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Frequently Asked Questions

In order to best meet the needs of the Evening MBA student population, we have put together answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. Please note that answers to most inquiries can be found in the Academic Policies section of the Graduate Handbook. Please contact Graduate Programs and Student Affairs at 781-239-4474 if you have further questions.

“What do I need to do to become a full-time Evening student, or take 12 or more credits?

If you are currently an Evening MBA student who would like to register for 12 or more credits, you must officially change your status as a part-time evening MBA student to a full-time evening MBA student. By becoming a full-time student, you are obligated to obtain health insurance and pay all associated student fees. “Change of Status” requests should be completed through Graduate E-forms, which are located on the Babson portal.

“I need to take a Leave of Absence, what are the necessary steps?”

In order to take a Leave of Absence (LOA) from the Evening MBA program, you must complete an LOA request through Graduate E-forms, which are located on the Babson portal. Students cannot take a LOA for more than two consecutive years and must note that they will still be required to finish the program within 8 years.

“What is an Independent Research study?”

Independent research provides an opportunity for Evening students with 30 or more credits to conduct in-depth investigations in areas of specific interest selected by the student. 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 the Office of 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. Independent Research Proposal Guide and Application

“Can I take courses elsewhere?”

Graduate students are expected to complete all degree requirements in residence at Babson College. Transfer credit for courses taken elsewhere after matriculation will be granted only in cases in which a student relocates (making the commuting distance to Babson impossible), or in certain other rare situations deemed appropriate by the Office of Graduate Programs and Student Affairs at its discretion. The maximum amount of post matriculation credit that may be granted is 15 semester hours of course work, provided the student has met the minimum residency requirement of 30 semester hours. Please contact the Office of Graduate Programs and Student Affairs at 781-239-4474 if you have any further questions. Please see the link Approval to Take Courses Elsewhere.

“I’m moving, what are my options?”

Evening MBA students who relocate during their program will be allowed to finish their degree at another nationally accredited MBA program. Please note that the maximum amount of post matriculation credit that may be granted is 15 semester hours of course work, provided the student has met the minimum residency requirement of 30 semester hours. Additional Babson credits can be earned through Independent Research, Intensive Electives, select courses at the Center for Executive Education, or through International Electives. In order to process a formal request to finish your degree at another university, please contact the Office of Graduate Programs and Student Affairs at 781-239-4474. Please also find a list of AACSB accredited MBA institutions at the following website: www.aacsb.edu.

“Can you tell me more about the waiver exam process?”

Students who were not eligible for Advanced Standing Credit in a specific subject, such as Microeconomics, but still feel they know the course material well or have a strong working knowledge of the material are eligible to take a waiver exam.

All waiver exams must be taken in a student's first semester of the MBA program.

Please see the Waiver Exam page for more details.

“What are Intensive Electives and Babson Executive Education courses?”

Intensive Elective courses are 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 but not exclusively offered over the winter break, spring break, and summer sessions. Evening students are eligible to take up to 6 credits of Intensive Electives. For more information, please visit
http://www3.babson.edu/offices/registrar/grad/intensive_electives.cfm

Babson Executive Education courses are usually 3-5 day courses with high-level executives outside of the Babson Community. Topics include Leadership and Influence, Mastering the Business of Science, and Corporate Entrepreneurship. Babson MBA students are eligible to receive a tuition discount of 20%, and are eligible to take up to 3 credits of Executive Education courses towards their elective requirements. For more information, please visit www.babson.edu/bee.

“Can I take more than 16.5 credits?”

Full-time Evening MBA students who want to take more than 16.5 credits must obtain written permission from the Evening MBA Program Manager before registering for the additional course(s).

“Is there a way to track the courses/credits that I need in order to complete the program (i.e. degree audit)?”

Degree audit forms and graduation requirement information can be found on the Registrar’s website.

You can also download Self Degree Audit forms from the Office of Graduate Programs and Student Affairs website.

If you would like an Office of Graduate Programs and Student Affairs representative to complete an official degree audit for you, please contact the office at 781-239-4474.

“Are there any concentrations?”

The only formal concentration at Babson’s MBA program is the Global Management concentration. Questions regarding this concentration can de directed to the Office of International Programs at 781-239-4565.

“If I need a letter stating that I am a student here, who do I contact?”

Please contact the Registrar’s office at 781-239-4519 to request a letter stating that you are a student in the Babson MBA Program.

“Who can I speak with if I want to sit down and go over my schedule or plan courses?”

If you would like to schedule a one-on-one academic advising meeting, please contact Petia Whitmore, Associate Program Director of the Evening MBA Program, at pwhitmore1@babson.edu to schedule a session.

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