Clarkson University s Online MBA Program. April 30, 2014 Boris Jukic, Associate Dean of Graduate Business Programs

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1 Clarkson University s Online MBA Program April 30, 2014 Boris Jukic, Associate Dean of Graduate Business Programs

2 Reason #1 Accelerate Career Advancement 2/3/2015 2

3 MBA is the #1 qualification for management career advancement Secure professional success in the global business landscape Career Growth: evaluating personal drivers and assessing opportunities for growth that can have a real impact on career trajectory. Getting an MBA can help you successfully navigate and leverage your next career step. Enhance Network Opportunities: Earning an MBA at a top business school like Clarkson University means that you will be part of a global group of developing business leaders, and Clarkson offers an environment that fosters teamwork and networking. Broadened Expertise: an MBA from Clarkson is a great way to round out your technical skills with broader expertise and management skills that can propel you to the next step in your career. Leadership Skills Enrichment: Clarkson s Online MBA program will deepen and broaden your leadership skills in a safe and experiential manner 2/3/2015 3

4 Reason #2 AACSB Clarkson University s Online MBA is an Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 2/3/2015 4

5 Clarkson University is accredited by AACSB which is the benchmark of quality for business education worldwide. There are so many mediocre MBA school levels, that schools have organized themselves into levels depending on their accrediting agencies. Of the three USA accreditors for Business Schools, AACSB has the most prestige. Same curriculum as the Brick & Mortar, Diploma is not online designated 2/3/2015 5

6 Reason #3 Convenience! 2/3/2015 6

7 Apply what you are learning directly to your current position Work full-time while enrolled in the online MBA program and keep your current job and salary Many of the services offered on campus are offered online such as: E-Library, advising, Professor s office hours, technical assistance, career services and the writing lab. Network with professional peers, industry leaders and renowned faculty 2/3/2015 7

8 Reason #4 Flexibility! 2/3/2015 8

9 Clarkson s Online MBA delivery in itself gives the MBA student a certain amount of freedom as they don t have to commute to campus or abide by traditional class schedules Along with the flexibility that is a characteristic of Clarkson s Online MBA program, our MBA program is designed to accommodate those who are trying to balance a full-time work schedule with a graduate business education. Courses will have deadlines and due dates and other requirements, our deadlines are at the end of the day rather than at the beginning of an 8am class and coursework can be completed after the workday Online learners are better able to absorb and understand information, perform better on tests and earn higher grades 2/3/2015 9

10 Clarkson is extremely flexible when it comes to degree completion and gives students a time frame from 21 months to five years to finish the program. Clarkson offer virtual classroom sessions and two-way video conferencing Watch and review all lectures & virtual classroom sessions 2/3/

11 2/3/2015 Reason #5 Adobe Connect Virtual Classroom Sessions 11

12 3 Excerpts of students and Faculty interacting in our Online MBA Virtual Classroom Environment: OS611 - Strategic Management class, Instructor: Mike Wasserman. Course Material Discussion (Corporate Social Responsibility and Supply Chain), instructor uses video and chat, students use audio and chat, instructor controls the screen IS606 - Information System, Instructor: Boris Jukic. Course Material Discussion: Perception of IT Professionals in Organizations. Instructor and Students use video and chat, Instructor controls the screen ES510 - Project management, instructor: Marshall Issen, Group Project Discussion, Instructor uses audio and chat, Student presenters use video and control the screen, other students use audio and chat 2/3/

13 Reason #6 2/3/2015 Financial Aid & Scholarships 13

14 Scholarships Alumni Scholarship: Clarkson University graduates will receive a tuition discount based on their graduation date Merit Based Scholarship: Clarkson s Online MBA program offers students scholarship $ based on students GPA and GMAT/GRE score. The higher the score, the more scholarship monies received. We also consider professional work experience for merit scholarships Fellowship: Graduates of Clarkson University who are entering the Online MBA program during the academic year have the opportunity to receive $4,000 automatically if they have a GPA of 3.0 and a minimum of 5 years professional work experience. You will receive a $10,000 scholarship if you have a GPA of 3.0, a GMAT of /3/

15 Fellowship Clarkson Alumni who enter the Online MBA program during the academic year will automatically qualify for a $4,000 fellowship or a $10,000 fellowship. The criteria to be eligible for the $4,000 fellowship are: GPA of Years of professional work experience Application with all supporting materials The criteria to be eligible for the $10,000 fellowship are: GPA of 3.0 GMAT of 550 Streamlined application process: candidates with a GMAT score of 550 or greater and a GPA of 3.0 or greater need only to these scores. That s it! 2/3/

16 Financial Aid Clarkson s Online MBA program is a federally funded program. Students who wish to take out a student loan must complete the FAFSA application at Additional financial aid information can be found on our website at: 2/3/

17 Apply Now! We are currently accepting applications for our July start date! Apply completely online by opening the hyperlink button below and creating an account. 2/3/

18 Speak to our online MBA graduate admissions counselor Jamie Silver Assistant Director Online MBA Program /3/

19 Questions? 2/3/

20 Thank You! 2/3/