Clarkson University is located in upstate New York. Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Potsdam, NY (The town in which Clarkson is located) is about 1.5 hours from many cities such as Lake Placid, NY; Watertown, NY; Ottawa, ON, Canada; and Montreal, QC, Canada.

Clarkson University was founded in 1896. The Clarkson University School of Business was established in 1952.

The School of Business has over 6,300 alumni including those who have completed their undergraduate and/or graduate degree from Clarkson University. There are approximately 900 alumni of the Graduate Business program.

There are 37 full-time faculty members in the School of Business.

To request more information, you can visit our Web site. You may also click on the link for our information brochures, e-mail our office at busgrad@clarkson.edu to request an application packet or call our office at 315-268-6613 or toll free at 1-866-333-6613 (United States and Canada only).

We welcome you to call us at 315-268-6613 or at our toll free number 1-866-333-6613 (United States and Canada only) if you would like to schedule a visit. You may also email us at busgrad@clarkson.edu. You may visit a class, meet with current graduate business students and/or graduate faculty, have a tour, and meet with our Graduate Business Program staff.

Not necessarily. Our campus is equipped with land and wireless connections. Most classrooms also have individual computer hookups for academic purposes if students want to bring their own laptops. Our graduate business students do have access to their own computer lab in Bertrand H. Snell Hall.

For students admitted to the MBA program this past fall, the average age was 24 years, average GMAT score was 544, and the average grade point average was a 3.25/4.00.

In the past few years, the average work experience for our graduate business students has been approximately two years. Work experience is not required for admission.

Each year, we enroll approximately 60-70 students each year.

Our application pool varies each year. Typically, we receive over 150 applications each year for the One Year MBA program.

Our One-Year MBA program is a total of 35 credits (ten modules at two credits each, four electives at three credits each and one required experiential course at three credits).

The Clarkson MBA allows you to pursue a General MBA (with four electives of your choice) or a track in Global Supply Chain Management, Innovation and New Venture Management, or Environmental Management. The Director of the Graduate Business Program is the advisor for all graduate business students but students are also encouraged to meet with faculty, alumni, and others for coursework/career advice.

Students are required to complete the eleven business foundation courses (with a grade of "C" or better) prior to the start of the MBA program. These courses are Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Principles of Microeconomics, Principles of Macroeconomics, Information Technology (or a computer foundation course), Statistics, Business Law, Principles of Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Corporate Finance, and Operations/Production Management.

The full-time MBA program is two academic semesters (or approximately nine months), and spans from mid-August to early May.

You may view course descriptions online for the fall semester and for the spring semester courses. You may also download our published information packet (.pdf 1.02 MB).

Yes. Each student must participate in a 3 credit hour experiential course as part of the program. They can select to participate in the Clarkson Consulting Group or they can select from three summer international abroad programs. Further information on these options can be found on our Web site.

Students may work as a graduate assistant during the academic year. We do not encourage additional employment, as it is a fast-paced 9-month program. However, some students do work successfully during the year. It really is the student's individual discretion.

Teamwork plays a particularly important role within the One-Year MBA. Students may be assigned to complete teamwork in various classes during the year. The teams are changed each term to allow students the opportunity to work with different individuals. This allows each student's unique personal and professional perspective to add to the group's educational experience.

In addition to the student teams within the course component, the program also stresses the importance of teamwork within the cohort. Students participate in workshops designed to facilitate teambuilding and improve group communication.

With an MBA, you will have attained a high level of knowledge about a wide range of topics considered essential in modern business leadership. As such, the MBA marks you as a person who was willing to invest the time and effort needed to gain the degree, and as someone who is prepared to accept and meet all the challenges the business world has to offer.

Traditional admission for the MBA program begins in the fall semester only. If a student needs to complete any foundation courses, they may enroll in the academic year or spring semester prior to the start of the MBA program. If you do need to complete any business foundation classes, we would encourage you to apply for the Business Concepts Program, which begins during the summer prior to the start of the MBA program in the fall.

Yes. If you have taken graduate level courses from an AACSB-accredited university and have earned a grade of "B" or higher, you may request a transfer of up to 9 credit hours providing there is an equivalent graduate course at Clarkson. Upon evaluation of the courses, students can apply these credits towards their MBA program at Clarkson University.

No. With our new summer Business Concepts Program, students pursuing a non-business undergraduate major or who have obtained a non-business undergraduate degree can fulfill business foundation classes during the summer prior to the start of the MBA program in August. Students interested in this program must apply and be accepted prior to the start of the needed summer classes.

Yes. We can provide either a phone interview or a personal interview. For a personal interview, we can meet with you either while we are on your campus/traveling to a nearby location or you can schedule a personal interview during a Clarkson University campus visit.

For our international applicants whose first language is not English, we do require a Test of Spoken English (T.S.E.). The TSE can be completed by calling our office for a brief telephone interview between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern standard time.

