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- The Program:
Please Note:
Acceptance of applications for this degree has been
suspended pending outcome of the College's long-range graduate studies
plan.
Q: How long is the program?
A: The program can be completed in one to one and a half years,
depending on your background. Entering participants need undergraduate
courses in finance, marketing, economics and computer science. Individuals who
do not have this background must complete courses in these areas as
co-requisites. Beyond these foundation courses, the program requires 30 semester hours of graduate-level work .
These graduate-level hours include:
• 18 hours of core courses in data base management,
web site development, e-business strategy, electronic
marketing, management of e-commerce, a
semester-long e-commerce project and
• 12 hours of approved electives in areas
such as computer science, supply chain management, MIS, finance,
psychology, sociology and industrial engineering.
Most full-time participants who have the prerequisites satisfied should be
able to complete the program in one calendar year by taking 3-4 courses each
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Q:
I work full-time. Can
I take e-commerce classes in the evening and in Greenville?
A: You may be able to
pick up an occasional class during the evening at Clemson or at the University
Center in Greenville, but this will not be the norm. Currently, e-commerce
courses are offered on-campus, primarily during the day.
Q: Is this program offered in a distance learning
format?
A: Courses in the program are currently offered only in a
traditional, instructor-led classroom environment.
Cost and Financial Assistance:
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Q:
What is the cost of your program?
A:
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Tuition
Rates |
SC
Residents |
Non-
Residents |
| Full-time
(12hrs or more) |
$4,608/semester |
$9,220/semester |
| Graduate
Assistants |
$1044/semester |
$1044/semester |
| NOTE: All
fees are subject to change without notice. For the latest fee schedule
see: http://www.clemson.edu/attend/undrgrd/cost/feesched.htm |
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Additional
Costs (Estimated) |
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| Books |
$800/semester |
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Living
Costs (Estimated) |
Per
Month |
| Off-Campus
Lease |
$400
- $550 |
| On-Campus
Housing (inc. utilities) |
$400 -
$820 |
| Utilities |
$ 90 -
$ 130 |
| Cable TV |
$ 35 -
$ 55 |
| Base Telephone |
$ 25 -
$ 35 |
| Food |
$ 225 -
$275 |
| Entertainment |
$ 100 -
$200 |
Transportation (use
of the free CAT, Clemson
Area Transit, system may reduce this) |
$ 120 -
$200 |
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Q:
Can I get an assistantship to help fund my degree?
A: At this time Clemson does
not have any graduate assistantships available to offer e-commerce graduate
students. Some individuals have been able to find an assistantship with other
departments on campus through their own efforts, although these are very limited
in availability and highly competitive. Graduate assistant currently pay a
flat fee of $689 per semester. Graduate assistantships pay approximately $1,500
per semester (less tax) with a workload of 10 hours per week.
Teaching assistantships
normally require a minimum of a Master's degree in the subject area. Most MBA
students do not qualify for these types of assistantships.
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Q:
What other types of financial aid are available?
A: All applicants are automatically considered
for a one-time $5,000 fellowship upon acceptance of their application and
financial aid form. Since these are very competitive on a university-wide
basis, awards to highly qualified MECOM students are very limited. Besides
assistantships, Stafford Loans are available to domestic students (please
visit the Financial Aid web site, http://virtual.clemson.edu/groups/finaid/ ,
for more information). For international students , there are occasionally
U.S. federal grants available for specific nationalities. Please contact
the U.S. Embassy for information. For minorities , Clemson University has
some diversity fellowships available. These are determined by need and
academic excellence. Please contact Mr. Jerry Knighton, Access & Equity,
E103 Martin Hall, 864/656-3184, knightl@clemson.edu for
more information.
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Q: Can the application fee or
tuition be waived?
A: Clemson University's Graduate School sets the application
fee at a level that just covers processing costs. They will not waive the
application fee. Tuition cannot be waived.
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Admission
and Course Transfer:
- Q: What documents are
required for admission?
A: The complete
application includes:
1. A copy of your current résumé .
* 1 year of work experience is preferred, but consideration
is given to new graduates with exceptional academic credentials.
2. Two official transcripts of all college-level work. International applicants
must include official copies of transcripts in both their native language
and in English. Clemson University graduates do not need to submit official
transcripts of their undergraduate work. You must have earned a bachelor's
degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university for consideration.
3. Two letters of recommendation .
4. Official GRE or GMAT scores. To facilitate application processing, please
include a copy of your unofficial GRE / GMAT scores with your application
package. To send your official scores, use institution code 5111.
5. Official TOEFL scores for international applicants whose native language
is not English.
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6. A 1-2
page Statement of Purpose on why
you want an MECOM degree.
