We are now accepting applications for the Babson Young Founders Entrepreneurship Program, a specialized entrepreneurship education program certified by Babson College (USA). This program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs who wish to take the first step toward launching their own ventures.

 

A. Program Overview

This 15-week (1 semester) course was carefully designed by faculty members from both Babson College and SolBridge International School of Business. Students will strengthen their entrepreneurial mindset through Babson’s signature Entrepreneurial Thought & Action® (ET&A™) framework and methodology.

Key topics include Lean Startup, Minimum Viable Product (MVP) exercises, and hands-on learning based on the ET&A™ approach. Participants will take Babson’s Venture Mindset course and receive a Babson Certificate of Completion at the end of the program.

 

B. Curriculum Structure

- Type : Special Education Program (1 Semester)

- Credits : Total of 15 credits

- Courses : 5 courses (3 credits each, Total 15 credits)

① Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurial Mindset & Action

② Digital Strategies, Business Models & AI-enabled Toolkits for Startups

③ User Centric Design Thinking

④ Responsible Entrepreneurship - IPR, Ethics & Sustainability

⑤ Entrepreneurial Finance

 

C. Program Operation

- Duration : Fall Semester, 2026

- Capacity : 40 students

- Eligibility :

① International and domestic students in their 3rd year or above from all majors at Woosong University

② Students must be proficient in English, as all classes will be conducted in English

- Lecture Location : SolBridge ISB

- Grading Method : Absolute evaluation

 

D. Curriculum Details

- Program is conducted based on the entrepreneurship education frameworks of Babson College and SolBridge ISB

 

E. Program Benefit

- Participants will receive an prestigious official Certificate from Babson College, the world’s #1 school in entrepreneurship (U.S. News & World Report rankings) upon finishing the program

- Opportunity to participate in Babson Global Student Challenge competition

 

F. How to Apply

1) Woosong University (Domestic & International Students)

- Please fill out the application form following the instructions in the attachment and submit it in person to the Startup Center (W19 Room 112)

- Signatures from both the applicant and the department chair are required

※ Deadline : August 19th(Wed.) 2026, 5:00 PM
(No additional registration will be accepted after the deadline)

Notes:

* Babson Certificate of Completion will be issued to students at the end of the semester

* All five courses must be taken together.

* All courses will have an absolute grading policy.

* The program is a part of an Entrepreneurship specialization, however, credits for this program can also be counted as a Core, Elective, Minor or other Specialization.

* Students starting from the 4th semester can apply.

* Applying for the internship or job placement is not allowed.

* The registration for the program is on a first-come first-serve basis.

* Access to the Sol Design Studio may be obtained by making reservations.

 

 ※ Contact Information

- Program Application Inquiries
: Woosong University Startup Center (startup@wsu.ac.kr)

- All Other Program Inquiries
: SolBridge ISB Academic Affair Team (academicaffair@solbridge.ac.kr)

- Faculty Director : Gilbert M. Tumibay (gmtumibay@solbridge.ac.kr)

 

We look forward to your participation in this globally recognized entrepreneurship program!

Attachment.

1. (WSU Only) Enrollment Application_Babson Young Founder Entrepreneurship_Fall 2026

2. (WSU Only) How to Fill Out the Application_Fall 2026 BYFEP

3. Time Schedule_Babson Young Founder Entrepreneurship Program_2026 Fall

4. Flyer_Babson Young Founder Entrepreneurship Program_2026 Fall