Move from idea to launch with an online Master of Science in Management in Business Creation (MSBC).
Build your business while earning your master's from the leading college for entrepreneurship. In Babson’s new flexible, part-time business creation degree, you’ll build your venture in real time as you learn from experienced faculty, receive mentorship from established entrepreneurs, and graduate with a degree and an investor-ready business plan.
– U.S. News & World Report, 2025
– The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine, 2026
– The Wall Street Journal, 2026
Babson’s Master in Business Creation gives you the resources and support you need to grow as an entrepreneur who can imagine, design, and execute new ventures that create economic and social value in a rapidly changing world. Each course is designed to take you from the classroom to the real world as you build your business in real time.
Babson College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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The MSBC is a flexible, online program that takes two years to complete. Each class within the MSBC is seven weeks long and made up of asynchronous coursework as well as live virtual events where you’ll be invited to collaborate with your peers, connect with faculty, and hear from guest speakers. All live sessions are recorded for additional flexibility and convenience.
Students who complete the MSBC program are eligible to stack their credits toward a Part-Time MBA at Babson.
The first module teaches you the crucial business fundamentals.
The second module teaches you how to apply the fundamentals while designing your business.
The third module teaches you how to create your go-to-market launch plan and how to pitch for investment.
Identify and frame entrepreneurial opportunities, structure analysis, and lay the groundwork for effective venture design and launch.
Challenge assumptions and create new venture opportunities through an iterative, human-centered design process.
Demonstrate a growth mindset and self-awareness to recognize when and how to take action in launching and leading ventures.
Navigate ambiguity by applying an agile, experimental approach to testing, learning, and pivoting new venture ideas.
Use data and storytelling to illustrate venture performance and articulate sustainable, quantifiable financial and stakeholder value.
Courses in the online MSBC are designed for entrepreneurs and working professionals, combining podcast-style lectures and AI-supported assignments with meaningful interaction built in.
AI-powered tutors, trained on course content, provide you with real-time guidance as you work through assignments and questions at your own pace, making it even easier to complete your coursework on a flexible schedule.
Plus, build connections with your professors and classmates through live virtual sessions, featuring guest speakers, in-class activities, and opportunities to learn from your fellow aspiring entrepreneurs. Live sessions take place several times per semester and are recorded for added flexibility if you cannot attend.
The Inaugural Class Scholarship supports admitted students who deposit for Babson’s new MS in Business Creation and begin classes in Spring 2027. All admitted students within the first MSBC cohort will qualify for the Inaugural Class Scholarship.
Babson empowers entrepreneurs. I chose to be in an environment where I can not only gain knowledge from an entrepreneurial point of view but also mingle with very forward-thinking students and professors.
Open the door to a global network of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs who are eager to support you in your venture creation journey. As an MSBC student, you’ll build connections with alumni mentors who will be there to answer your questions, offer advice, and help you develop your business.
Once you complete the program, you’ll also have the opportunity to pitch your venture to a panel of alumni judges in the Chomper, a pitch competition exclusive to MSBC students produced as part of Babson’s B.E.T.A. Challenge. With cash prizes on the line, you have the opportunity to graduate with tangible support, guidance, and investment into your business.
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Sebastian Gomez-Puerto MBA’14 and Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA’24 worked together for months before they finally met in person. Their partnership exemplifies the power of Babson’s alumni network and the impact of thoughtful mentorship.
“The network that Babson has that can open doors for you and give you answers to the questions that you have. There is lifetime support from Babson.” – Aleksandr Malashchenko MBA’24
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Babson was everything I was looking for—personal, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and action-driven. It felt like the perfect place to take bold ideas and turn them into something real.
Find future mentors like Professor Keith Rollag throughout your business creation program experience. Professor Rollag teaches courses on organizational behavior, teamwork and leadership, and his research focuses on newcomer socialization and training, organizational culture, social networks, and leadership development.
Throughout each course in the MSBC program, you’ll work closely with experienced faculty and gain valuable insights that you can apply directly to your venture. With engaging live class sessions and frequent opportunities for individualized feedback, you’ll be equipped with the tools and resources you need to transform your ideas into action with guidance at every step.
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Interested in applying an entrepreneurial approach within a larger organization? Babson’s MS in Entrepreneurial Leadership is a nine-month, full-time program that gives you the opportunity to build hands-on experience while developing your skills as an innovator and a leader.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MSELBabson’s master's of business creation is not self-paced. Each class within the business creation program is seven weeks long, combining independent, flexible coursework and pre-recorded instruction with several live-online sessions per course. All live sessions are recorded for additional flexibility and convenience.
The MS in Entrepreneurial Leadership is ideal for students who are eager to develop their skills as entrepreneurial leaders and innovators before transitioning to a role within a larger organization or family business. Rooted in hands-on learning, students in the MSEL program develop the in-demand, real-world experiences they need to make an impact from day one.
The MS in Business Creation is designed for students who have an idea for a business venture in mind and are looking for a road map to guide them as they work toward launch. Students in the business creation program receive mentorship and support from experienced entrepreneurs and dedicated faculty as they take their venture from idea to launch.
Yes, international students are able to enroll in the MSBC program. The coursework is 100% online, featuring independent coursework and recorded instruction so that students have the flexibility to accommodate busy schedules and time zone differences. There will be several live online sessions with faculty and classmates per course, however these will be recorded if you are not able to attend. The program is not visa eligible.
Over 93% of job-seeking MS graduates found employment within six months of graduation in 2025, demonstrating the value of an entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of hands-on experience, and the power of the Babson network.
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