Clark University School of Business

Check out the article just published in the Worcester Business Journal about our re-naming and goals for the future!

Clark is rebranding its School of Management, in hopes of attracting students to its mission of mixing business education with societal good On June 1, Clark University marked the beginning of the next chapter of the school by officially renaming the School of Management as the School of Business.

Excited to share that we are officially the Clark University School of Business. In the words of Clark's Provost, Sebastian Royo, "In the year since Dean David Jordan joined Clark, he and the School of Business faculty and staff have advanced a renewed “Business Directed, Socially Focused” program. Consistent with Clark’s core values and the academic pillars articulated in our strategic framework, Clark Inspired, the renewed approach reflects a priority on creating business leaders who are a force for positive change in their companies, in our communities, and in the world we share. It also encompasses a wide range of interdisciplinary efforts and strengthened connections with local, state, national, and international partners to support our students’ desire to have direct impact on social issues including climate change, poverty, and equitable access to AI and other new technologies." We look forward to sharing more about this exciting news in the coming weeks. (Clark University Graduate Studies; Clark University Alumni Association; Clark University - Entrepreneurship & Innovation)

"I was so beyond impressed by their entrepreneurship program... I was really blown away with it and thought they did a great job."- Max Feber, Founder, Bellwether; Acquired Founder, Bruw. Listen to more of Max as he was a guest on the podcast, "What Was That Like," and hear the fantastic things he had to say about our Clark University - Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program and its manager, Teresa Quinn!! (41:30 mark)
https://whatwasthatlike.com/2024/05/10/max-partnered-with-mark-cuban/
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Max partnered with Mark Cuban – what was that like Max partnered with Mark Cuban Published May 10, 2024 Not too long ago, I went on Hulu, and I found the TV show Shark Tank, and I went all the way back and watched every episode starting at Season 1. Max partnered with Mark CubanShow Podcast Information I’ve always had that entrepreneurial spirit, ...

“What makes the students at Clark so important to the education here is the profound diversity you can find walking through our halls. We encompass every corner of the earth. Celebrating Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, and the Chinese New Year has enriched me in a way no classroom ever could." - Gabe Spindel, CSPO, CSM ’23, MBA ’24. A fantastic speech by our graduate student speaker and a wonderful Commencement 2024 celebration! Read more:

‘Press for justice now, rather than justice delayed’   Clark University today awarded 1,376 degrees to the Class of 2024. President David B. Fithian ’87 opened Clark’s 120th Commencement held at the DCU Center in downtown Worcester by […]

Congratulations to our 2024 major award winners and the latest inductees into the prestigious Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society. What a wonderful evening celebrating the best and brightest of SOM and our PRME Alumni Award winner. You are such an impressive group! Click the link for the full article that includes the winners and inductees.

Beta Gamma Sigma Inductees and Award Winners Honored Clark University’s School of Management (SOM) recently celebrated the induction of 43 new students into Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society exclusively for business programs accredited by AACSB International […]

We are so excited to have our Dean, Dr. David Jordan, and Associate Dean, Andrea Aiello, join with the graduate admissions team on this trip. If you live in or near these cities, do go say hello!

Huge kudos to the members and leadership of the Clark University Chapter of the American Marketing Association for all of their work this past spring semester. What an awesome bunch of activities and workshops they held for students! Read more about all that the group accomplished below.
https://www.clarku.edu/schools/management/2024/05/01/american-marketing-association-chapter-bringing-speakers-competitions-to-students/ Clark University Graduate Studies

Congratulations to the 44 SOM students who recently passed the PCEP Exam, earning the Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification. We are proud of each of you and can't wait to see you progress!
Amrit Poudel
Anna Engesser
Ashish Bhatia
Azhagarasu Anbarasu
Chandraditya Ghosh
Charita Beri
Daniel Dankwa
Deepak Raghavarapu
Devanshi Mittal
Devashree Dhole
Dheeraj Singh
Emmanuel Bediako
Emna Achour
Ethan Furphy
Hemang Thaker
Jiayi Zhou
John Bruzzese
Karthik Kovuri
Keshav Kamtam
Kuriappan Morris
Mahmoud Mohamed
Manasa Gitta
Nandini Mehta
Pritha Samanta
Rosalie Oduor
Sahana Ranganathan
Sandhya Khand Thakuri
Sapna Gupta
Sharmila Pentapalli
Shilpa Negi
Shruti Agarwal
Shubham Suman
Shwetha Lokeshkumar
Sindhu Dasari
Sneha Bista
Sumanjali Alayana
Swechha Shrestha
Tianming Yan
Vedang Shinde
Vibha Srinivasa Vibha Srinivasa
Vijay Anand Raghu Raman
Vijayvenkatesh Jayaraj
Vikas Chivakala Venkat
Vinay Joshi

Sure to be another amazing event with some fantastic students, judges, and alumni!!
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Congratulations to Clark students Sophie Lee, owner of Sophpremacy, and Owen Chase, owner of Just for Fun Farms, for their OUTSTANDING work at Woo Tank!! Sophie was awarded $4000, almost $700 more than she asked for, and was the event's highest award winner. Owen was awarded $3000 and received high praise for his outstanding pitch. Clark came out on top amongst all of the Worcester-area colleges who participated. We are proud!!

