What is experiential learning? At Babson, we’re all about hands-on learning, from the classroom to internships to social activities and beyond. From day one of our experiential learning program, you’ll be immersed in real-world experiences.
You’ll start and run a venture. You might manage part of the College’s endowment. You can explore the world by studying abroad. You will make an impact at your summer internships.
Toward the end of your academic journey, you will bring it all together with the Advanced Experiential requirement. This 4-credit requirement allows you to select a course in the discipline of your choice, through which you will gain valuable experiential experience by collaborating with an external organization to identify, analyze, and develop ideas for growth.
This is your zenith. And, it’s only fitting that you will end your undergraduate journey as it started: immersed in an experiential education experience that will prepare you for success in any role, within any organization or industry.
employed, continuing education, or involved in volunteer, military, or service programs within six months of graduation*
87% had at least one internship while at Babson
of students get the experience of interacting with business leaders
*Based on a knowledge rate of 83%.
Through the Advanced Experiential requirement, you will build skills in the areas of strategy, sales, operations, marketing, and human capital—skills that will serve you for the rest of your career and life. Expect your experiential education to include applied projects with companies or nonprofits—from startups to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofits. You’ll build and practice skills beyond the classroom setting, such as leadership, teamwork, and communication. And, you’ll hit the ground running when you graduate.
Babson students excel at applying their ideas to the real world. Here are some recent examples of our students exploring business from all angles, evolving the theories they’ve learned in the classroom.
Students in the Babson College Fund manage a $4.3 million portion of the College’s endowment—some of them even pitched their stock picks in front of legendary investor Peter Lynch.
From Dunkin’ Brands, to the Boston Red Sox, to Wolfgang Puck, learn how Babson’s Management Consulting Field Experience challenges you to solve a real business problem.
In the Retailing Management course, students go into Boston and open and run a mobile retail unit on a busy city block. Did someone remember to curate the in-store playlist?
Students in Associate Professor Vini Onyemah’s Sales in Action course learn why entrepreneurial sales is a critical skill for any role in any organization.
Learn how the Scaling Lean Ventures course pairs student teams with real organizations to identify operating constraints and implement improvements.
With Advanced Experiential, you will develop skills in three distinct areas.
Your Advanced Experiential courses cut across the curriculum and integrate various academic disciplines. You’ll learn skills that are essential to the future of business, and gain insights into specific industries and job functions that you may want to pursue after graduation. (The list below is not exhaustive.)
Enhance your classroom learning through a variety of programs, analyze real-time organizational opportunities, and create value-added solutions. Access key organization leaders, present your ideas to managers, and receive valuable feedback in the process.
Note: Not all internships are accepted to fulfill the Advanced Experiential academic requirement.
Babson's Management Consulting Field Experience (Babson MCFE) is likely one of the most memorable classes you’ll take at Babson. Together with a small team and a coach, you’ll get connected to a business (local, U.S.-based, or even international) and work to address a current business challenge.
See why Joseph Weintraub, Director of MCFE, relishes his students’ eureka moments.
Learn between the lines. Break down barriers. Broaden your business knowledge. And, grow your cultural awareness. Babson offers you top-notch study-abroad programs in line with your degree.
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of students study abroad
alumni in 128 countries
The Glavin Office of International Education at Babson partners with top international business schools and organizations to offer you engaging global experiences while earning Babson credit toward your degree. In addition to its robust study abroad offerings, the Glavin Office offers the following experiential learning programs:
Glavin Global Fellows (GGF) is a community of undergraduate students who are passionate about global issues, language study, and international experiences on campus and beyond. Glavin Global Fellows enjoy many global learning benefits including mini-grant funding opportunities for study, research, or internship abroad. Fellows may also pursue the GGF digital badge to showcase their global engagement during their 4 years at Babson. Learn more about the GGF program.
The Office of Faith & Service sponsors noncredit trips during winter and spring breaks. Take advantage of the opportunity to engage in an intensive service experience with communities in need in places such as:
