Graduate Studies Blog

A professional internship is an important part of the School of Management’s (SOM) business administration, finance, and accounting programs. Students receive support from the Stevenish Career Management Center staff to find positions that meet their career interests and schedules, while also utilizing the center’s online career system. As a result, our students gain valuable, real-world experience and insight beyond the experiential learning completed via their coursework.

We know that the change in Clark University’s academic calendar for the 2020-’21 school year is leaving a wide gap between the Fall and Spring semesters. With the help of graduate student Sonia Vo, MSF ‘21, we’ve compiled these tips about on and off campus activities for students who will be staying local during winter break.

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

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.

Now that the fall semester is well underway, it’s time to make sure that you are paying attention to all things related to your career. Whether you’re an experienced professional hoping to move up in your company, or fresh out of undergraduate college, there are some important but simple steps to prepare yourself for the next phase in your career, beyond simply updating a resume.

For many students, walking into a large room full of people you’ve never met conjures feelings of dread. There’s a level of anxiety that accompanies fear of awkward conversations — or worse, uncomfortable silences.

As graduation quickly approaches for many Clark students this spring, the importance of effective networking cannot be stressed enough. It is a key to your professional success.

Luckily, the Graduate School of Management’s Stevenish Career Management Center staff are here to alleviate your fears.

Read on for their top networking tips.