Electives

Course descriptions of electives can be found on either Blackboard|Online Services (upper tab)|Academic Services or individual department websites under the “curriculum” navigation bar.

            Accounting & Law [hyperlink to:               http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/actlaw/curriculum.cfm]

            Economics [hyperlink to: http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/econ/]

            Entrepreneurship [hyperlink to: http://www3.babson.edu/eship/]

            Finance [hyperlink to: http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/finance/]

            Information Technology Management

            [hyperlink to: http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/itm/] 

            Management [hyperlink to: http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/management/]

            Marketing [hyperlink to: http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/marketing/]

            Math and Science [http://www3.babson.edu/Academics/Divisions/mathsci/default.cfm]

Elective Credits (30 Total)

Limitations:                                                                         
       Limit of 4 intensive electives (6 credits)
       Limit of 6 credits of Independent Research

Alternative Course Formats

Intensive Electives

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 offered over the winter break, spring break, and summer sessions. Students are eligible to take up to 6 credits of Intensive Electives. For more information, please visit: www.babson.edu/registrar. Electives are also offered through Babson Executive Education and a current list of courses can be found at www.babson.edu/bee/programs.

Independent Research

Independent research provides an opportunity for Two-Year students with 32 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 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 from the GPSA website at: http://www3.babson.edu/Offices/grad_opm/.

Offshore Electives

This is one option for fulfilling the International Requirement. 

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 www.babson.edu/glavin.

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

How do I register?

Registration for an Offshore Elective is done through the GPS and opens earlier than registration for on-campus courses. Announcements are via e-mail regarding dates and details for each course. In addition, GPS will host information sessions throughout the fall semester reviewing specific details for each of the courses.  Registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis for both full-time and part-time MBAs.