Overview
Clemson is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a category comprising less than 4 percent of all universities in America. The University’s mission is to fulfill the covenant between its founder and the people of South Carolina to establish a “high seminary of learning” through its responsibilities of teaching, research, and extended public service. The University has identified eight areas of academic emphasis that create collaborations that, in turn, help fulfill the University’s mission.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, a GMAT score of at least the 73rd percentile, and work experience. No specific undergraduate major is required. The program has approximately 177 students. Twenty-nine percent are women, 62 percent attend on a part-time basis, and 12 percent are international students.

M.B.A. students are hired by a wide variety of businesses and organizations located primarily in the southeastern part of the United States. Recent employers have included financial institutions, manufacturers, market researchers, real estate companies, consulting firms, pharmaceuticals, health-related companies, accounting firms, food services, construction companies, advertising firms, high-technology agencies, and the public sector. About 10 percent of the graduates continue their education by entering Ph.D. or J.D. programs.

The Location and Community
Clemson is a small, beautiful college town near the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Hartwell. Plays, concerts, lectures, films, and sports events are sponsored by many University and community groups. Outdoor recreational activities abound. Seneca, Greenville, and Anderson are only a few minutes away and offer more extensive shopping and entertainment. Atlanta and Charlotte are each a 2-hour drive away.

Programs of Study and Degree Requirements
The Clemson Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) programs, both full-time and part-time, provide advanced business education to prepare graduates for successful careers in a global market. M.B.A. students come from a wide variety of business and nonbusiness backgrounds.

The two-year full-time M.B.A. (64 hours) program is held on the Clemson campus. This intensive program starts in the fall only and allows students the flexibility to tailor their degree program to meet specific career goals through two formal specializations, entrepreneurship and technology management, or by designing their own. Such self-designed specializations have included accounting, bioengineering, construction management, consulting, e-commerce, finance, international trade, marketing, management information systems (MIS), operations management, and tourism. The first year (34 hours) provides a strong foundation in advanced business topics. M.B.A. seminars include top industry speakers, company tours, career-enhancing workshops, and etiquette sessions. In the second year (30 hours), students take four specialization courses specific to their professional career objectives, three tools courses to strengthen analytical and managerial decision-making skills, two electives, and strategic management. During the summer, students typically do internships or study abroad.

The part-time, evening M.B.A. (33 to 44 hours) is offered in a live classroom setting in Greenville, South Carolina, at the University Center. Each class meets one night a week. Five foundation courses (11 hours) provide basic business knowledge and may be waived with prior, acceptable academic work. The eleven advanced-level classes (33 hours) include three electives and eight required courses in accounting, economics, finance, marketing, operations, organizational behavior, statistics, and strategic management. It typically takes two to three years to complete this program.

Facilities & Resources
M.B.A. students engage in applied research projects through the Clemson University Center for International Trade, which enhances the ability of organizations and policy makers to respond effectively to a changing international economy; the Center for the Advancement of Marketing and Social Sciences, which connects students, faculty members, and organizations in solving customer-defined, market-related problems; and the Spiro Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, which promotes entrepreneurial activity and economic development.

Expenses and Aid
Tuition is $5,643 per semester for in-state students and $10,255 per semester for nonresidents. Off-campus rates were $635 per hour for in-state students and $1,018 per hour for nonresidents. Graduate assistants paid a flat fee of $1,279 per semester and $448 per summer session. Graduate fellows paid South Carolina resident fees.

Financial Aid:
Approximately 58 percent of the full-time students have graduate assistantships, which are available on a competitive basis. In addition to substantially reduced tuition rates, graduate assistants receive an annual stipend of approximately $4,500 to $7,500. Both full-time and part-time students may apply for Stafford loans, and those desiring part-time work find opportunities both on and off campus..

Housing/Living Expenses:
Graduate on-campus housing is available. Comfortable and economical housing, which includes two- and three-bedroom duplexes and town houses, is also available for families. Costs start at $485 per month ($655 per month for three-bedroom family housing). The cost of living in Clemson is quite low compared to the national average.

How to Apply / Application
Applications with a $50 nonrefundable fee should be received no later than five weeks prior to registration. Every required item in support of the application must be on file by that date. Students are advised to contact the department for the deadlines of the program of proposed study.

International Applicants
Applicants to the graduate programs at Clemson University must hold a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree from an institution whose scholastic rating is satisfactory to the University. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores are required of all international applicants whose native language is not English and whose secondary education (and beyond) was not taught fully in English. Applicants who hope to receive a graduate assistantship are encouraged to submit scores from the Test of Written English (TWE) administered simultaneously with the TOEFL at most test locations.

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