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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 155 students 87 students 152 students 63 students
Gender Distribution 37% female 33% female 22% female 32% female
Ethnic Diversity 26% of U.S. students are traditionally under-represented minorities 35% of U.S. students are traditionally under-represented minorities 25% of U.S. students are traditionally under-represented minorities 9% of US students are traditionally under-represented minorities
International Diversity 41% international 44% international 14% international 29% international
Average Work Experience 5.2 years 6 years 13 years 7 years
Top 4 Undergraduate Majors Represented
  • » Business
  • » Engineering
  • » Arts/Humanities
  • » Social Sciences
  • » Business
  • » Economics
  • » Engineering
  • » Engineering
  • » Business
  • » Math/Science
  • » Computer Science
  • » Business
  • » Engineering
  • » Math/Science
  • » Social Sciences
  Note: All students accepted to the One-Year MBA program will have completed all or substantially all of the prerequisite business courses listed in the Program Overview.
  program specifics
Class Begins September May September or March September or January
Class Location Babson Park, MA Babson Park, MA Babson Park, MA (September/March) or
Portland, OR (September) 		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
Tuition $40,600 per year $54,058 (total program tuition) $56,002 (estimated total program tuition) $1,137 per credit
  Please see Annual Expenses for more detailed information.
  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 reveals specific areas of concern or question.

 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