Babson Electives Abroad and Away are short-term courses that combine classroom instruction on the Babson campus with company site visits, cultural excursions, and hands-on experiences abroad or away. Led by Babson faculty, these courses also include on-site lectures given by partner school faculty and distinguished guest speakers. The academic content for these courses is diverse and specialized, ranging from the supply chain of coffee bean in Costa Rica to entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley to new ventures in Fashion in London. The International Consulting short-term course combines classroom instruction with real-world consulting on a business issue identified by an international company. Short-Term Programs are offered to students during academic breaks in January, March, May, August and Thanksgiving break.
The Glavin Office of International Education has approved a set of guidelines and policies to assist and support the following short-term programs: Electives Abroad, Electives Away, and International Consulting Experience.