We strongly recommend that an applicant's grade point average for his/her last four semesters (or last 60 credit hours) be 3.00 or higher. We also evaluate the rigor and type of program an applicant has undertaken or is currently pursuing.

No, we do require an official transcript(s) to be sent from the schools you attended for admission. We do review unofficial transcripts to provide feedback on courses completed to date and to review current grades.

No. We do not require professional work experience to be admitted into our MBA program at Clarkson. Our program integrates real world experiences that train those with or without work experience. If you do have work experience, we will consider this when evaluating your application for admission.

Under the FERPA Act, students check "agree" to waive their right to review references submitted for their application, or, check "disagree" meaning they would like to review these references.

As the MBA is a professional degree, the admissions committee is interested in evaluating the applicant's academic and professional accomplishments and ability to work in a professional setting. Applicants who do not feel they can ask current supervisors to submit a letter of reference are encouraged to seek out former supervisors, clients, customers, or individuals who can discuss their professional experiences and accomplishments. For those without professional experience, at least two professors who can evaluate your academic performance and abilities should be submitted.

We strongly recommend each applicant to strive for a score of 550 or better on the GMAT exam. While we do not require a specific score, it is beneficial for the applicant to score well on this exam for admission purposes and to be considered for a merit-based scholarship.

No, all applicants must take the GMAT. The only exception is for students who are applying to the dual ME/MBA degree program. If you are applying for the ME/MBA program, you will need to submit an official GRE (General Record of Examination) score and will not have to submit an official GMAT score.

Once the official GMAT exam is taken, the score is valid five years from that date.

Clarkson will consider the higher of your scores for those tests taken within a year of the semester for which you are applying.

Clarkson University's GMAT institution code is V1G-53-52 and the TOEFL institution code is 2084.

No, we do require the official scores to be sent from ETS in order for your application to be evaluated. We do provide advice to those who have taken these exams before sending the official scores to our office.

While we offer rolling admissions, students may apply for a 50% Tuition Waiver Scholarship by completing their applications by either December 30th (first round) or by March 15th (second round). Also, if a student is a citizen of the United States or Canada and submits the application form by or before December 30, we will waive the application fee. All other requirements (essays, resume, transcripts, official GMAT score, official transcript(s), three references) can be submitted after December 30.

Yes. Clarkson encourages you to apply online. You may also download our application from our Web site along with the reference forms or request an application packet be sent to you by mail.

With our rolling admissions policy, you may either send all the application requirements in at the same time or send them in at separate times. We will keep in contact with you to let you know which documents have been received and what we still may need to complete your application.

You may mail your application materials to:

Office of Graduate Business Programs
8 Clarkson Avenue,
PO Box 5770
Potsdam, NY 13699-5770
United States

We offer a rolling admission policy. For students who would like to be considered for a 50% Tuition Waiver Scholarship, applications must be completed by December 30 for the first round or by March 15 for the second round of evaluations. Our international applicants are required to complete all application requirements by May 1 (assuming all business foundation courses are met).

Our goal is to communicate a decision to you within two weeks of completing your application requirements.

We encourage you to keep in constant communication with our office with respect to your application. You may contact us by phone at 315-268-6613 or by e-mail at busgrad@clarkson.edu. We will also be in touch with you to let you know which application requirements have been received by our office and what we may still need to complete your application.

Yes, we can defer for up to one year from the initial date of admission. After that time, you may be required to submit a new application and provide other supportive materials.

For all applicants, tuition for the 2007-2008 academic year will be $33,215 for the 35 credit hour program. Room, board, books, fees, etc. are estimated to be $9,315. If a student receives a merit-based scholarship, this amount is deducted from the cost of tuition.

The tuition for the Summer 2007 Business Concepts Program is discounted by 50% for those who have been accepted into the MBA program. The cost per course is $711.75 (each course is 1.5 credits and $949/credit hour). Room, board, and books are an additional cost depending on the number of courses needed.

Approximately 85% of all incoming students receive some form of merit-based scholarship. There are four levels of merit-based scholarships available: $3,000 Faculty Scholarships, $6000 Dean Scholarships, $9000 Leadership Council Scholarships and a limited number of 50% Tuition Waiver Scholarships. You do not need to apply separately to be considered for a merit-based scholarship.

No, an international applicant may apply for private loans if they have a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Further information on loans, grants and outside scholarships can be found on our Web site.

Each year the Clarkson MBA program provides all students who wish to work the opportunity to earn up to $1,000 each semester for living expenses. Upon receipt of acceptance letters, students may indicate their desire to work during the academic year.

The Office of Graduate Business Programs and Clarkson University's Student Administrative Services Offices are available to help you through the financial process. Information on loan programs, outside financial aid and useful Web sites can be found on our Web site.