First WooTank Intercollegiate pitch competition leads to $14.5K in funding for student-founded startups Inspired by the hit ABC television show “Shark Tank”, the competition had collegiate entrepreneurs make a pitch for their businesses in front of a live studio audience.

You can even donate directly to the School of Management! 😁

THANK YOU to everyone who has participated in -- we are HALFWAY to the goal of 650 donors in 24 hours!

There are still challenges and match opportunities for current students, GOLD alumni, Class of 1974, Class of 1984, parents and families, and more! Go to alumni.clarku.edu/spree to help us reach our goal of 650 donors in 24 hours!

Remember, every gift counts towards achieving our goal, no matter the amount or area you choose to support.


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Thrilled to share that the Clark University School of Management is a Top 100 Business School with U.S. News & World Report! Our full-time MBA has been ranked # 96 in their 2024 Best Business Schools Full-Time MBA ranking, a jump of 10 spots from last year's ranking of # 106. We are one of ten programs in Massachusetts to earn a ranking, one of just eight in the state to crack the top 100, and the only program in central or western Massachusetts to make the list. “Being recognized by U.S. News is a wonderful testament to our staff and faculty commitment to program quality and rigor, as well as our successful, supportive alumni," said SOM Dean, Dr. David Jordan, DHA, MPA. Read more:
https://clarknow.clarku.edu/2024/04/11/u-s-news-world-report-names-school-of-management-a-best-graduate-school/?_gl=1*pe6ur5*_gcl_au*ODE5MTI0Njg1LjE3MDgzNTMxMTIuMTYxMjc5OTgyMi4xNzEwMzQ5NzY5LjE3MTAzNDk3Njg.

"This is real work, real experience, and reality of what is coming as they continue their entrepreneurial journey.” - Teresa Quinn, Clark University - Entrepreneurship & Innovation program manager. Check out this great article about the upcoming WooTank Competition, featuring Clark University, Holy Cross, Nichols College, and WPI students!
https://theworcesterguardian.org/f/college-students-compete-for-deals-in-woo-tank
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College students compete for 'deals' in WooTank And for that reason....we're in! Here's a really fun take on the popular TV show Shark Tank in which Worcester college student entrepreneurs pitch local "Sharks" for help with their product or business idea

This week, the School of Management was fortunate to host a visit from the Consulate General of India - NYC (India in New York), Mr. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan. Joining him were Deputy CG Dr. Varun Jeph, as well as Mr. Brij Bhushan Garg and Mr. Shri Kaushik Patel from the Foundation of Indian Americans, New England (FIA- New England). It was an exciting opportunity to engaged in meaningful dialogue with dignitaries who care deeply about Indian student needs not just at Clark, but in the region and throughout the country. What a true honor! Thank you to Laura Burgess and SOM student Sapna Gupta for helping to make this visit happen.
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Excited to welcome Clark University alumnus Howard Goldstein to campus this month to speak with SOM students about venture capitalism. *STUDENTS - BE SURE TO SECURE A SEAT ON HANDSHAKE!* Topics covered include...
>What is venture capital?
>How, why and where is it utilized?
>Who provides it and what do they expect when investing?
>Who needs it, why and what are the trade offs in exchange for getting it?
There's time for Q&A, too! Students can submit questions in advance via the form: tinyurl.com/yuacrmp7

Last weekend, ten students from an array of SOM programs attended the 2024 India Conference held at Harvard University. For 21 years, the annual gathering has brought experts in from various industries to speak about the current economy and culture of India and its future. MBA student, Dheeraj Singh shared his thoughts with us. “This year’s theme, ‘India Rising,’ was about the evolution of businesses and entrepreneurs in India. I was lucky to get into the minds of some rising entrepreneurs. They went on to share their entrepreneurial journey and the inevitable roadblocks.” How did he hear about the conference? "I got to know about the event from the SOM weekly newsletter, so I would like to thank the whole SOM team for making this known to my peers and me!”
Students who attended the conference were:
Chandraditya Ghosh
Kumar Gaurav
A***n Dabhade
Esha Sapkale
Shwetha Lokeshkumar
Vaibhavi Shastri
Kishore Balineni
Amrit Poudel
Sangram Dedge

