Graduation Requirements

GPA: Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.8

15 credits completed in the summer modules, followed by 27 elective credits and a 3-credit required Capstone Course

Credit Requirements:  You need 45 credits to graduate – 15 credits earned during the summer  modules, 30 credits remain (27 elective credits and 3 core credits). A final component of the core curriculum, a 3 credit capstone course, is taken during the fall or spring semester and is a requirement for graduation.

Core Courses:  If you have been mandated to take courses to show competency after the summer  modules (you will be contacted by your Program Manager), those courses are in addition to the 15 credits. It is highly recommended that you complete these courses during the fall semester (if offered) in the event the course is not offered during the spring semester.

Electives

The following online resource can help guide your electives based on your career objectives by identifying key skills need in various careers:

         http://www3.babson.edu/offices/mbacareerguide/

Information on elective courses from current and previous semesters can be found on the registrar's website at:

          https://fusionmx.babson.edu/CourseListing/

Course descriptions of electives can also be found on individual department websites under the“curriculum” navigation bar.

Accounting & Law

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Finance

Information Technology Management       

Management

Marketing

Math and Science

Alternative Course Formats

Intensive Electives

Intensive Elective courses 1.5 credit elective courses and typically take place over a Friday evening and two full Saturdays with some pre-work and post-work. They are typically offered over the winter break, spring break, and summer sessions. For more information, please visit: http://www3.babson.edu/offices/registrar/grad/intensive_electives.cfm .

Independent research

Independent research provides an opportunity for One Year students with 15 or more credits to conduct in-depth investigations in areas of specific interest selected by the student. An Independent Research Study can be worth either 1.5 or 3 credits, and a maximum of 6 credits can be earned in this manner.  Independent research is an individual effort and may be undertaken for academic credit with the prior approval of a faculty advisor selected by the student, the appropriate division chair, and Graduate Programs and Student Affairs.  Authorization requires submission of a formal proposal written in accordance with the standards set forth by the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. Detailed information as well as an “Independent Research Proposal Guide” can be requested through Graduate Programs and Student Affairs, or downloaded Independent Research Project.

Offshore Electives

Babson’s customized offshore elective courses in Europe, Asia and Latin America combine an intensive classroom experience with corporate site visits and guest lectures to provide students with real-time learning in the global marketplace. These courses are team-taught by Babson and host institution faculty, and feature lectures by CEOs and senior managers of major companies, including prominent Babson alumni. Please note that courses, travel dates and locations have not yet been finalized. Additional information regarding courses offered, registration and fees are available at http://www3.babson.edu/Centers/Glavin/GPS/Academics/MBA/Electives/default.cfm

Please contact the Office of International Programs at 781-239-4565 if you have any questions.

Self Degree Audit

Tracking Your Progress:

The best way to track your progress through the MBA program is to use the following Self Degree Audit information:

ONE YEAR MBA PROGRAM SELF-DEGREE AUDIT

MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA
2.80

DEGREE LIMIT
8 Years

Helpful Hints

The website http://www3.babson.edu/offices/mbacareerguide/ can help you choose your electives based on your career objectives by identifying key skills needed in various careers.

Transcript requests, degree verifications, and applications for degree can be sent to the Registrar's office by accessing the Babson Portal/Registrar. For questions, please contact the Registrar's Office at (781) 239-4519.

Graduate Programs and Student Affairs, faculty members, or administrators can assist you with academic advising (course planning, semester planning).