Cleary University

The Cleary Mind

The Cleary Mindâ„¢ creates graduates who are hard-working, who understand how to think, and who employers say are more prepared than their peers. Cleary graduates land jobs in their chosen fields faster, and have higher earnings, than their peers from comparable universities.

Twenty-first century employers want leadership, communication, and team players. Cleary’s theories of development shepherd students through their university years with an eye toward helping them form identity. The inquisitive nature and ready openness of the college years, combined with encouraged questioning and immersive study of this approach to business education, produces graduates who are contributors.

A Transformative Approach

In 2016, Cleary University transformed its approach to business education by introducing a unique Business Arts curriculum, which fuels The Cleary Mindâ„¢. The idea behind The Cleary Mindâ„¢ is that business education must also include philosophy, human relations, and other intangible but highly important disciplines to fully understand the way humans function in the marketplace and anticipate the needs and demands of the modern world through business innovation.

Tune in to The Podcast

The Cleary Mind[s] Podcast brings The Cleary Mind™ to life through engaging conversations with business leaders, industry experts, and members of the Cleary University community. Featuring a rotating lineup of hosts, each episode explores the real-world experiences, decisions, and leadership lessons that drive success across a variety of industries. Rooted in Cleary’s eight core attributes—Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Communication, Ethics, Leadership, Creativity, Collaboration, and Adaptability—the podcast highlights the workplace-ready skills employers value most while giving students and listeners practical insights they can apply to their own personal and professional growth.

The Cleary Mind Changes Lives

The Eight Attributes of The Cleary Mind

Cleary’s Business Arts curriculum aims to create a versatile business school graduate who can confidently contribute to the world by instilling attributes that all successful business leaders possess. Study in these disciplines encourages a deep dive into exploration of the Self and a journey toward self-realization, efficacy and confidence. Many employers yearn for employees who possess a strong sense of identity and a dedication to contribution in the workplace.

Communication

How we convey or share ideas and feelings effectively.

Creative Thinking

The ability to come up with tangible or non-tangible unique and original solutions.

Problem Solving

The art of identifying issues and implementing the best possible solutions.

Persuasion

The process of presenting arguments to move, motivate, or change your audience.

Entrepreneurship

One with the mindset to identify a need in the market and then work to create a product or service to fill that need.

Leadership

Leadership is a set of behaviors used to help people align their collective direction, and execute strategic plans.

Ethics

The discipline concerned with what is morally good and bad and morally right and wrong.

Critical Thinking

The ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical between ideas.

By the Numbers

Cleary University is proud to be recognized for its commitment to excellence in education and innovation. These honors underscore Cleary’s status as a leading institution, continuously striving to cultivate future leaders and innovators.

#3

Cleary University was named #3 Best Business College in Michigan by Niche, after Michigan and Michigan State.

#1

Ranked #1 in Michigan for ROI among private, nonprofit business schools.

#3

The US Department of Education ranked Cleary #3 in Michigan for best average starting salary.

Top 200

Niche ranked Cleary a top 200 best private college in America.

#5

Ranked #5 in Michigan for lowest tuition rates among private colleges.

Gold

Gold Level Veteran Friendly status from The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency.