Clark MBA prestige. Online.
The Clark University Online MBA combines the advantages of the traditional Clark MBA with the convenience and lower cost of online study. Develop core competencies in accounting, marketing, analytics, and finance while learning how to solve complex management challenges in a collaborative environment.
Earn a lifetime credential that sets you apart
- Get your MBA degree from a globally ranked and accredited university – Clark is among the elite 5% of business schools worldwide to receive AACSB accreditation, and has been named a Princeton Review “Best Business School” and U.S. News & World Report “Best Part-time MBA”.
- Jump-start your degree with potential course and internship waivers for relevant professional experience with our Professional Track MBA.
- Customize your area of expertise with one of seven concentrations – accounting, expanded accounting (CPA preparation), finance, management, information management and business analytics, marketing, or social change and sustainability.
- Join our international community of collaborative problem-solvers representing 90+ countries and 150 nonprofit and business partners around the world.
The MBA courses are fully online and asynchronous, though professors may provide optional synchronous sessions. Students can expect 14 weeks of learning per one-unit course.
Each course is a unique blend of instructor-led videos, simulations, case studies, and curated professional resources. Students get to work on real issues for real brands.
- Core Courses
- Management Electives
- Marketing Electives
- Other Electives
All courses are one unit unless otherwise indicated. One unit is equivalent to four credit hours.
12 courses total
- 9 core courses
- 3 electives
Increased Demand
The GMAC™ survey also found that:
Nine out of 10 recruiters expect demand for business school graduates to increase or hold steady for the next five years.
91 percent of corporate recruiters plan to hire MBA graduates in 2021, and
Pursuing an MBA is a financial investment, but it pays off. According to results from the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™) 2021 Corporate Recruiters Survey, Master of Business Administration graduates are poised to earn $3 million more over the course of their careers than those with only a bachelor’s.
- Account Manager
- Business Development Director
- Consultant
- Content Marketing Manager
- Corporate Social Responsibility Manager
- Founder/Entrepreneur
- Vice President of Marketing
- Problem-solving mindset: Expand your ability to find innovative solutions to business challenges.
- Global outlook: Understand the cultural, economic, environmental, and political factors shaping management today.
- Effective communication: Deliver your ideas clearly and professionally, whether in person or in a virtual environment.
- Ethical perspective: Understand the consequences of business decisions and be empowered to speak up for what’s right.
- Actionable vision: Finish the program with concrete plans for enacting strategic change in your organization.
“You don’t just finish the program with a piece of paper – you have real examples you can put at the top of a résumé that are interesting and relevant. That means you’re not just talking about what you’d like to do in five years. Instead, you can show you have actual experience for a company. This is practical stuff.”
—Thomas Murphy
Associate Professor of Practice
Admissions
Considerations
Applicants to the School of Business are evaluated on their fit with the program and how the MBA will contribute to their overall success. We prioritize professional experience while also weighing past achievements and future goals. Applicants from all industries, academic degrees, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
At least three years of professional experience
Students who do not have three years of experience can satisfy this requirement by taking an online course in career development through Clark for an additional fee.
An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Students who meet the GPA requirement do not need to submit GMAT or GRE scores.
- If your GPA is below a 3.0, you may have an opportunity to apply, with additional requirements. Please contact our enrollment advisers at 1-866-783-7230.
Completion of at least one economics course with a B grade or higher
Undergraduate or graduate courses are accepted. If you need to complete this requirement, the School of Business offers an online managerial economics course that you can take before beginning the MBA program.
Application Checklist
- Application fee ($75)
- Résumé
- Personal statement
- The statement should be less than 800 words. Please discuss your professional goals, academic interests, and/or research interests, as well as your plans for achieving these goals. Please also include specific educational, professional, or other experiences that will contribute to your success in the Clark MBA program and in your career.
- Two letters of recommendation
- At least one of the two letters must come from someone who knows you in a professional capacity.
- Transcripts from all previous academic programs
- At a minimum, you must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
- Unofficial transcripts are accepted for the application. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to enrollment.
- No GRE or GMAT scores are required for applicants with a previous GPA of 3.0 or above
- International students must submit TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores
International Students
In addition to the application materials listed above, international students must submit official results showing their English-language proficiency.
We accept the following test results:
- TOEFL (ETS code 5969):
85 overall, recommended sub-score minimum of 18 or ITP Plus Scores - IELTS
6.5 overall, recommended sub-score minimum of 6 - PTE
53 overall
- Duolingo
Score of 110 or above - ELS
Completion of Masters Level 112 - EC
Completions of English B2+ Pre-Advanced Level
Exemptions From Score Requirement
Students who are citizens of the following countries, or who have graduated from an accredited degree program at a university in these countries, are exempt from the English-language requirements:
Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada (except Quebec), Cayman Islands, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Fiji, Ghana, Gibraltar, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Malta, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Montserrat, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, Seychelles, St. Helen, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, and the United States of America Virgin Islands.
Transcript Policy
Submitting Transcripts
Official transcripts should be mailed to:
Graduate Admissions
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Electronic transcripts are allowed only if they are sent directly from the previous academic institution to gradadmissions@clarku.edu.
Additional Transcript Policies
Unofficial transcripts can be submitted with your application. However, you must submit official final transcripts, including confirmation of earned degree, prior to enrollment. These should be mailed directly from the institution to Graduate Admissions (see address above).
All transcripts must be translated into English prior to submission. Transcripts from international programs that do not include the original language and its English translation will not be considered.
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