Qualified students with some business background can complete the program in as little as one year, with most students completing in 18 months or less. Once you're finished, our career services staff will get you interview-ready and connect you with prestigious employers to help you land the job of your dreams.
The Clemson MBA Corporate curriculum consists of 5 Foundation Courses (13 credit hours), 11 Core Courses (27 credit hours), and 3 Elective Courses (9 credit hours), for a total of 49 course credit hours. Additionally, students with fewer than 2 years of post-graduate, career-relevant experience must complete a pre-approved, supervised, for-credit internship (6 credit hours). International internships
Courses may be waived based on prior undergraduate or graduate coursework at the discretion of the MBA office.
All Clemson MBA students are required to complete three elective courses. Clemson does not require students to declare an emphasis area, therefore elective courses may be taken in one or across multiple areas. Elective courses are offered in the evenings only (Monday - Thursday at 6 PM).
Supply Chain & Information Management
Focus on operations management, with emphasis on managing information and relationships in supplier networks.
Services Science
Focus on the design of service systems, marketing and operations management within service environments, and the application of lean concepts.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
Focus on new product development, new market development, new business development and/or launching or being part of a start-up venture.
Marketing Analysis
Focus on market research, market modeling, new market assessment, and new business development.
Other Elective Courses
Full-time MBA Corporate students have the opportunity to complete internships abroad over the summer in one of five exciting destinations. Internship placements are customized for individual learning and career objectives, and include cultural activities, services and support for a seamless experience. Learn more about our International Internship program here.
The Office of MBA Career Services is here to support you in achieving your goals and dreams. Our staff can help you identify your skills, interests and abilities, as well as help you prepare for a job search. Learn more about the Office of Career Services here.
The full-time Clemson MBA Corporate Program is assessed as a Premier Graduate Program. Please visit the Graduate School's Tuition and Fees schedule and the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fee Calculator for detailed information. As defined by the Graduate School, full-time students are enrolled in 9 or more credit hours.
Come to a free Information Session to learn about admission requirements and see which Clemson MBA option is right for you! Sessions are held once per month at our Greenville campus, with additional sessions online and around the Southeast throughout the year.