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 corporate social responsibility in Thailand/Malaysia to consulting with startup businesses in Spain. 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.