Students majoring in the business program are required to study abroad at least once during their program of study. They can opt for the traditional semester abroad at one of our partner universities around the world, or students can choose one of our growing faculty led programs.

Our Business Education is Different because the Business World is now Different.

At Clarkson you are immersed in business from the minute you step into orientation. Our innovative first year program forces students to think outside the box: to come up with a business concept, formulate a business plan, pitch to investors, and actually run the business between two semesters. This unique atmosphere challenges students to be creative and work with people from all different backgrounds stimulating teamwork and leadership skills.


Our curriculum is vastly different from that of other schools. Top companies advise the School of Business regarding the most valuable and relevant course content for today's business world. Students starting in their sophomore year are exposed to SAP, the world's leading ERP software. Later on in their coursework, they use this software in their Supply Chain, HR, and Marketing classes.

Clarkson's chapter of CEO (Collegiate Entrepreneur's Organization) was ranked first in the world in 2005, and continues to earn multiple awards each year at Conference in Chicago. Yes, that's right, students who participate in this prestigious club are eligible to attend the club's conference in Chicago or around the country in November of each year. The club is completely student run with non-invasive guidance from a faculty advisor. Students start and run businesses, network and make lifetime friends.