There is not a separate application to be considered for a merit-based scholarship or a graduate assistantship. Applicants are considered for a merit-based scholarship during the review of the completed application to the program. Graduate Assistantships are available to those who are accepted and are interested in working during the year of the program.

For United States residents, you may fill out an application for federal loans (now both subsidized and unsubsidized) as well as PLUS loans. There are also numerous private loans available to you. Private loans may be taken out by international students only with a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as their co-signer.

In order to qualify for the Federal Loan program, it is required that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) be completed. Students can complete this form online.

The average first year salary compensation for our graduating class was approximately $60,000 - $65,000. This figure depends on the geographic area, nature of the position, company, industry and the students' past work experiences.

Typically, our placement rate is approximately 90% or more. As of August 2006, the placement rate within 3 months of graduation was 90%.

Through the Graduate Career Center and the Campus Career Center, Clarkson offers personalized job search strategy sessions with students from day one. Workshops, seminars, and individual counseling are offered year round. Clarkson's alumni and successful recruiting history also aids students in their search.

This is a self-assessment tool on each student's interests, abilities, and values. This assessment is made available by our Coordinator of Graduate Career Services to incoming graduate business students at no cost. It can be completed online during the summer prior to entering the MBA program and your results will aid the Coordinator in discussing your career interests and options when meeting with you. Prospective students can also take this self-assessment tool by visiting mba.com where there is a charge of $50.00.

This is our web-based system for keeping students updated on interviews, job postings, internship postings, and company presentations. Students store their resumes and cover letters on this system and then "apply" for jobs and presentations. We archive information on companies and jobs, as well as maintain a calendar of events. You must be a current student to access this system.

There are approximately 3,500 members in the database; 60 - 70% of them are active.

Our international graduate students may work as a graduate assistant, or, in some cases, on campus in roles such as dining positions.

Alumni serve Clarkson in many ways. They participate in career fairs and on-campus recruiting with their companies, act as mentors and a source for information to current students, as well as network with other alumni and the Clarkson community for many different venues.

We understand that finding a job in the US as an international student may take a few additional steps. We offer one-on-one career counseling, training and workshops referring to federal laws for employment, strategies for finding employment, and much more. With a long history of diversity, Clarkson's alumni network also serves as a wealth of knowledge for our current and prospective students.

Each year, Clarkson attracts companies to recruit students during fairs, on-campus visits, on-campus interviews, etc. Nearly 200 companies are in contact with students each year at Clarkson, with many of them recruiting business students. Information on these companies is available by contacting Graduate Career Services, or the Campus Career Center.

For international applicants, we require the following:

• a $35 application fee,
• a resume/vitae,
• two essays,
• official transcripts from undergraduate institutions attended,
• three reference letters,
• official GMAT score,
• official TOEFL score (minimum 250 computer-based, 600 paper-based or a 100 on the new TOEFLiBT is required),
• the TSE (Test of Spoken English) which can be waived by calling our office for a brief telephone interview.

Full list of requirements

International applications are required to submit an official GMAT score, official TOEFL score, and complete the TSE (Test of Spoken English) exam if English is their second language. The TSE can be waived by calling our office for a brief, telephone interview at 1-315-268-6613 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. If a student has completed the TOEFLiBT exam with a score of 100 or higher, the TSE will be waived.

Clarkson University's GMAT institution code is V1G-53-52 and the TOEFL institution code is 2084.

Once the official TOEFL exam is taken, the score is valid two years from that date.

Yes, in some cases. Applicants who have received degrees from institutions in the U.S. or institutions where English is the primary language usually are not required to submit TOEFL scores. Students who are currently enrolled and have been enrolled at least one year at a U.S. institution may also request to have the TOEFL requirement waived.

While Clarkson University prefers to use the TOEFL exam for its international applicants, we will accept an IELTS score of 7.0 or higher.

Yes, all application materials from international students must be submitted in English.

Yes. We can provide a phone interview, if requested by a student. We do encourage you to meet with us if we are visiting your campus or a location nearby or schedule a date to visit our campus.

For our international applicants whose first language is not English, we do require a Test of Spoken English (TSE). The TSE can be completed by calling our office for a brief telephone interview between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

No, an international applicant may apply for private loans if they have a co-signer who is a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. Further information on loans, grants, and outside scholarships can be found by visiting our Web site.

Our international graduate students may work as a graduate assistant, or, in some cases, in on campus in roles such as dining positions.

Yes, however, an applicant will need to show verification of earning a bachelor degree prior to the start of the MBA program along with an official transcript.

Our MBA students at Clarkson University traditionally live off campus in apartments or houses. We provide a detailed housing list, which is updated each year, to inform students of area housing opportunities.

The average monthly rent for an unfurnished, one-bedroom apartment is $450 - $500. Utilities usually cost between $100 - 300 per month depending on what is included in the rent. Costs vary depending on the size of the apartment and location. For guides to apartments, visit our housing Web page.