Category: Graduate Education

Clarkson University stands as a beacon of excellence in graduate education, offering a rich tapestry of academic programs designed to shape professionals and scholars into future leaders. Renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, Clarkson provides a comprehensive range of graduate degrees across various disciplines.

At Clarkson, graduate education is at the forefront, with programs tailored to meet the evolving needs of today’s professionals and scholars. Students can pursue advanced degrees including Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science (MS) in Engineering, Master of Arts (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in various disciplines. These programs blend rigorous coursework with hands-on experiences, empowering students to become leaders in their chosen fields.

One hallmark of graduate education at Clarkson is its emphasis on experiential learning and research. Graduate students have the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with industry partners, and gain hands-on experience through internships and co-operative education placements.

Clarkson University extends its graduate education programs across multiple campus locations, including its main campus in Potsdam, New York, as well as additional sites in Schenectady and Beacon, New York. These campuses offer access to state-of-the-art facilities, research centers, and industry partnerships, enriching the academic experience and expanding professional networks.

In addition to on-campus offerings, Clarkson provides flexible online learning options for graduate students seeking to balance academic pursuits with professional and personal commitments. Through the university’s robust online platform, students can engage in coursework, collaborate with peers and faculty, and access resources from anywhere in the world.

Whether pursuing studies on campus or online, graduate students at Clarkson benefit from a supportive learning environment, dedicated faculty mentorship, and opportunities for hands-on learning and research that prepare them for success in their chosen fields.

Graduate Education

Bioscience: Narrowing Your Focus

Clarkson students conducting research in a lab.

Bioscience is an umbrella term for a vast and diverse industry with a number of subsectors. While all of these fields share a similar approach — applying a biological solution to societal problems and issues — each subsector applies their own specialized lens to any given problem.  Understanding the Terms So you are interested in …

Graduate Education, Undergraduate Programs

A West Coast Student’s Perspective on Attending Clarkson

My name is Jackie Otala, Engineering Science MS ‘22 and Engineering and Management BS ‘20, and I am from the San Francisco Bay Area in California. More specifically I was born and raised in Sunnyvale. I knew I wanted to be an engineer in high school because I had access to amazing engineering courses from …

Graduate Education

Turning an Environmental Policy Degree Into a Career

ISE Director Susan Powers works with a student in Clarkson's greenhouse on growing plants.

From air quality to hazardous chemical regulations, our daily lives are heavily influenced by a wide range of policies and laws that affect our environment and keep us healthy. Environmental policy professionals work with scientists, legislators and business leaders to address the complex socioeconomic and political realities that influence public behaviors and opinions. For individuals …

Graduate Education

Advancing Your Career In Engineering Management

A group of people sitting at tables listening to a presentation

For engineers and those with backgrounds in STEM fields, an advanced degree offers the opportunity to develop a foundation in business and leadership. Leading a team, bidding on a contract, balancing the technical and social aspects of a project in a new industry like alternative energy – all of these are areas where a degree …

Graduate Education

Physical Therapy: Selecting a Doctorate Program That’s Right For You

Physical Therapy Students working with their patients in Clarkson hall

Earning a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) degree can open the door to a deeply rewarding career dedicated to improving the lives of those around you. As an expert in human body movement, a physical therapist’s (PTs) role is to: Currently ranked 15 on U.S. News and World Report’s “100 Best Jobs” list, paired with …

Graduate Education, Undergraduate Programs

Journey of a Clarkson MBA Student – Matthew Craw

Photo of Matthew Craw, a Clarkson MBA student

Matthew Craw earned his undergraduate degree at Clarkson and is now pursuing a Clarkson MBA. He explains what that journey has been like so far: Q: Matt, you joined the Clarkson MBA program right after completing your undergraduate program, what did you study? A: I have a Computer Science BS with Honors from Clarkson University, …

Graduate Education

Reh School of Business Waives GMAT/GRE Requirement for 2020-2021

A women holding a portfolio that says Clarkson MBA on it

The Reh School of Business is waiving its requirement for GMAT or GRE scores temporarily for all applicants seeking to start their graduate business degree in the summer 2020 quarter, fall 2020 semester/quarter, winter 2021 quarter or spring 2021 semester/quarter; and permanently for Clarkson undergraduate students who who have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or …

Graduate Education

Pursuing a Career in Healthcare Management

Clarkson PA student, Aaron Cooper, completes his round at Canton-Potsdam Hospital.

When it comes to career outlook, fields within the healthcare industry continue to top the charts. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, between now and 2028, the overall projected job growth for healthcare occupations is 14 percent, translating to more job growth within the healthcare industry than any other occupational group.   As the …

Graduate Education

Capitalizing on Your Career Strengths at Every Stage

Professional Development

What are your strengths? It’s a question you can expect during almost any job interview. It’s also something you should ask yourself periodically, even if you’re not considering a job or career change. By identifying the types of tasks you excel at and enjoy doing, you’ll have an easier time building a successful, fulfilling career. …