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Earlier this month, MBA student, Chris Nguyen attended the 2024 Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Cultivating Authentic Leadership Conference in Washington DC. BGS is the international honor society for AACSB-Accredited business schools. Check out what Chris had to say about his time: "I had the honor to represent Clark University at the Beta Gamma Sigma: Cultivating Authentic Leadership Conference at Howard University in Washington D.C. During my time there, I was able to learn from distinguished speakers and network with brilliant students anywhere from Los Angeles, Hong Kong, to Sydney! I learned how to lead with courage, the importance of delegation, that ethos is all about credibility, and I hope to use the knowledge to become an empathetic, strategic, and authentic leader!"
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Our School of Management at its best... “Possibilities can be discovered, even when they might not seem to exist.” Read about the wonderful work that Professor John Dobson has done in Colombia, where he partnered with a group of nuns to develop workshops helping local women launch and grow small home-based businesses. https://clarknow.clarku.edu/2024/02/08/bogota-dreams/
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Bogotá Dreams With Clark University's help, some of the poorest Colombians are transforming their backyards into fields of possibility

Fantastic guest coming in March! Open to students, staff, and faculty. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovation-in-action-speaker-series-robert-bench-fed-boston-tickets-795426962457?aff=oddtdtcreator

In case you missed it - we're excited to share that Dr. David Jordan has officially been appointed to a 3-year term as dean of our School of Management. “We are confident that with David’s continued leadership the School of Management will realize its full promise and potential, and we couldn’t be more enthusiastic about his partnership with us and the other academic deans at Clark,” President Fithian and Provost Royo said in the announcement last week. Read more:

David Jordan appointed School of Management Dean – Clark Now | Clark University President David Fithian and Provost Sebastián Royo yesterday announced the appointment of David A. Jordan, MPA ’02, to a three-year term as dean of the School of Management.

Did you hear? We've now got space in downtown Worcester! Read more below about the new Idea Lab space at 20 Franklin St. for the Small Business Development Center at Clark University and our entrepreneurial students. Thrilled to have a presence in the heart of the business community!

School of Management and Small Business Development Center Secure Idea Lab Space - School of Management The School of Management (SOM) at Clark University has secured a new space in the downtown Worcester area to better serve the needs of its entrepreneurial students and the Small […]

On Martin Luther King, Jr. day this week, a group of Clark University School of Management students joined Clark's Community Engagement & Volunteering Office at the local Central Community Branch YMCA packaging pajama donations for local youth in need. Love seeing our new students jump in to give back to their community!

Congratulations to MS-Finance student, Amrit Poudel! We are thrilled to see you awarded a student exam scholarship from the Academic Partners Program at the CAIA Association. Can't wait to follow your career ahead!

“You don’t want to have your friend lecture you on politics and social issues, even when you generally agree with what they say. Brands should not tell consumers what to think — they should engage consumers in ways to add meaningful value.” Read more about what Clark University School of Management Professor Tom Murphy had to say on the topic of brands facing backlash for their political views, in Rosemary Feitelberg's recent WWD article.

Proceed With Caution: The Politics of Speaking Publicly About Controversial Issues Designers, like brands, have faced the perils of social media backlash for their alliances and views.

The 2023 annual gingerbread house decorating competition was another hit!! Loved that our SOM and School of Professional Studies students could take a mental break from their studies and have some fun. Special thank you to Laura Burgess for organizing a great time!

Excited to share the appointment of Tom Herald as our new Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Clark University. Congratulations, Tom!

Tom Herald Named Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center at Clark University Clark University and the School of Management have appointed Thomas A. Herald as Regional Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Clark University. A longtime adjunct faculty member for […]

Thank you, Worcester Magazine, for this great article about our awesome MBA alumnus and Worcester native, George Jreije - the author of two books in an acclaimed middle-grade fantasy series. So proud of you, George!
https://www.worcestermag.com/story/entertainment/books/2023/12/11/worcester-born-george-jreijes-shad-hadid-shares-alchemy-culture/71814470007/ Clark University Alumni Association City of Worcester, Massachusetts Clark University Graduate Studies Clark University

Worcester-born author George Jreije's 'Shad Hadid' practices alchemy and understanding Move over Harry Potter - Worcester-born author George Jreije's 'Shad Hadid' middle-grade series practices alchemy and understanding

Congratulations to Clark University School of Management MBA alumna, Rakhi Bhattacharya, Senior Director Global Head of Transfer Pricing at Fiserv, who was recently recognized as one of the 2023 Top Women Leaders of New Jersey! Read more about Rakhi and this impressive group of leaders:
https://thewomenweadmire.com/2023/11/13/the-top-women-leaders-of-new-jersey-for-2023/
Clark University Alumni Association

The Top Women Leaders of New Jersey for 2023 – Women We Admire Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Top Women Leaders of New Jersey for 2023. New Jersey has experienced a notable evolution in terms of women's leadership, reflecting a broader societal shift towards inclusivity and equal representation. These women-led businesses have not only broken gender...

Yes! Business school students complete research, too! AI trends, machine learning for cardiotocography, and more. Check out what these fantastic analytics students have been sharing at international conferences like INFORMS. https://www.clarku.edu/schools/management/2023/11/14/students-present-research-at-international-conference/