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Part-Time Flexible MBA Program

Uncover your full entrepreneurial leadership potential at Babson College. Across all industries and all levels of an organization, entrepreneurial leaders are sought after for their courage to confront complex problems and their drive to create both economic and social value. The Part-Time Flexible MBA program teaches you how to practice this type of leadership and inspire yourself and those around you to become strong risk managers, exceptional uncertainty navigators, and highly skilled ambiguity explorers. 

By enrolling in Babson's flexible MBA program, you join a community of learners dedicated to solving complex problems and making a difference in the world. Not only will you develop lasting connections among your MBA cohort, but you will have Babson’s network of 45,000+ alumni across 128 countries to support you throughout your career.

#1

MBA in entrepreneurship for 31 consecutive years
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$163,004

Average salary of part time MBAs
3 years after graduation
Financial Times, 2021

The Part Time MBA Designed for Working Professionals

The Babson MBA from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business teaches you to step into your power as an entrepreneurial leader and apply your education to your work from day one. Our cutting-edge part time MBA curriculum combines fundamental business lessons, experiential learning and market-aligned electives so you can customize your program to build the skills and expertise you need to excel in your career. In the Part-Time Flex MBA program, you will earn an advanced education that gives you the problem-solving mindset, expansive network and tangible action plan you need to achieve your desired goals, with a customized course schedule that works best for you.

An In-Person Classroom Experience with Online Options

Ideal for those who envision coming to campus and enjoying an in-person class experience, the flexible part time MBA program offers you the option to attend class online when you need to, as well as a selection of in-person and online electives in order to accommodate your busy schedule. 

Whether you are balancing your part time MBA with work, travel, or raising a family, the Flex MBA format gives you the space to stay focused on what’s important to you while working toward the valuable degree you desire. Engaging class discussions and lectures from global thought leaders, real-world learning experiences, 24/7 career guidance—you get all of it, without putting a pause on your career.

No GMAT/GRE? No problem. There is no GMAT/GRE requirement for 2025 entry.

At A Glance

Next Start Date
September
Next App Deadline
November 15
Investment
$1,990 per course credit, scholarships available
Format
In-person and Synchronous Online
Test Requirement
No GRE/GMAT Required
Location
Wellesley and Online

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Babson College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
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  • 39% Women
  • 11% International
  • 29% Domestic Students of Color
  • Average GPA: 3.15
  • Average Work Experience: 11-12 years

Save on Part-Time MBA Tuition

Find out how much you can save on your tuition through options like advanced standing credit opportunities and merit-based scholarships. For a part-time student, Babson’s Tuition and Financial Aid Office works with you to review your financing options and find the best fit for you to make your degree a reality.

If you’re a Babson alumni, you can save 20% on tuition. Or, if your company is part of the Babson Strategic Alliance program, you and your colleagues receive a 15% discount on tuition. Find out if your organization participates and, if not, how to join.

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Learn from Leaders in their Fields

At Babson, our faculty are not just educators—they are business owners, leaders in their fields, and top-tier advisors. Babson faculty are accessible, encouraging, motivating, and above all else, they believe in their students.

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Electives that Elevate You—Over 50 to Choose from

With Babson’s part time MBA program, you don’t have to compromise quality for convenience. This flexible business degree gives you access to premier elective MBA courses and hands-on opportunities so that you can tailor your graduate experience to fit your unique aspirations. Take advantage of Babson’s action-based learning model and choose from over 50 relevant electives, available in both online and in-person formats, so you can make proactive steps toward your goals today—whether that’s a career change, earning a desirable promotion, or something else entirely.

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Gain Hands-on Experience

As one of the best part time MBAs in entrepreneurship, Babson partners with organizations of all sizes so that students have the opportunity to take on real-world business challenges. You’ll have ​​the ability to unleash your business potential and create value-added solutions by consulting directly with these companies. Babson’s experiential learning complements your classroom education through real world experience, team dynamic skill building, and career insight to help you build confidence and take on your next big initiative.

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I didn’t want to go back to school for a typical MBA, I was looking for real-world skills instead. I love the people I’ve met at Babson, they keep me inspired and engaged.
Ryan Ross MBA’20
Program Manager, Networking and Cyber Technology, Raytheon BBN Technologies

What does it look like to balance work, life, and a part-time MBA? Between going to school at night, holding down a full-time job and being a parent, Ryan Ross MBA'20 also got involved with the Sustainability and Energy Club during his time at Babson—a decision motivated by his desire to make a positive impact on the world for his young son.

Part-Time Flex MBA Curriculum

All part time MBA students learn the fundamentals via the nine core courses, 18 credits in total. The rest of Babson's flexible MBA program is yours to customize and align with your goals and passions. Specialize and build skills in a variety of areas through 27 credits of market-aligned elective courses, in topics ranging from game theory to social impact. You also can choose from seven concentration tracks to better focus on your area of interest. 

