Tag: Professional Development

Graduate Education

How a Supportive Staff Impacted My MBA Experience

By Isaac BecksteadStudent in residential MBA program Since I have started Clarkson University’s MBA program, I have found that the staff is what truly makes the program great. There is no doubt: The one-year MBA is tough. Graduate school is a huge step in your life. It gets very stressful and puts students to the …

Graduate Education

A Dual Degree Perspective

Reh School of Business MBA students standing in front of a Reh School of Business sign

By Stephen Lewis Current student in residential MBA and Data Analytics master’s programs Coming from a small high school in Potsdam, N.Y., and then attending SUNY Potsdam, I was looking for a graduate school with reputable programs, small program sizes and the possibility of joining clubs. Luckily enough for me, I didn’t have to look far …

Graduate Education

Your Grad School Options: On-campus, Online or Hybrid

Student at home office

Today’s grad school students have more options than ever before. There are full- and part-time programs, on-campus and online options, and hybrid or blended programs that offer a combination on-campus and online experience. The bottom line: If you’re interested in getting a graduate degree, chances are there’s a program that meets your needs. Full time …

Graduate Education

Deciding If Grad School Is Right For You

A Clarkson graduate student proudly displays her graduation diploma for the camera as she walks off stage during graduation.

There are lots of reasons to consider getting a master’s degree, including the potential for higher earnings and long-term career growth. In fact, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, having a master’s degree could boost your earning power by hundreds of thousands of dollars over the course of your career. That doesn’t …

Graduate Education

Opening Doors With Grad School

Student shaking hands with an employer in the annual Career Fair on campus

More U.S. students are going on to grad school than ever before. In 2016, 9.2 percent of those ages 25 to 29 had a master’s degree or higher. That’s more than double the 4.5 percent in 1996, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Why the increase? It’s all about opportunity. An advanced degree …

Undergraduate Programs

Why You Should Attend GE Women’s Leadership Day

Author Note: This post was update to reflect accurate dates and information! Hi everyone! My name is Sarah and I am a civil and environmental engineering double major at Clarkson. I’m in a few clubs on campus, including Clarkson Hillel (treasurer) and, most importantly, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). I am the president of …