Math-minded students thrive in the quantitative methods concentration, which provides quantitative business methods and analysis tools that can be widely applied in a variety of fields.
This concentration focuses on applied problem-solving methodologies where quantitative models are built and used for quantitative decision making. In addition, quantitative analysis courses in this concentration are designed to offer a fine balance between depth and breadth, relevance and rigor, and critical and analytical thinking.
Where the Quantitative Methods Concentration Will Take You
Understanding statistical forecasting and quantitative business analysis, including how to decipher and use data strategically, is a skill entrepreneurial leaders use to turn problems into opportunities. Being able to predict outcomes using time series forecasting mehtods, and other strategies means taking risks doesn’t scare you and you can pivot when challenges arise.
The quantitative methods for business concentration provides tools and techniques such as corporate management, investment banking, consulting, information technology, finance, economics, ecommerce, and marketing.
Babson students who take quantitative analyst courses have gone on to work as consultants in sports and entertainment, cyber security experts and analysts, and leaders in the operation divisions of companies, including their own.