7. An electronic application available at: http://www.grad.clemson.edu/f_grad.html
8. The nonrefundable application fee indicated on the application.
9. Proof of South Carolina residency, if applicable, ( http://www.grad.clemson.edu/f_general.html select
the GS35 form).
10. International Student Financial Certification Form (international applicants
only) ( http://www.grad.clemson.edu/f_general.html select
the GS50 form).
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Q: What grade point average
and GRE/GMAT scores do I need?
A: As part of the admissions
decision we quantitatively weigh your grade point average and GRE/GMAT scores
to evaluate your potential academic strength at the graduate level. We like
to see a GPA of 3.0 or better and a GRE / GMAT of at least the 73rd
percentile.
Q: What other criteria do you use
to make your admissions decision?
A: The admissions process takes into consideration a number of
different inputs. Besides your GPA and GRE/GMAT scores, we look at your
letters of recommendation and résumé to get a feel for your individual
strengths, motivations, and work experience. We prefer that you have at least
one year of work experience beyond your bachelor’s degree. We also
evaluate major(s) and schools attended to determine the strength of your
academic background. If we feel it is necessary, you will be contacted for
a personal interview to further assess your potential in the program.
Q: Is work experience required?
A: Work experience is preferred. But, individuals with
strong academic backgrounds may be admitted without work experience.
Q: What are your
admissions deadlines?
A: International applicants must have all of their application
materials received by Clemson's Graduate School no later than April 15. This
allows sufficient time to process the application and, if accepted, mail the
necessary visa papers.
Domestic applicants should have their applications in by
May 1. If a prospective domestic student has difficulty meeting this
deadline, it may be possible to arrange a later date for submission of application
materials.
Q:
Is it possible to enter the program in January, at the beginning of the
Spring semester?
A: No, new students are admitted in the fall semester only.
Occasionally, prospective students who lack prerequisite courses are permitted
to enroll early to take some or all of the prerequisites they need. Special
arrangements are necessary to do so. (See prerequisite requirements
below.)
Q:
May I apply online?
A: Yes. You are encouraged to apply on-line. The electronic
application is available at:
http://www.grad.clemson.edu/f_grad.html
Q:
How can I check on the status of my application?
A: If you have web access, you may check the
status of your application at http://www.grad.clemson.edu/a_us.html for
U.S. citizens and permanent residents and at http://www.grad.clemson.edu/a_in.html for
international applicants
Please have your student identification number available.
If you have a U.S. Social Security Number, use this as your student identification
number. If you are an international applicant, use the number that was assigned
to you on your application. This number begins with the letters NR.
Q: What are your prerequisite requirements?
A: Entering participants should have taken undergraduate courses
in economics, finance, marketing and computer science. Individuals who do not
have this background must complete courses in these areas as co-requisites.
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Q:
I took some graduate-level classes at another university. Can I transfer
them into your program?
A: We allow a maximum of 6 acceptable, graduate-level semester
hours (2 graduate-level classes) to be transferred from an acceptable
university (normally AACSB International accredited). If you receive at least
a "B"in them, these will count as credit toward Clemson's MECOM degree. If
you took more than 2 acceptable classes that could have been transferred and
if they duplicate material in Clemson's program, we will not make you retake
these subjects. However, you will be required to take additional electives
to make up the hours not taken.
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- Questions
Commonly asked by International Applicants
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Q:
What are the chances of an international applicant getting a Graduate Assistantship?
A: At this time, we have no graduate
assistantships to offer any of the E-Commerce graduate students. On rare occasion
a student may find an assistantship on campus through their own efforts. However,
since competition for obtaining one is so high, the probability of getting one
is low. We strongly recommend that all MECOM students do not rely upon having
an assistantship to help fund their education.
Q:
If I do not get a Graduate Assistantship or some other type of financial
assistance from the University, can I work off campus to help support
my degree?
A: The terms of the F1, Student Visa, do not allow
you to work off-campus while earning your degree. However,
upon graduation international students are allowed a one year, U.S. based
practicum.
Q:
I have a 3-year bachelor’s degree from India. Can
I be considered for admission into your E-Commerce Program?
A: Clemson University requires
that, in addition to your three year bachelor’s degree, you must also have
earned a one year Indian Master’s
degree, or you must have received a four year bachelor's degree from an acceptable
U.S. university, before you can be considered for admission..
Q:
What score do I need on the TOEFL?
A: We require a minimum of 600
(250 on the computerized test) on the TOEFL for your application to be considered.
Q:
Do you have an "English as a Second Language
Program?
A: Clemson does not have a separate
program for individuals to attend to improve their English before starting
graduate level course work. There are
"English as a Second Language" classes that, as a graduate student,
you may take if you wish. These do not count toward the degree.
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Q: What
types of job opportunities are available for an international student?
A: Technology-related
degrees are in high demand and many of our international
graduates have obtained jobs in information technology. Many of
these jobs have been located in the U.S.
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