MBA Online
A flexible online MBA from a reputable South Carolina institution
Accelerate your career with Clemson University's part-time online MBA. This program is specifically tailored for professionals with 2+ years of work experience who are looking to earn more in their current role or change careers. As academic leaders, we have adapted our Corporate MBA curriculum and faculty to an online platform so professionals seeking a leap forward can take flexible online MBA courses on their own time and remotely. This is where your path to management and executive leadership begins.
Real-Time or Real Flexible
Clemson's flexible Online MBA allows you to earn your degree from anywhere. That means you can join a live class through video conferencing, allowing you to participate fully and ask questions at any time and watch recordings at a later time. While some classes require live attendance, the Online MBA can be earned from the comforts of home.
If you want to view the lecture but can't join live, you will have the option of a recorded version. Each lecture is built by our instructional design team and has been constructed with both learning models in mind. In addition to our specially developed remote MBA Online courses, you may also choose from any online class offered in our existing MBA Corporate catalog. This creates maximum flexibility to support your schedule and needs.
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View detailed MBA Online Curriculum
Foundation courses (13 credit hours): Courses may be waived based on prior undergraduate or graduate coursework at the discretion of the MBA office. It is recommended that the required foundation courses be completed before taking any core courses, when the course scheduling allows. The foundation courses may, however, be completed concurrently with core courses, provided they are not prerequisites for the core courses.
Foundation Courses Course Title Credit Hours MBA 8030 Statistical Analysis of Business Operations 3 MBA 8190 Introduction to Accounting 2 MBA 8160 Introduction to Finance 2 MBA 8590 Managerial Decision Modeling 3 MBA 8500 Business Communications 1 MBA 8800 Career Management 1 MBA 8810 Seminar on Ethics and Leadership 1 Core Courses (24 credit hours) Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisites MBA 8060 Operations Management 3 MBA 8030 MBA 8070 Financial Management 3 MBA 8160 MBA 8090 Organizational Behavior & HR Development 3 MBA 8540 Managerial Accounting* 3 MBA 8190 MBA 8600 Advanced Marketing Strategy 3 MBA 8610 Information Systems 3 MBA 8620 Managerial Economics 3 MBA 8700 Strategic Management 3 MBA 8070, 8600 *If you have a bachelor's degree in accounting from an AACSB-accredited school within the last five years, or you have at least two years of experience in managerial accounting, you may seek academic approval to replace MBA 854 with an additional emphasis course.
Elective Courses (12 credit hours); Prerequisites vary by course.
Students can work with their academic advisor to enhance their MBA degree through a diverse set of elective courses, some of which can be combined toward an emphasis area or a certificate offering.
Additional Information
Electives: All Clemson MBA students must complete 3 elective courses. Course options are not guaranteed to be offered and may change each semester. To view current course options, view our online schedule.
Please note that courses offered by other graduate school departments may substitute for our electives. You must work with your Academic Advisor to plan your course schedule and contact them for assistance with your elective options.
Study Abroad Opportunities
To learn more about international business electives, our long-term study abroad options, program costs and logistics, visit our study abroad info page.
Student Status: The MBA Online program is designed for working professionals only to complete on a part-time basis, meaning enrolled in 8 or fewer credit hours typically, 5 to 3 years to complete the degree and can vary per student.
Class Meeting Days/Times
Fall & Spring Semesters:
- Each class meets one night a week.
- Interact with live classes once a week per class at 6 p.m. EST, Monday-Thursday, via video conferencing, or view recorded lectures on your own. Please note that some courses will have specific live participation requirements.
Summer Semesters:
- Each class meets twice a week.
- Students taking summer courses enroll in a Monday/Wednesday course or Tuesday/Thursday course at 6 p.m. EST in Summer I and/or Summer II.
A Degree Plus
There is much more to a part-time MBA online program than just coursework, and taking online courses doesn't mean a lack of opportunities to make real-life connections. Like students in all of our MBA programs, we offer extensive resources in career planning, networking, seminars, conferences, and even short-term study abroad opportunities to help you leverage the full Clemson MBA experience.
The Clemson MBA Office of Career Services
Clemson's MBA Program Has a 95% Job Placement Rate
Personalized professional development services provided by the Clemson MBA Office of Career Services will support you in achieving your goals. Our team of registered corporate coaches can help you identify your skills, interests and abilities, as well as help you prepare for a job search. For working professional MBA students, our career counselors can help you better position yourself for promotional opportunities. Events and resources include:
- Individual Career Coaching
- Professional Development Seminars
- Alumni Connections and Mentorship
- Networking Forum
- Employer Spotlights
- Job Search Work Team
| Start Date | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Nov. 15 (Priority), Feb. 1 (Round 2), April 15 (Final) |
| Spring Semester | Oct. 1 (Priority), Nov. 15 (Final) |
| Summer Semester | Nov. 15 (Priority), Feb. 1 (Round 2), April 15 (Final) |
*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 MBA Corporate Program is assessed as a Tier 1 Graduate Program. Tuition for the 2025-2026 academic year is $1,356 per credit hour for both in-state and 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.
For detailed information, please visit the Graduate School's Tuition and Fees schedule and the Student Financial Services Tuition and Fee Calculator.
Join the Clemson Family
Clemson graduates join one very large global connection with alumni located throughout the U.S. and nearly every country worldwide. Our MBA students build extensive networks while in school and quickly discover why we have one of the strongest alumni groups in the nation, fondly known as the #ClemsonFamily.
This incredible family of alumni shares your commitment to excellence, integrity and service.
Get to Know the #ClemsonFamily
- More than 80 alumni clubs across the country
- Over 154,000 total alumni
Take the Next Step
For additional information about the Clemson online MBA program or to begin the application process, contact one of our admissions counselors.
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