At Babson, you discover what you want out of your career by expanding your network and building on your experiences in the classroom and in the real world.
The Hoffman Family Undergraduate Center for Career Development (CCD) at Babson offers students support to identify and seek out undergraduate internships and other professional opportunities to foster that early career growth and exploration. Through panels, one-on-one advising sessions, and networking events (among many other Career Resources), CCD is here to help you explore career options and the various Professional Paths available to you.
College internship and other professional experiences are an important stepping stone on your career journey. These opportunities provide students with a chance to experiment by working in areas of career interest and developing skills that will be invaluable to you as you start your career.
of the class of 2025 had at least one internship while at Babson
companies hired Babson graduates from the Class of 2025
of the Class of 2025 report strong alignment between their positions and career interests
Percentages are based on a knowledge rate of 85%. Percentages have been rounded and therefore may not total 100%.
While internships are not required at Babson, almost 90 percent of our students do at least one. Our students seek out opportunities, and blaze their own professional trail. At Babson, our students are go-getters, building out their skills and confidence to find internships and the professional environments they want to try out.
Our resources, including providing access to various networking opportunities and growth tools, are here to supplement that drive and support our students as they explore the career avenues that interest them.
Additionally, experiential learning, or hands-on learning, is baked into what we teach at Babson, and internships are a big part of that. Because of that, we want to ensure you pursue the opportunities and industries that interest and challenge you the most. We have specific courses and programs that are designed so you can excel while you figure out your professional passions and build marketable skills.
Offered for students who want to add value to their internship experience or need to receive credit during an internship, this course helps you apply your classwork in a real-world business setting. The Career Exploration Lab also supports international students’ ability to obtain the proper visas required to work in the U.S.
Designed to complement our students’ professional learning during a summer internship, you can earn course credit while receiving guidance and mentorship, all as part of your early professional development.
Each summer, CCD proudly offers awards to students who accept global and domestic internships that may otherwise cause financial hardship. We aim to make it possible for you to engage in internships, whether paid or unpaid, so you can pursue the professional path you want.
While technical topics from business analytics and operations management surfaced, the experiential learning and soft skills from FME were invaluable. Green and Blue Technology Solutions, Socio-Ecological Systems: Urban Systems, and Biomimicry were also helpful and enabled me to speak with confidence on sustainability topics and create engaging educational content."
The answer is everywhere! Our curriculum, with foundations in business and the liberal arts and sciences mixed with hands-on experience, allows our students to tackle anything. Whatever your next step is, the entrepreneurial leadership mindset you gain while at Babson will get you there.
Our business case challenge was essentially a high-level pitch to the company, where we presented an innovative solution supported by projected costs, ROI, an implementation timeline, and operational considerations. My FME experience taught me how to effectively communicate ideas, structure a persuasive pitch, and work in a team with people with different work styles. Those skills translated directly to the real-world setting of my internship, helping me collaborate efficiently and deliver a strong, well-researched presentation to industry professionals."
Our students take advantage of opportunities at both local Boston-area businesses, startups, NGOs, and non-profits as well as companies in their hometowns and all over the world. Our students in the past have found positions at large accounting firms such as KPMG and PwC, explored retail and the supply chain with TJX, helped market new products with Dunkin Brands, worked with the Boston Red Sox, and interned at agencies like Digitas.
But, this is only a small sample of where our students hone their skills. Our students also find positions at small businesses and work on Capitol Hill, too. You can read more about where Babson students intern in Babson Thought & Action.
