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The first-year curriculum at Babson consists of an innovative combination of liberal arts and business courses. Please click here for a description of courses that students typically take during their first year. While the sequence of courses may vary, the typical courseload for a first year student would consist of 16 credits each in the fall and spring semesters. The following is a sample of what a first year schedule might look like:
Fall 2008 Spring 2009
**Note: Students may take a language course in place of a course listed above. The course that you choose not to take will be completed in your sophomore year. For a description of all courses offered this fall, click here. Technology in your First Year
Laptop Information
You may be aware that you will be issued a laptop when you check in at Orientation. The specifications for the laptop are listed below:
Lenovo T60 Laptop computer
Core Duo T2400 1.83 GHz
1 GB RAM
60 GH HD
CD-RW/DVD
Gigabit Ethernet
Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g
Fingerprint reader
14.1" TFT XGA (1024x768)
**In addition to the laptop and power adapter, a carrying case, retractable network cable and 1 GB disk on key will be issued.
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