APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The following instructions will assist you in understanding the requirements
needed to complete your application. If you have any questions or concerns
during the application process, please contact us at 508-793-7406,
clarkmba@clarku.edu (MBA) or
clarkmsf@clarku.edu (MSF).
REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
The Graduate School of Management requires that applicants to the Master of
Business Administration and Master of Science in Finance degree programs, as
well as the Accelerated Degree Program (Clark University undergraduates only),
submit all of the following
materials. Please note that application materials and supporting documents
become the property of the Office of Admissions and are not returnable.
1. A completed Application for Admission
2. A fee of $50 paid by credit card or check
3. Official transcripts, signed and sealed from each college/university you have
attended
4. Official score report from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
5. International Applicants Only. Official score report from the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)
6. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
7. Two Letters of Recommendation,
submitted directly by your evaluators. Letters may be submitted via our online
application system, or by downloading and mailing in the recommendation forms.
8. Personal Statement/Essay
APPLICATION FEE
Clark University Graduate School of Management requires a
non-refundable $50 application fee at the time of application submission. We
encourage applicants who apply online to pay this fee by credit card via our
online system. If you are unable to pay with a credit card, please send a check
for $50 made out to Clark University Graduate School of Management, to
Clark University Graduate School of Management, 950 Main Street, Worcester,
Massachusetts, 01610. Please note that your application will not
be processed until the application fee is paid in full.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
An official transcript from every college/university you have attended
should be requested through the appropriate college or university offices.
Please have the official transcripts sent in signed and sealed envelopes to
Clark University Graduate School of Management, 950 Main Street, Worcester,
Massachusetts, 01610. Note that even if you are a current or former student of
Clark University, you must formally request a transcript through the
Registrar's Office.
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
Clark University Graduate School of Management requires that applicants submit
official score results of either the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)
or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). International applicants are also
required to submit official score results of either the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
The minimum score for the TOEFL is a 550 on the paper-based test (213
computer-based; 80 Internet-based) or a 6.5 overall score on the IELTS. There
are no required minimum scores for the GMAT or GRE tests.
Applicants who hold a Ph.D., M.D. or J.D. from an accredited U.S. institution
are exempt from taking the entrance exam requirement. If you are a
Part-time MBA
applicant, you are eligible to apply via the Alternative Admissions Track,
and may not need to submit the GMAT or GRE credential. All other applicants
must complete either the GMAT or GRE. Please note that individuals who do not
complete an entrance exam, regardless of exempt status, will not be considered
for scholarship awards.
To register or request score reports for the: GRE or TOEFL, please visit
www.ets.org; GMAT, please
visit www.mba.com; or IELTS,
please visit www.ielts.org.
The following codes should be used when requesting that score reports be sent to
Clark University Graduate School of Management:
Institution Code (GRE): 0016
GMAT Code (MBA): Q4X-6X-30
GMAT Code (MSF): Q4X-6X-07
GMAT Code (All Part-Time Applicants): Q4X-6X-18
TOEFL Code (International Applicants): 5969
RESUME
Applicants are required to submit a detailed resume or curriculum vitae
outlining their educational and employment history, academic and professional
accomplishments, special skills and other pertinent information.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Two recommendations from evaluators who are capable of commenting on your
intellectual, professional and leadership experience should be submitted on your
behalf. Recommendations must be in English. If your recommendations were
composed in a language other than English, they should be translated by a
certified translator. Contact an
educationUSA office near you for a list of translation resources.
Recommendation letters may be submitted through our online application
system, or by downloading the
Recommendation Form, and requesting that your recommenders complete and return
the form in sealed envelopes to Clark University Graduate School of Management,
950 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01610.
PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY
All applicants are required to submit a personal statement or essay which
discusses your career goals and plans for achieving these goals, as well as any
relevant educational and professional experiences that will contribute to your
success in the program and in your career. The statement helps us evaluate your
intentions and fit for the program. We ask that your essay please be
double-spaced, and not more than 3 pages in length.
COURSE WAIVERS & PREREQUISITES
Waivers (MBA Only)
Waivers may be granted for certain core MBA courses if you have completed
a similar course with a grade of B- or higher in the last 6 years. Waivers can reduce the
number of courses you must take to obtain the MBA degree. Your transcripts
are evaluated for waivers by the Admissions Review Committee as part of the
application process. The
following MBA courses may be waived:
- Business Law (The completed course must have been taken in the United
States.)
- Financial Management
- Foundations of Accounting (At least two accounting courses must have
been taken in order to waive this MBA course. The courses must have been
completed in the United States.)
- Management Economics (At least one course in microeconomics and one
course in macroeconomics must have been taken to waive this course.)
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing Management
- Operations Management
- Statistical Methods
One or more of the above courses may be waived by receiving
a Pass grade on an exam in the respective subject area. You are eligible to take
a waiver exam if you have completed at least one course in the subject. Waiver
exams are administered during Orientation Week, and details about the exams will
be sent to you prior to Orientation.
Prerequisites (MSF Only)
The Master of Science in Finance degree program requires that applicants meet
four prerequisites prior to applying to the program, including previous
coursework in: Economic Theory, Financial Accounting and Statistics. Upon evaluation of the
application, the finance faculty will determine if the prerequisites have been
adequately fulfilled.
Applicants may be accepted to the MSF program even if they have not fulfilled
all of the prerequisites. In this case, the student will be required to take
courses at the beginning of the academic program, which fulfills the basic
prerequisites. Clark GSOM offers these courses on a regular basis throughout the
academic year.
(There are no prerequisites for the MBA program, although prior coursework in
quantitative methods is highly recommended.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
International Applicants
International applicants may apply for the full-time program only, as
student visas do not permit part-time enrollment. International applicants must
submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language or
International English Language Testing System in order to be considered.
Accepted international students will be required to fill out the
International Student Information Sheet, which you receive upon acceptance to
the program. This document provides important information that will help us
provide you with an accurate and complete I-20 form. Also, upon acceptance of our
offer of admission, international students are required to provide financial
documentation which demonstrates they have sufficient funds to support their
participation in the programs at Clark University Graduate School of Management.
Alternative Admissions Track Program (Part-time Applicants Only)
Part-time applicants with a successful record of academic achievement and
professional experience may be eligible for the Alternative Admissions Track Program. Please
contact an admissions representative
for further information.
Transferring Credits
Students may receive transfer credit for up to two graduate-level courses
completed at a school accredited by the AACSB-International. These courses must
not have been applied to another degree program, and a grade of B or better must
have been earned in the course in order to receive credit. Upon matriculation,
requests for transfer credit will be evaluated. Transfer credits will not be
calculated in the student’s grade point average.
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