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Dec 04, 2024
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2011-2012 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
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Graduate Program
The Clark University M.B.A. program develops competence in basic management functions, skill in managing organizations and an understanding of the global environment. Each graduate of Clark’s M.B.A. program is able to demonstrate:
- competence in the functional areas of management;
- in-depth understanding of one of the functional areas of management or global business;
- skill in integrating the management functions into an effective organization, and understanding the legal, political, ethical, social and environmental responsibilities of management;
- appreciation of the global context in which most organizations function; and
- the leadership and communication skills needed to formulate and implement management decisions.
Program Faculty
Margarete Arndt, D.B.A.
Barbara Bigelow, Ph.D.
Mary-Ellen Boyle, Ph.D.
Gary Chaison, Ph.D.
Pilsik Choi, Ph.D.
Keith Coulter, Ph.D.
Dileep Dhavale, Ph.D., C.P.A.
Priscilla Elsass, Ph.D.
Shu Feng, Ph.D.
Donna Gallo, Ph.D.
Laura Graves, Ph.D.
Arpita Joardar, Ph.D.
Edward J. Ottensmeyer, Ph.D.
Sitikantha Parida, Ph.D.
Joseph Sarkis, Ph.D.
Inshik Seol, Ph.D.
Richard Spurgin, Ph.D.
Maurry Tamarkin, Ph.D.
Sondra Vitols, Ph.D.
Guillaume Weisang, Ph.D.
Jing Zhang, Ph.D.
Visiting Faculty
Pantea Alirezazadeh, Ph.D. Candidate
Alicia Amaral, C.P.A., M.S.A.
Alexander Frumosu, Ph.D.
Natalia Gold, Ph.D.
Matt Ingram, M.A.
Robert Krim, Ph.D.
Thomas Murphy, M.B.A.
Will O’Brien, J.D., M.B.A.
Peter Rowley
Adjunct Faculty
Ted Buswick, M.A., M. Ed.
Steven Champion, M.B.A.
John L. Crawley, M.S., J.D.
Joan Densberger, J.D.
Louis Farina, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Karen Flanagan, M.B.A.
Mark Gooley, M.S.
Michael Holbrook
Frank Jenkins, M.B.A.
Spencer Kimball, J.D.
Michael Krikonis, M.S.
Mark Love, M.B.A., C.P.A.
Bruce Lynskey, M.B.A.
Steve Ng, C.F.A., M.B.A.
John Rainey, M.B.A.
Ron Reidy, M.B.A
Ruth Rowan, M.B.A., C.F.A.
James Salo, Ph.D.
Dennis Wadsworth, M.B.A.
Chuck Wyatt, M.T.S.
Graduate Requirements
The M.B.A curriculum consists of a combination of seven-week course modules and full-semester, 14-week courses. Modular courses count as 1/2-unit each, while a full semester course counts as one unit. For students who enrolled in their first semester of M.B.A. courses prior to the fall 2011 semester, the total unit requirement is 16.5 units. For students who enrolled in their first semester of M.B.A. courses in the fall 2011 semester forward, the total unit requirement is 17 units. Four of the units (seven courses) may be waived if equivalent courses have been completed in an undergraduate program, with a grade of B– or better within six years. A graduate internship is required for all students except: those who have 3 years of relevant professional work experience; those with five or more years of professional work experience, those with full-time employment during the length of the program, and those who are participating in an exchange program (ex. Sorbonne, Trier, etc.).
All courses are worth one unit, unless otherwise specified.
Required Foundation Courses
Required Functional Courses
Required General Management Courses
Capstone
In the final stages of the M.B.A. curriculum, each student must complete a course that integrates their academic program and provides a professional, cross-disciplinary, career-building experience. Students have the opportunity to apply their academic skills to the world of practice through courses such as Sustainability Consulting Projects ( ), Leadership and Decision Making ( CAP 5784 ), Management Consulting Projects ( ), Entrepreneurship: Social Impact ( ), Social Entrepreneurship ( ), and Global Business Seminar ( CAP 5883 ). Students should choose a capstone option that best complements their selected area of focus.
Concentration and Free Electives
In addition to the courses listed above, students must take three to four units in one area of concentration, plus additional electives in any other area to total 16.5 units (for students who enrolled in their first semester of M.B.A. courses prior to the fall 2011 semester) or 17 units (for students enrolled in their first semester of M.B.A. courses in the fall 2011 semester forward) for the entire program. Students may choose from the following areas of concentration:
Expanded Accounting Option
The expanded accounting concentration satisfies the 150-hour, postsecondary-education requirement for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination. It also allows students an opportunity to prepare for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. Students pursuing this option must complete the foundation, functional and general management courses, along with the following six courses: Management Information Systems
Social Change
Some IDCE courses may also count toward the social change concentration. Please contact Laura Burgess, (508) 793-7744, the Program Director for Academic and Student Services, to determine which courses qualify. Free Electives
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