Below, you will find overviews of the graduate academic programs we offer at the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business.
Full-Time MBA
Average Student Work Experience: 6 to 8 years
The Full-Time MBA program can be completed by students in an accelerated 1-year or traditional 2-year format. Students gain a comprehensive education in business with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship. Students select two concentrations to focus in.
Available Concentrations:
- Business Analytics
- Business Analytics & Machine Learning* (STEM)
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Global Management
- Marketing
- Quantitative Finance* (STEM)
*International students with F-1 visas graduating with a STEM certified concentration can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows them to work in their field of study for up to 12 months after graduation. For STEM graduates, this period can be extended by an additional 24 months, totaling up to 36 months. This means an employer can hire the student without needing to sponsor a visa immediately.
Part-Time MBA
Average Student Work Experience: 8 years
Babson College’s Part-Time MBA is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers without pausing them. Just like in our Full-Time MBA program, PT MBA students gain a comprehensive education in business with a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship. Students select two concentrations to focus in.
Available Concentrations:
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Marketing
Master’s in Business Analytics (MSBA)*
The Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) program trains students on state-of-the-art business analytics tools and techniques, and entrepreneurial thinking, preparing them to navigate complex business problems and create innovative solutions using data analytics.
*(STEM designated)
*International students with F-1 visas graduating with a STEM certified concentration can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows them to work in their field of study for up to 12 months after graduation. For STEM graduates, this period can be extended by an additional 24 months, totaling up to 36 months. This means an employer can hire the student without needing to sponsor a visa immediately.
Master’s in Finance (MSF)*
The full-time Master’s in Finance Degree (MSF) at Babson provides in-depth financial and quantitative knowledge. Students complete a core curriculum with foundational courses in areas such as data analysis, managing portfolios, and risk management. In addition, students can tailor their learning with electives in their areas of interest.
*(STEM designated)
*International students with F-1 visas graduating with a STEM certified concentration can apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT), which allows them to work in their field of study for up to 12 months after graduation. For STEM graduates, this period can be extended by an additional 24 months, totaling up to 36 months. This means an employer can hire the student without needing to sponsor a visa immediately.
Master’s in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership (MSEL)
Average Work Exp.: 1 to 2 years (including internships)
Unique to Babson! This year the MSEL program just celebrated its 10th Year Anniversary: Babson’s MSEL Degree: A Decade of Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders
Students collaborate and learn among a highly diverse group of classmates. They tackle real-world challenges through experiential learning – creating a new venture, consulting for an organization, and exploring the global business landscape during a course abroad.