Career Momentum After Babson: MS Class of 2025 Outcomes Come to Life

Just days before the holidays, Carlos Roberto Dias Neto MSF’25 received the news every graduate student fears: the internship he had accepted was gone. A policy change meant the company would no longer hire international interns. Recruiting season was nearly over. Summer was approaching.

“I was worried,” Dias Neto said. “Most companies had already finished hiring.”

What followed illustrates the impact of Babson College’s specialized master’s programs—and why more than 93% of job-seeking MS Class of 2025 students secured employment within six months of graduation.

A professor stepped in. A guest speaker from Hasbro remembered Dias Neto’s engagement. A last-minute opportunity emerged. Within weeks, he was working on a confidential finance project at the company, an experience that led to a full-time role after graduation.

Dias Neto’s journey, alongside that of Minh Phan MSBA’25, reflects a broader pattern across Babson’s specialized MS programs, where experiential learning translates into strong employment outcomes in finance, analytics, and technology roles. Master of Science in Business Analytics graduates reported an average annual U.S. salary of $78,868, reinforcing the return on investment of a Babson graduate degree. Master of Science in Finance graduates reported an average annual U.S. salary of $82,338.

Beyond course work, MS students tackle real-world challenges through experiences such as the MSBA Consulting Field Project, the Babson College Fund, and opportunities offered through the Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, and the Weissman Foundry. 

Together, these experiences highlight Babson’s emphasis on applied learning, career preparation, and employer engagement.

When Advocacy Changes Trajectory

Originally from Brazil, Dias Neto chose Babson’s MSF program for its global community and applied finance curriculum. He immersed himself in coursework, networking events, and campus leadership, serving as an assistant residential coordinator while completing the 16-month program.

That engagement proved critical when his internship disappeared.

In a risk management course, Dias Neto connected with Hasbro’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance Mark Glenn, a guest speaker invited by Babson Finance Professor Jerome Taillard. Weeks later, when the company needed a last-minute intern, Taillard recommended him.

“The professors, the career coaching, the networking—everything worked together. Babson helped me learn how to build relationships and advocate for myself.”
Carlos Roberto Dias Neto MSF’25

“I went from having no internship to sitting in meetings with the CFO,” Dias Neto said. “It was an incredible learning experience.”

Although the internship didn’t guarantee a job, Dias Neto leaned on the networking and self-advocacy skills he developed at Babson and experiences such as winning the Babson Trading Competition to build connections across the organization. Those conversations ultimately led to a full-time finance role within the company’s high-growth gaming division.

He accepted the offer before graduating and relocated to Seattle shortly afterward. For Dias Neto, the experience reinforced the practical value of Babson’s ecosystem.

“The professors, the career coaching, the networking—everything worked together,” he said. “Babson helped me learn how to build relationships and advocate for myself.”

Translating Analytics Skills into Business Impact

Phan entered Babson with a computer science background and a goal of translating technical expertise into business insight.

The MSBA curriculum provided that bridge. Coursework in data visualization and machine learning became immediately relevant during his internship search and interviews.

During winter break, Phan applied for a cybersecurity data analyst internship at Staples and secured the role after multiple interview rounds. The summer experience allowed him to apply predictive analytics to real business challenges and opened additional opportunities within the company.

After conversations with leaders who recognized his machine learning expertise, Phan transitioned into a full-time sales operations strategy role following graduation.

He credits mentorship from Babson’s Graduate Center for Career Development with helping him articulate the value of his academic experience to employers.

“That guidance helped me communicate my value clearly,” Phan said. “I could show how what I learned at Babson created real results.”

Phan has since returned to campus as a recruiting representative, helping expand Staples’ engagement with Babson students.

Outcomes Powered by Babson

Dias Neto’s and Phan’s experiences reflect key drivers behind Babson’s graduate outcomes: applied learning, mentorship, and a culture that encourages students to take initiative amid uncertainty.

Their paths reinforce a central takeaway from the MS Class of 2025 outcomes—career success is rarely linear, but students equipped with practical skills, strong networks, and entrepreneurial confidence are prepared to create opportunity.

“I want to stay connected and help future students,” Dias Neto said. “Babson opened doors I didn’t even know existed.”