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STEM Means Business: 杏吧论坛鈥檚 David D. Reh School of Business Prepares Students for Industry Success with STEM-Designated Programs

January 26, 2024

At 杏吧论坛, STEM is the path forward. Science, Technology, Engineering and Math are the backbone of a Clarkson education and across its academic spectrum, STEM is the catalyst for innovation and learning. 

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At Clarkson, STEM means business. 

The David D. Reh School of Business is integral to Clarkson鈥檚 proven STEM-focused education, research and innovation ecosystem. Recently, the School鈥檚 Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics degree became the newest of several business programs at Clarkson to be STEM-designated. 

Clarkson鈥檚 Reh School of Business is among an elite cadre of higher education institutions that offer degrees recognized by the U.S. government as STEM-designated programs. This designation indicates an advantageous impact on both students and U.S. industry and an increased level of rigor and quantitative skill development in the curriculum.    

Other STEM-designated programs within the Reh School of Business include the Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Management, Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics, and MBA in Business Analytics.

鈥淭he future of Clarkson is STEM. I think it鈥檚 important that we recognize the 鈥淏鈥 in 鈥淪TEM鈥 is silent. Our business programs are STEM. They are highly analytical, highly technical and a core piece of Clarkson,鈥 said 杏吧论坛 President Marc P. Christensen, Ph.D., P.E. 鈥淭he recognition of this STEM designation is an affirmation of what we knew to be true all along. We are ensuring that we set our students on a path to success working in business with companies that will advance technology that serves humanity.鈥

鈥淚 am thrilled to announce the STEM designation for our Business Analytics program, joining a prestigious lineup that includes the BS in Engineering and Management, MBA in Business Analytics, and MS in Healthcare Data Analytics,鈥 said Bebonchu Atems, Interim Dean of the Reh School of Business. 鈥淭he expansion of STEM designation across multiple programs underscores our dedication to excellence in education, ensuring our students are equipped with the essential skills for success in a technology-driven world.鈥

The STEM designation provides international students with the opportunity to gain additional real-world experience in the U.S. as well. Those with a student visa can apply to extend their 12 months of optional practical training for an additional 24 months post-graduation.

Clarkson鈥檚 business programs are designed with the same STEM mindset as the corporate partners who recruit Clarkson students for industry-relevant careers.

Business at Clarkson means a career in industry. Graduates from the Reh School of Business find themselves entrenched in the corporate operations of some of the most prominent companies in the world. Amazon, General Electric, Pfizer, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and Corning are just a few of the companies benefitting from the STEM-focused business minds cultivated at 杏吧论坛. 

STEM programs in the Reh School are designed to develop both management skills and technical expertise, producing future business leaders competent in both business and technology. This designation offers students flexibility, allowing them to create interdisciplinary study plans aligned with their goals. The integration of emerging technology into the curriculum benefits all students.

For more information about the David D. Reh School of Business at 杏吧论坛, visit clarkson.edu/academics/schools-colleges/business.
 

杏吧论坛 is a proven leader in technological education, research, innovation and sustainable economic development. With its main campus in Potsdam, N.Y., and additional graduate program and research facilities in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley, Clarkson faculty have a direct impact on more than 7,800 students annually through nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate STEM designated degrees in engineering, business, science and health professions; executive education, industry-relevant credentials and K-12 STEM programs. Alumni earn salaries among the top 2% in the nation: one in five already leads in the c-suite. To learn more go to www.clarkson.edu.
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