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Core Courses

The Flex MBA core is experiential, interdisciplinary, and built to ground you in key functional areas. As a part time student, there’s increased flexibility to when and how you complete your core courses.

Part-Time Flex MBA students may choose from a range of in person and online elective courses to build their ideal schedule. Electives specialize and build skills in a variety of areas, including:

  • Machine Learning Methods for Business
  • Business Strategy and Game Theory
  • Artificial Intelligence for Business Decisions
  • Disruptive Change and Enterprise Transformation
  • Food Entrepreneurship
  • Leading Business Turnarounds
  • Leading for Social Value
  • Negotiations
  • New Venture Creation
  • Real Estate Investment Fundamentals

Four Learning Goals

Babson’s Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® methodology prepares you to become an entrepreneurial leader so you can address the greatest challenges of business and society, including innovation, growth, integrated sustainability, and globalization. Whether you’re making an impact within an established organization or starting your own venture, your increased self-awareness, expanded mindset, and refined skill set will allow you to create both economic and social value.

This experience is guided by four learning goals.

Collaboration

Collaborate with and learn from others to accomplish a common goal or create an original work.

Leadership

Lead people to work toward shared goals with consideration of the ethical implications of their actions.

Communication

Develop and express ideas strategically, through written, oral, and visual formats, to a specific audience for a desired purpose.

Problem solving

Analyze and assess ideas and data to make decisions and recommendations appropriate to situations and stakeholders.

Classroom Time Commitment

The Part-Time Flexible MBA program allows students who prefer a traditional, seated classroom experience the opportunity to engage with their peers and professors in person. Students are expected to attend classes on campus at least three of the seven nights within the duration of the core courses. Elective courses are available in both online and flexible in person formats. All in-person classes include the option to participate live-online as needed to help students balance work, business travel, and family commitments with their education.

Optimize Your Potential with the Best Part-Time MBA for Working Professionals

Babson's part-time MBA alumni are making an impact across organizations and industries. Some of their employers include Airbnb, Athenahealth, Bose Corporation, Deloitte, IBM, New Balance, PwC, and Target.

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What Part-Time MBA Graduates Are Doing

  • Account Executive, Small Business
  • Associate Manager, Digital Activation
  • Associate Wealth Manager
  • Category Manager
  • Creative Manager
  • Director Business Development
  • Engineer Upstream Process Development
  • Head of Innovation, Corporate Responsibility
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Revenue Accounting and Controls Associate
  • Senior Corporate Analyst
  • Senior Manager Creative Operations
  • Senior Product Manager
  • Senior Solutions Enterprise Architect Manager
  • Supply Chain Planner
Centers and Institutes

Build Your Network through Centers and Institutes

Babson’s Centers and Institutes offer even more ways to personalize your experience and dig deeper into what interests you. With a wide range of events at your disposal, there are countless opportunities to collaborate and network with a community that extends well beyond the College. From industry-focused centers addressing health innovation, finance, and franchising, to institutes dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurship and family business, there’s no shortage of great opportunities.

Discover How You Can Get Involved
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Graduate Student Services

Find the career support and guidance you need to make your goals a reality. Part-Time MBA students have access to Babson’s full selection of Graduate Student Services, including the Graduate Center for Career Development (CCD), with resources available both in person and online. Take advantage of industry-specific professional development opportunities, including career mentors, employer networking opportunities, alumni introductions, interview coaching, and more.

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Part-Time Flex MBA FAQs

Selecting the Flex program signals that you want to come to class in person, but need the flexibility on some occasions to engage in class remotely due to work, travel, or other personal obligations. In the Flex core, faculty will look to see you in class during a minimum of 3 out of 7 sessions per class. Elective courses are available in both online and flexible in person formats. All in person classes include the option to participate live-online as needed so you can build a course load that works with your busy schedule. 

Our part-time online MBA program includes a core curriculum that is fully online with live classes, so you can learn and engage in real-time class discussions remotely. The Flex MBA gives you an in-person MBA program experience for your core curriculum with optional online flexibility. Both part-time MBA programs give you access to the same selection of MBA electives, which are available in both online and in-person formats, enabling you to choose the courses that best fit your schedule.

The workload of a course in hours is a function of the number of credits, independent of the modality of the course, or the way in which you access it. For example, a regular 3-credit course over 14 weeks requires students to spend about 2-3 hours in a class session and 4-6 hours of working on class materials outside of class (readings, project work, etc.).

That means, all of Babson's courses require the commitment to work in regular intervals, often but not always, on a weekly basis.

Once enrolled, PTMBA students do not need to transfer between formats. As a Babson MBA student you are welcome to take courses in the modality that best fits your needs.

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