Clemson University

School

Clemson University, a top-ranked public research institution in South Carolina, is home to the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. The school offers a range of MBA options tailored for working professionals and full-time students. With small class sizes, hands-on projects, and expert faculty, Clemson fosters leadership development and innovation across industries.

Location

Clemson University’s MBA programs are based in Greenville, South Carolina, one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. Known for its thriving business community and quality of life, Greenville offers access to numerous Fortune 500 companies, a vibrant downtown, and opportunities for networking and internships.

Accreditations

Clemson University’s business school is accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, recognized globally as the highest standard of excellence in business education.

Programs

There is a vast array of options to study an MBA at Clemson University’s Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business. The Corporate MBA can be taken as a full-time course or an evening, part-time program on campus, training candidates for C-level positions.

Clemson University’s Online MBA is a part-time program for students with two or more years of work experience. The MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a part-time or full-time course aimed at students who want to start their own business, innovate in their current role, or advance a not-for-profit. The MBA in Business Analytics is a data-focused program that blends online classes with a few weekends per semester on Clemson’s Greenville campus. 

The dual degree MBA/MIB sees students study both on Clemson’s campus and at IESEG School of Management in Paris to gain two degrees and an invaluable international experience. Finally, the MBA in Digital Brand Communications teams up with the Erwin Center for Brand Communications and is targeted at creative minds.

Scholarships

Clemson University does not provide dedicated scholarships for graduate students. However, a wide variety of external financial aid options are available, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds. Some programs are tailored for South Carolina residents, while others are intended for out-of-state applicants. Additional funding opportunities exist for military personnel and senior citizens. Likewise, numerous organizations offer loans to help cover any remaining tuition costs not addressed by other forms of aid.

During the admissions process, Clemson’s admissions team will review your application and recommend you for any financial support for which you qualify.

Fun fact

The Clemson Tigers sporting clubs are the heart and soul of the university, with the largest stadium in the Atlantic Coast Conference. One of the town’s game-day hotspots is the ESSO club, a restaurant in the building of an old gas station. Another landmark on campus is the “graveyard,” with over 75 tombstones named after the top 25 opponents that the Tigers have beaten on the road.