A Message from the Dean
Welcome to the people and
programs of Clark University’s Graduate School of Management (GSOM). You
probably already know that our internationally accredited programs are among
the finest in the U.S.— but I’d like to share with you three reasons why GSOM
is such a special place.
First, GSOM’s
programs connect you to the fundamentals of business and management. Future leaders need in-depth preparation in specific fields such
as finance or marketing. That’s why you have a choice of several
concentrations, in which to build a critical depth of knowledge. But, being an
expert in one discipline will not be enough in tomorrow’s business world. You
will need knowledge and skills that cut across fields—such as managing new
information technologies, working in global or cross-functional teams, managing
change, organizing international operations, or using the Internet for
strategic advantage. Underlying these critical business skills are creative problem solving, critical thinking,
and leadership. You will find these themes spread throughout your
courses. As part of a larger university
renowned for its analytical liberal arts tradition and ground-breaking
research, GSOM is committed to preparing you to analyze complex situations,
plan actions, and lead people. In the
words of one graduate, “A Clark MBA prepares you to separate hype from
reality.”
Second,
GSOM’s faculty connects you to the future.
This talented group of professionals, dedicated to your development, is
the heart of GSOM. They are highly
regarded in the world of business as well as in academic circles. They are regularly invited to speak at
international conferences; they consult to Wall Street firms and to government
agencies around the world; they publish in, and edit, top journals in their
fields; and they bring this
expertise into your classes. Every good
business school will try to teach you a set of best practices in fields such as
marketing, finance, or business strategy.
But the research focus of the Clark faculty will help you to look beyond
the present situation, to challenge convention, and to help define the next wave
of best practice during your career.
Third,
GSOM’s Alumni Network connects you to career opportunities. Our graduates are a source of enormous pride
to us. We see them take positions, and leadership roles, at world-class firms:
McKinsey & Co., Procter & Gamble, Deloitte & Touche, Fidelity
Investments, EMC, Brown Brothers Harriman, BOSE Corporation, Deutsche Bank, Art
Technology Group, and Lotus Development Corporation. We see them make remarkable changes in their lives and their
careers. Margot Nones, who studied art
history at Connecticut College, learned finance at GSOM and is now Senior Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer at Regent Investor Services in New York. Larry Lapides, who holds physics degrees from both the University
of California at Berkeley and Cornell University, progressed from engineering
duties in large traditional firms to leadership in a series of Silicon Valley
startups. Reflecting on his GSOM
experience, Larry says “I wouldn’t be where I am today, preparing my third
company for acquisition/IPO, without my degree (and the knowledge) from
Clark. The Clark program helped me
prepare for both uncertain futures and exciting opportunities.” Whichever road our graduates travel – large
firms, small start-ups, not-for-profit organizations, family businesses – they
do so with a sense of confidence that comes from learning the business
fundamentals at GSOM from a caring and highly-skilled faculty.
So, with great pride and excitement,
I invite you to learn more about GSOM by browsing this website or visiting our
campus. I also invite you to send me an email if you need any
further information or would like to speak to a recent graduate about his or
her experience at GSOM.
Edward
J. Ottensmeyer, Dean
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GSOM Dean Ed Ottensmeyer
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