Program Introduction
Babson College's Business Foundation program is a comprehensive curriculum designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills required to understand and manage all aspects of modern business. The program focuses on building a solid foundation in core functional areas of business, including accounting, management, marketing, finance, information technology, law, and economics. It also emphasizes entrepreneurship and innovation, fostering students' ability to identify and develop new business opportunities. The curriculum offers students practical experience in solving real-world business problems and teaches them to apply analytical thinking and critical reasoning to all aspects of business decision-making. All students, regardless of career goals, take the Business Foundation courses, which help them develop an entrepreneurial mindset and understand the interconnected nature of business operations. Students learn to navigate the complexities of real business environments by combining theory and practice, with an education that emphasizes global perspectives and ethical decision-making.
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Program Length48 months
- Teaching MethodsOffline
- Foundations of Management: Core concepts of business management with focus on organizational theory, leadership principles, team dynamics, project management, and operations management - Business Communication: Development of effective written and oral business communication skills, presentation techniques, business etiquette, and professional document creation - Financial Accounting: Interpretation and analysis of financial statements, accounting principles, financial reporting, and evaluation of company performance from an investor perspective - Business Law: Impact of legal environment on business, contracts, intellectual property, employment law, business forms, and regulatory compliance - Economics Foundations: Principles of micro and macroeconomics, market structures, pricing mechanisms, and impact of economic policies on business - Marketing: Consumer behavior, market research, branding, product development, pricing strategies, digital marketing, and distribution channel management - Information Technology: Data analysis for business decision-making, utilization of digital tools, information systems management, and cybersecurity fundamentals - Entrepreneurship: Opportunity identification, business plan development, startup financing, innovation management, and cultivation of entrepreneurial mindset - Financial Management: Financial planning, capital structure, investment evaluation, risk management, business valuation, and financial decision-making - Integrated Experience: Capstone course integrating and applying knowledge from all business functional areas through real-world business projects
Business Analyst
$65,000 ~ $85,000
Marketing Specialist
$60,000 ~ $80,000
Financial Analyst
$70,000 ~ $90,000
| Intakes | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | 2025-01-02 |
Admission Requirement
- GPANo Min Score
- SAT / ACTNo Min Score
100
7.0
- Common ApplicationRequired
- High School TranscriptRequired
- Personal StatementRequired
- Letters of RecommendationRequired
- SAT/ACTOptional
- Certified English test score reportRequired
Fees and Funding
$58,650/Year
$14,548/Year
$75