When Patrick Scanlon MSEL’23 enrolled in Babson’s rigorous nine-month graduate degree in entrepreneurial leadership, he was confident he could advance his leadership skills and career.
What he didn’t expect were the other benefits: camaraderie, networking, a deep diversity of perspectives, and the hands-on experience that allowed him to land his dream job just two days after graduation.
Scanlon is not alone. Since its founding ten years ago, the university’s Master of Science in Management in Entrepreneurial Leadership (MSEL) program has become a springboard for professionals looking to carve their own niche in the entrepreneurial world.
Monica Leal Crombu MSEL’16 took notice of Babson’s degree as soon as it began offering it.
“The MSEL program stood out as a special opportunity for undergraduate students aspiring to attend graduate school,” Krombu said. Before coming to Babson, Klombu knew she wanted to do something bigger with her life, but she didn’t know exactly where to start.
“MSEL promised more than just a degree, it was a comprehensive experience aimed at equipping young professionals like me with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the business world.” Krombu said. “Being here at his MSEL program has helped me learn about my strengths and other parts of myself that I didn’t even realize I had.”
Hands-on experience
It was the experiential learning aspect of the MSEL degree that was important to Scanlon, strategic project manager at Inclusive Fitness. This premier gym was founded by another Babson alumnus, Greg Austin MBA’01, and focuses on providing adaptive fitness to neurodiverse individuals.
As part of his MSEL degree, Scanlon was required to do some consulting for local businesses, and one business clearly jumped out at him.
“When I saw Inclusive Fitness on their client list, I couldn’t help but get excited. Prior to joining the MSEL program, I worked in the fitness industry,” said Scanlon.
In addition to work experience, the MSEL program’s Leading Entrepreneurial Action Project (LEAP) teaches students to become entrepreneurial problem solvers while launching their own ventures.
This skillset helped Gabriel Skelton MSEL’18 advance from account executive to head of sales at OpenBots, a generative AI company that can turn documents into usable data in seconds.
“It worked out well because it was a results-based, meritocratic role, and that’s exactly what Babson had in store for me,” Skelton said. “I absolutely love what I do. I never thought it was possible early in my career.”
Crombe, who works as a sales director at weather-focused site Tomorrow.io, still fondly remembers brainstorming solutions to real-world problems in her LEAP class.
“Babson’s MSEL program immersed me in a global team environment and revealed the value of deep complexity and diversity in teamwork. It helped me improve both,” Krombu said.
“This experience was essentially a bootcamp for the real business world, teaching me to collaborate effectively with anyone, regardless of role, background, or culture. Flexibility, empathy. , understanding became part of my tools to navigate and build a successful career,” she added.
Immediately captivated
As the MSEL degree approaches its first 10 years, Scanlon said he expects the value of his degree to continue to grow. He is already seeing the impact extend beyond the classroom, generating positive feedback from both employers and alumni.
“When people hear the term ‘entrepreneurial leadership’ in a graduate degree, they are immediately drawn to the title,” Scanlon says. “Being able to take the program and back it up in the field through my expertise is fundamental to moving forward in my professional career.”
After graduation, Babson’s alumni network has served as a foundation for alumni like Scanlon, Klombu, and Skelton, providing valuable connections and opportunities. Reflecting on his own experience, Mr. Skelton expressed admiration for the lasting bonds he formed with the program’s faculty and fellow students.
As Director of Sales at Tomorrow.io, Crombe uses his MSEL education to drive sales and work with clients around the world.
“MSEL’s emphasis on entrepreneurship, innovation, and business concept practice has given me a solid foundation to approach complex challenges creatively and effectively.”
Monica Leal Crombu MSEL’16
“MSEL’s focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and putting business concepts into practice has given me a solid foundation to approach complex challenges creatively and effectively,” she explains. did. Crombe’s success highlights the enduring legacy of excellence and innovation within the Babson community.
Babson’s MSEL program continues to power professionals like Scanlon, Skelton, and Crombe, reaffirming its position as the premier institution for entrepreneurial leadership. Through experiential learning, global engagement, and a vibrant community, this degree is on track to train graduates to succeed in dynamic and competitive business environments for decades to come.
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