Students will start their journey with the award-winning, first-year FME course, a mainstay of the Babson experience that teaches them entrepreneurial leadership from the new startup perspective, outside of an established business. It consists of three components: Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME)-Babson’s signature first-year experience for all students-and new core coursework in Socio-Economic Systems and the Advanced Experiential requirement.įoundations of Management and Entrepreneurship (FME) Students entering in Fall 2021 will experience the new curriculum for their entire time at Babson. That perspective combined with internships, global opportunities, and real-world know-how prepares Babson graduates for success in any business setting, large or small, startup or established brand. “They try to bring that same lens in the classroom outside the classroom, so that students apply what they learn while they’re with us and when they leave us.”īy exploring issues from multiple perspectives, students begin to see the overlapping nature of both their courses and the challenges facing society. They all know who you are, what you’re interested in, and how you contribute in the classroom,” Murphy said. “Babson is a personalized experience, where the faculty all know their students’ names. Students nurture their leadership, teamwork, and critical-thinking abilities as they learn business fundamentals, while staying grounded in the liberal arts and sciences.īecause real-world problems do not have disciplinary boundaries, Babson students learn to employ their entire education to overcome obstacles and engage in solutions-in college courses, through internships, and after graduation.
BABSON FME SERIES
“The skills and mindset that we cultivate here in a classroom are really meant to translate beyond that classroom.” A Transdisciplinary Approachīabson’s best-in-class curriculum will continue to feature a series of interconnected courses weaving through different academic disciplines. “We’re developing students as lifelong learners,” Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and Professor of Management Wendy Murphy said. The updated curriculum adds new emphasis on sustainability and hands-on learning as core components of educating the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. To serve the changing needs of both students and society, Babson College is rolling out innovations to its undergraduate curriculum for Fall 2021.
A college’s curriculum is the heart of a student’s experience-the primary means of gaining the knowledge and skills that will not only land a job upon graduation, but also last a lifetime.