Graduate Studies Blog

Students of finance taking steps to career success through partnership with CFA Institute

New program fosters sense of Clark community in a virtual world

The business world, and the jobs within it, have become more and more project-based in recent years — and those projects have become increasingly complex and deadline-driven. The critical skills and perspectives required by today’s project managers must continue to evolve and expand. To meet this rapidly growing demand, Clark’s School of Professional Studies (SPS) has launched a master’s in project management program in the spring 2021 semester.

Preparation, networking, and creative thinking keys to success

IDCE's Sharon Hanna advising a student.

Clark’s graduate students have had solid success in the recent job market thanks to their diligence, dedication, and experience. The positive results are all indicative of early engagement with Clark’s career planning resources, including conversations with advisers and alumni, and polishing résumé and interview skills. Resilience and patience have been the keys to success since the onset of COVID-19.

Students in China will be able to attend face-to-face classes in Shanghai this fall thanks to the Graduate Pathway Program offered by Clark University’s American Language and Culture Institute. The program will be presented in partnership with CIEE and will be hosted at the prestigious East China Normal University (ECNU) campus. CIEE Shanghai is located on the campus of ECNU.

Clark University faculty, students, and staff now have free access to more than 20,000 expert-led courses through LinkedIn Learning, an on-demand platform that teaches skills across a variety of subjects.

Clark University has announced that MassHire Central has been identified as the latest Consortium Member of Tech Quest Apprenticeship, a nationwide apprenticeship program administered by the university. 

Clark University’s School of Management (SOM) is launching three new graduate programs —  marketing,  marketing analytics, and  accounting analytics —   for fall 2020. Students will have the option of full- or part-time enrollment, with a select number of courses available online, and can complete a degree in one academic year.