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Requirements
Please note that the degree will be granted in the semester in which the student has met all academic course requirements and where the student is in good standing in all respects.
To be eligible for a Babson graduate degree or certificate students must attain a minimum 2.80 cumulative grade point average (GPA), based on a 4.00 scale, on all credits earned in the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. The minimum required number of credits earned by each program is as follows:
| PROGRAM | CORE | ELECTIVES | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-Year MBA | 15 credits | 30 credits | 45 credits |
| One-Year MBA | 15 credits | 30 credits | 45 credits |
| Part-time MBA | 18 credits | 27 credits | 45 credits |
| Blended Learning MBA - Miami | 46 credits | 46 credits | |
| Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership (MSEL) | 30 credits | 0 credits | 30 credits |
| Master of Science in Advanced Entrepreneurial Leadership (MSAEL) | 27 credits | 3 credits | 30 credits |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA)* | 18 credits | 12 credits | 30 credits |
| Master of Science in Finance (MSF)* | 15 credits | 15 credits | 30 credits |
| Certificate of Advanced Management (CAM) | 0-15 credits | 9-15 credits | |
* Students in the MSBA and MSF Programs must complete their elective credits from a list of approved course options.
Degree Time Limit
| Program | Maximum Number of years allowed to complete program |
|---|---|
| MBA | 8 Years from entry date |
| MSAEL | 4 Years from entry date |
| MSEL | 4 Years from entry date |
| MSF | 4 Years from entry date |
| MSBA | 4 Years from entry date |
| CAM | 3 Years from entry date |
Students eligible to take a leave of absence should keep in mind the program-specific time limit is still in effect.
An exception to the degree time limit requirement may be made at the sole discretion of the Office of Graduate Academic Services in unusual circumstances where compelling cause is demonstrated.
Latin Honors
Honors at graduation are awarded to graduate students by program as follows:
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.80 to 4.00
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.70 to 3.79
- Cum Laude: 3.60 to 3.69
Honors are determined based on GPAs of all graduates from within the current academic year.
Commencement
Walker Policy
Graduate School students who have not yet completed their degree requirements may be eligible to participate (“walk”) in the May Commencement ceremony. Students must meet the criteria outlined below. At the Commencement ceremony, walkers will wear the full academic regalia, sit with all graduates, have their name announced, and have their name printed in the Commencement program with the appropriate notations (honors will not be listed).
The 2024 Graduate School Commencement walker policy is outlined below.
To be eligible to participate as a Commencement ceremony walker, you must meet the following criteria:
- Students currently enrolled in a Babson degree program who registered for their remaining degree requirements by March 31, 2024 and are expected to graduate in August 2024.
- Maintain a minimum 2.80 cumulative GPA and be eligible in all other respects for graduation.
- Complete an Application for Degree. Make sure you select August from the Anticipated Graduation Date field. Please note—the May App for Degree deadline of March 31 applies to walkers. If the Application for Degree is not completed by this deadline, the name printed in the Commencement program and the name read at the Commencement ceremony will be the name that appears on your academic record. Once you submit your App for Degree, you should expect to see “Your information has been saved.” You will not receive a confirmation email.
- Complete the Commencement Clearance Process (CCP). This site opens in April. The CCP is where you RSVP to the Commencement ceremony and complete additional tasks to be eligible to participate.
Certificate students are not eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony.