area?

• The Center for Career Development affirms that recruiters who come to Babson are looking for graduates not just with business expertise. They also value graduates with competencies, interests, and passions that go beyond business. Liberal arts concentrators will develop particular expertise in formulating, exploring, and reflecting critically on historical, cultural, and contemporary issues. This expertise is a competency many employers greatly value.

• Your liberal arts program requires you to take a minimum of 20 credits of advanced liberal arts electives. Choosing a liberal arts concentration allows you to develop a greater depth of understanding and mastery in an area of your choice.

Who should I contact for additional advising?

We have an integrated advising system that use specific faculty members for each concentration in addition to staff members from the Office of Academic Services and the Center for Career Development. This system has been designed to provide academic, personal and career path advising, whether you choose a concentration or not.

• The Center for Career Development, 2nd floor Hollister Hall (x4215)

• Faculty Contacts (see specific concentrations for contacts specific to each concentration)

• The Office of Academic Services, 2nd floor Hollister Hall (x4075)