Babson College

What you'll study

Instruction spans two 14-week semesters and integrates core management fundamentals with practical projects. Classroom topics include marketing, economics, accounting, operations, management, finance, strategy and design thinking. Listed core courses include:

• Data Exploration (Quantitative Methods)
• Entrepreneurial Economics
• Finance for Entrepreneurs
• Information Technology Law
• Marketing Management
• Operations Management
• Resource Planning and Control (Managerial Accounting)
• Strategy and Consulting
• Design Thinking

Complementing coursework are four action-based experiential components:

• Creating You: Building Your Professional Life — career skill-building, collaboration with Babson centers, and opportunities to coach high school entrepreneurs
• Leading Entrepreneurial Action Project (LEAP) — team-based venture definition, design, and development
• Global Experience — an international study trip during January break (past destinations include Chile, China, Tanzania)
• Strategic Analysis Consulting Project — consulting for a local organization on a real strategic issue

Entry requirements

The programme is intended for students coming directly from undergraduate study or with about 1–2 years of work experience (average reported work experience ~1 year). There is no GMAT/GRE requirement. The programme typically starts in late August and runs for nine months.

Career prospects

Babson reports strong early outcomes for MSEL graduates: 95% of job-searching MSEL alumni are employed within six months of graduation, with an average U.S. salary reported as $67,000 in 2025. About 24% of graduates are engaged in their own ventures. The curriculum and experiential projects are designed to prepare students for roles in new venture creation, consulting, and leadership positions across industries.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Applicants to the full-time programme are automatically considered for Babson Full Time Merit awards, which include partial and full scholarships recognizing leadership and diversity. Babson alumni receive a 20% tuition reduction for the MSEL. Prospective students should explore institutional aid options and the graduate admissions office for specific funding opportunities.