Application Resources

Preparing to Apply to the Clemson MBA Program

Admission to the Clemson University MBA program requires submission of our online application. Please have the following components prepared when you begin your application.

Application Fee

The Graduate School does not have an application fee to apply to the Clemson MBA Program.

Personal Statement

The MBA admissions department considers each candidate's personal statement carefully. Please answer the following question(s) to submit with your online application (length requirement: 1 page):

MBA Corporate, MBA-Online, and Non-Degree Personal Statements:
Why do you want to pursue an MBA and how do you feel it will help you in your career path?

MBAe Personal Statement

1. Briefly describe a business idea and tell us why you picked this idea to work on. Do you have domain experience in this area? How do you know people need what you are creating/offering?
2. What do you understand about your business that other individuals or companies just don't get?
3. Please tell us in one or two sentences about the most impressive thing other than this idea that you have built or achieved.

MBA in Business Analytics
What is your main motivation for seeking admission into the MBA in Business Analytics program? How will analytics influence your role in your career?

MBA in Digital Brand Communications
What is your main motivation for seeking admission into the MBA in Digital Brand Communications program? Please elaborate on your interest and experience in brand building in a digital arena.

Transcript

An unofficial transcript can be submitted with the online application. Official transcripts are required upon admission.

Resume

Applicants will upload a current resume to the online application.

Letters of Recommendation

Applicants will list the name and email address of two references on the online application. The Graduate School will send recommendation forms to the references to complete.

GMAT

GMAT scores are optional for all MBA applications. Official scores may be self-reported but are not required.

Interviews

Interviews are conducted on a case-by-case basis following application review.

Additional Requirements for International Applicants

• Applicants must submit a course-by-course transcript review by a NACES-recognized evaluation source. Unofficial transcript evaluations are acceptable.
• Either the Official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Duolingo or completion of ELS level 112 at an ELS Language School is required.
• Financial Certification form and documentation may be required.

Senior Citizen Tuition Policy

South Carolina law provides tuition exemption for residents 60 and older to take classes at state colleges (nominal fees may apply). Tuition exemption is available for the MBA Corporate program only and is not applicable for specialty concentrations such as MBA Online, the MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, the MBA in Digital Brand Communications and the MBA in Business Analytics. For any questions regarding the program and to learn more about it, you can find more information on the Registrar's website.

Application Deadlines

Note: Enrollment fee will be discounted if you apply by the priority deadline for your program of interest.

*Rolling admissions for applications received past the final deadline will be considered based on program space availability.
*Admission will close early if we have filled all available seats.

*Rolling admissions for applications received past the final deadline will be considered based on program space availability.
*Admission will close early if we have filled all available seats.

*Rolling admissions for applications received past the final deadline will be considered based on program space availability.
*Admission will close early if we have filled all available seats.

*Rolling admissions for applications received past the final deadline will be considered based on program space availability.
*Admission will close early if we have filled all available seats.

For more information on the application process, please see resources provided by the Clemson University Graduate School. Please contact the MBA Office of Admissions if you have any questions.