Entrepreneurship both in the bootstrapping and within-an-organization sense, global perspective,…read moreand networking are strengths of this MBA program. The average professor here is very strong in his/her given field of expertise and regarded well outside the college. There is some slight institutional envy here, given the proximity to local world-class competition, but there is also collaboration with those same schools that is a positive, as well as a healthy sense of differentiated purpose here - students and faculty alike are here because they chose it rather than because they settled for it.
The student body is both driven and collaborative, which is a welcome talent combination, rather than the fierce competitiveness that is one alternative. Working together, helping others (as with grad-to-undergrad coaching opportunities), and listening to and valuing varying perspectives are part and parcel of earning a degree here. Understanding that hard, disciplined, focused work frequently pays off is another valuable attribute of the student body.
When the Career Center really finds its groove, expect a more meaningful climb in the various MBA rankings, because a large percentage of the student body here is truly doing dynamic, intriguing, and lucrative things. I've personally witnessed a surge in Babson brand awareness as a result of efforts made by the Career Center lately, and the College is doing some innovative things to energize the alumni and employer base around the school's message, as well.
Regarding other public-facing activities, Babson engages businesses well through the Executive Education Center, welcoming idea sharing to keep not only relevant, but cutting edge. The school also participates in the community, as with its service as a waypoint in the Pan-Mass Challenge. Babson is a high-profile education center of choice for many foreign students, as well, including large draw from Latin America and Asia.
A pristine campus within the picturesque Wellesley setting doesn't hurt either. Even if you're not in the market for a business degree, a trip to the campus is likely to be a pleasant experience.