Business Administration, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Concentration, MBA

Program Description

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides an in-depth approach to business education, with opportunities to engage in real-world projects, interact with the business community, and participate in an extensive network of professional development activities. As is typical of MBA programs, the Clemson MBA is designed for students with a minimum of two years of post-undergraduate professional work experience. Some exceptions to the work experience standard are made for outstanding students with non-business undergraduate degrees, particularly those pursuing another graduate or “dual” degree at Clemson.

The MBA program provides a flexible, high quality experience designed to prepare graduates for successful management careers in business. The academic program is a maximum of 55 credit hours (roughly 21 courses) for those with little work experience and no prior business education; and a minimum of 36 credit hours (about 14 courses) for those with significant work experience and prior education in business. Students may pursue the MBA full-time (roughly 12 credit hours per semester) or part-time (three-six credit hours per semester) in the evenings. The MBA program is offered in Greenville.

The MBA program includes foundation, core, elective and internship courses. The foundation and core courses provide in-depth coverage for the basic business functions, as well as communications, ethics and leadership. Additionally students are required to complete nine hours of approved graduate electives. Full-time students are encouraged to participate in internships or in one of many international studyabroad options during the summer.

For more information about the admissions process or program specifics, including dual degree opportunities, please visit www.clemson.edu/mba.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Concentration

The Master of Business Administration Entrepreneurship and Innovation Concentration complements the existing MBA degree program and is aimed at individuals seeking business training directed toward new business creation. This concentration area is designed for working professionals seeking to realize their emerging business dreams; existing owners of start-up companies seeking to expand their entrepreneurial knowledge; and recent graduates of universities who have decided not to pursue initial careers in corporate settings.

The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Concentration within the MBA program includes 36 hours of coursework. The coursework covers topics such as Entrepreneurial Mindset, Building Business Insights, Advanced Business Learning as well as a business seed competition for all students enrolled in the program. During the course of the program students receive help from experienced entrepreneurial mentors, create a business plan, register and/or incorporate a business and create and launch a company website and social media presence.

For more information regarding the admissions process or program specifics, please visit www.clemson.edu/mba.