Part-Time MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Part-time classes, full-time innovation
The part-time Clemson MBAe is designed for working professionals who would like to innovate in their current position or create their own startup. As a program designed with innovation at the forefront, graduates of the MBAe program can feel confident in their ability to bring new innovative ideas applicable to a wide range of business backgrounds.
This option is ideal for individuals who would like to maintain their careers while earning their MBA. Classes begin each June, and the program lasts for two full years. Courses are taught in a unique, blended delivery that combines online coursework with two weekends per semester in person in Greenville. This curriculum structure allows for the ultimate flexibility for working professionals while ensuring advantages to engage with faculty and peers with in-person instruction.
Program Structure
Students enroll in a mixture of online and in-person classes. The in-person classes are scheduled for two weekends (Friday-Sunday) per semester, and the remainder of the coursework is completed online.
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View detailed Part-Time MBAe curriculum
Summer - first year Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8990 Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 Creativity and Innovation in entrepreneurship & business. MBA 8810 Ethics & Leadership 1 Leadership and soft skills training. MBA 8990 Intro to Internship 1 Studying corporate innovators & start-up entrepreneurs. Fall - first year Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8490 Entrepreneurial Strategy 3 Case-based class focused on the application of strategic thinking and best practices in new ventures. MBA 8880 Internship 2 Studying corporate innovators & start-up entrepreneurs. Spring - first year Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8430 Entrepreneurial Accounting 2 Basic accounting techniques and integrating accounting principles into everyday business activities. MBA 8510 Operations & Logistics 1 Production, design, safety, environment and logistics. MBA 8440 Entrepreneurial Law 1 Legal issues from setting up a new business to protecting intellectual property. MBA 8520 Social Entrepreneurship 1 Embracing sustainability and hybrid entrepreneurial principles. Summer - second year Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8450 Management of Technology & Innovation 3 Strategies and best practices for technology and new product development. MBA 8470 New Venture Creation 2 Project-based setup of new venture, network building and creating a business plan. Fall - second year Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8480 Marketing & Digital Strategy 3 Basic marketing principles and digital strategies such as web optimization and social media. MBA 8390 Special Topics: Negotiations 3 Explores the major concepts & theories of bargaining/negotiating, and the dynamics of interpersonal and intergroup conflict and its resolution. Spring - second year Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8400 Entrepreneurship & Venture Management 2 Techniques, skills, problems and advanced concepts of entrepreneurship and venture management. MBA 8720 Venture Finance 3 Basic financial concepts and entrepreneurial applications, including various forms of funding and raising capital. Summer - final two months Course Number & Title Credit Hours Description MBA 8340 Business Plan Capstone 3 Finalize business plan and create elevator pitches for business leaders. MBA 8310 Communication & Sales 2 Elevator pitches, presentations and sales strategies. - Part-time 24-month program, summer start only.
- The part-time MBAe program is delivered in a blended online and in-person format.
- Students will meet in person twice a semester for one course for the residency
- Class times: Friday (12p-8 p.m.), Saturday (8 a.m.-8 p.m.), Sunday (8 a.m.-12 p.m.).
- The remaining course(s) are completed online over the semester.
- Students will meet in person twice a semester for one course for the residency
- Students will compete in the EnterPrize Awards or the Innovation at Work competition in MBA.
Timeline
Application deadline: April 15, 2026*
Program start date: June 2026
EnterPrize Awards: May 2028
Graduation: August 2028
| Round | Application Deadline |
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| Round 1 - Priority Deadline | Nov. 15, 2025 |
| Round 2 | Feb. 1, 2026 |
| Round 3 - Final Deadline | April 15, 2026 |
*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.
Cost
The part-time Clemson MBAe Program is assessed as a Premier Graduate Program. Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1,138 per credit hour for in-state students and $1,415 per credit hour for out-of-state students.
*Tuition rates are subject to change for future academic years. Tuition rates above do not include fees due each semester. For more info on tuition and fees, please contact Student Financial Services.
The Clemson MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program is assessed as a Premier Graduate Program and has a special tuition rate outside of the traditional graduate tiers. Please visit the Graduate School's Tuition and Fees schedule and the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fee Calculator for detailed information.
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