Hone the Full Range of Your Managerial Skills
Babson is renowned for its success in cultivating entrepreneurship. But don't think we're just for those planning start-up ventures. At Babson, entrepreneurship isn't limited to start-ups—it's a state of mind. Our tradition of excellence is rich and encompasses the full scope of business activity. While some of our graduates launch start-up ventures, far more use their Babson training to succeed in the corporate environment. The Two-Year MBA curriculum is specifically designed to hone the full range of your managerial skills:
The first year
First-year coursework and activities take you through each step of the business development cycle. The first-year curriculum, which emphasizes teamwork, employs varied approaches to address:
- Entrepreneurial thinking—within established corporate environments as well as in start-ups
- Innovation as a strategic tool
- The importance of effective leadership in bringing about change
- The value of teamwork
- The importance of having a global advantage
- Quality as a competitive advantage
Babson emphasizes integrative learning through its modular curriculum. A module is a carefully channeled combination of academic "streams" that together shape and define a larger topic. Each module is cross-disciplinary, and each builds on those that came before. The first-year MBA curriculum features four modules:
- Creative Management in Dynamic Organizations
- Assessing Business Opportunities
- Designing and Managing the Delivery System
- Growing and Renewing Businesses
These modules provide you with the perspective and cross-functional skills essential for success in a dynamic business environment.
The second year
Your second-year builds on the first. In particular, elective courses let you focus on your specific career goals and interests.
