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Babson MBA Program Comparison

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Program Focus Well suited for individuals needing to more fully develop their business knowledge through our holistic, integrated curriculum and hands–on consulting experiences Ideal for business undergraduates whose career track demands an accelerated full–time, 12–month MBA experience Our 24–month blended on-campus, on-line part–time MBA is for more seasoned working professionals with a senior–level career track in mind Perfect for working professionals who need a part–time MBA program that allows maximum flexibility to accommodate professional or personal demands
Program Type Full time Full time Part Time Part Time
Experience Requirement Minimum two years full-time work experience Minimum two years full-time work experience Average is 12 years full-time work experience (recommended minimum: 8 years) Minimum two years full-time work experience
Unique Features
  • » Requires international component
  • » Summer internship opportunities
  • » Requires business undergraduate degree
  • » Mainstreams with second-year MBA students in fall
  • » Cohort of part-time colleagues
  • » On-campus and Web-based instruction
  • » Ability to work from home or office, and during business
  • » Flexible course scheduling across spring, summer, and fall semesters
  • » Self-paced
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  student body profile - most recent enrolled class
Class Size 157 students 60 students 112 students 98 students
Gender Distribution 29% female 32% female 21% female 34% female
Ethnic Diversity 24% of U.S. students are traditionally under-represented minorities 14% of U.S. students are traditionally under-represented minorities 15% of U.S. students are traditionally under-represented minorities 23% of US students are traditionally under-represented minorities
International Diversity 44% international 50% international 11% international 18% international
Average Work Experience 5 years 5 years 12 years 7 years
Top 4 Undergraduate Majors Represented
  • » Business
  • » Engineering
  • » Arts/Humanities
  • » Business
  • » Engineering
  • » Business
  • » Math/Science
  • » Social Science
  • » Engineering
  • » Business
  • » Arts/Humanities
  • » Social Science
  program specifics
Class Begins September '08 May '08 October '08 or
March '09		 September '08 or
January '09
Class Location Babson Park, MA Babson Park, MA Babson Park, MA (October/March) or
Portland, OR (October) 		Babson Park, MA
Class Schedule Days: Monday - Friday Days: Monday - Friday Intensive two-day face-to-face sessions every six weeks (Friday and Saturday) and distance learning Evenings and weekends
Program Structure Fixed curriculum in core first year; Electives and 3 credit required capstone in second year Fixed curriculum in summer core; electives and 3 credit required capstone rest of year Fixed curriculum during core; Electives and 6 credit required capstone in second year Fixed curriculum during core; Electives remain part of program
Credit Hours 62 credit hours 45 required credit hours Maximum of 46 credits Maximum 60 credit hours
Time to Complete 21 months 12 months 24 months 36 months (or less)
Graduation May May May, September, or December May, September, or December
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  financial information (2008-2009)
Tuition $38,500 per year $51,730 (total program tuition) $50,766 (estimated total program tuition) $1,088 per credit
  application requirements
Where do I apply? Apply Online Apply Online Apply Online Apply Online
GMAT Required? Yes Yes The admissions committee may determine that a GMAT score is needed if the initial review of application materials (including transcripts from all academic institutions) Yes
Interview Required? Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evaluative interviews, as part of the official application process, are by invitation only and are scheduled by the Admissions office.
Experiential Learning (EL): Curriculum supplanted with EL aimed at real-world problem solving and student-centered learning. Required—BCAP
Elective—MCFE		 Elective—MCFE Elective—MCFE Elective—MCFE