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Applying to the Clemson MBA Program:

When you apply to the Clemson MBA, our advisors will design a curriculum for you that considers your years of professional work experience, any prior business education, and the emphasis options that match your career interests.   Some of you may elect to pursue the MBA full-time but others of you who are working full-time may choose to complete the program by taking classes part-time in the evenings.

As is typical of MBA programs, the Clemson MBA is designed for students with a minimum of 2 years of post-undergraduate, professional work experience.  We make some exceptions to the work experience standard for outstanding students with non-business undergraduate degrees, particularly those pursuing another graduate degree at Clemson.

Full-time Enrollment:  Admission to the Clemson MBA on a full-time basis is highly competitive.  We consider your undergraduate grade point average, letters of recommendation, GMAT/GRE score, prior education and work experience, personal statement, and the results of your interview with a member of our staff. During the application process, we will advise you about the specifics of your program of study, as noted above.  Most full-time students start the program in the fall semester on campus. 

We award graduate assistantships to exceptionally qualified students.  Assistantships provide sharply reduced tuition and a weekly wage for working 15 hours per week on career-relevant projects with industry partners. 

Part-Time Enrollment:  Admission as a part-time working professional student requires a minimum of two years of career-relevant work experience, satisfactory undergraduate grade point average, and a satisfactory score on the GMAT/GRE. Classes are offered in the evenings at the University Center in Greenville and in the afternoons and evenings on campus.  Part-time students may begin taking classes in any semester. 

 Non-Degree Seeking: For working professionals with an acceptable background, it may be possible to start classes prior to taking the GMAT/GRE. A maximum of 12 credit hours of foundation courses may be completed as a non-degree seeking student.  To move to degree-seeking status, non-degree students must make an acceptable score on the GMAT/GRE and submit a second application. All application documents, with the exception of the standardized test scores, must be submitted for consideration.

International Students:   If you have any specific questions about the application process for international students, please contact the MBA program at mba@clemson.edu. 

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Application Check List:

1. A copy of your current resumé.

2. 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. For consideration, you must have earned a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited college or university.

3. Two letters of recommendation. These can be in letter or email form or submitted using the recommendation form available at: http://www.grad.clemson.edu/forms/GeneralForms.php (select the desired format, MS Word or PDF, of the GSL-1 form, "Recommendation Form for Admission")

4. Official GMAT scores. To facilitate application processing, please include a copy of your unofficial GMAT scores with your application package. Information about the GMAT is available at http://www.mba.com/mba . Working professional MBA applicants with acceptable credentials may start the foundation courses in a non-degree status prior to completing the GMAT. The GMAT program code for the New Graduate/International MBA is: 504-FJ-40 and for the Working Professional MBA: 504-FJ-17f

Under certain circumstances an official GRE score may be provided in lieu of a GMAT score.

5. An Interview (full-time applicants only) . For most full-time applicants whose credentials meet specified requirements, the MBA Office will contact you and conduct a telephone interview to ensure compatibility with the program.

6. Official TOEFL scores for international applicants whose native language is not English. Information about the TOEFL is available at: http://www.ets.org/toefl . The institution code for Clemson is 5111. (International working professionals already working in U.S. normally do not need to submit a TOEFL score)

7. An electronic application available at: http://www.grad.clemson.edu/Admission.php

8. The non-refundable application fee indicated on the application.

9 . Proof of South Carolina residency, if applicable, (http://www.grad.clemson.edu/forms/GeneralForms.php select the GS35 form).

10. International Student Financial Certification Form (Needed for only those international applicants who are applying to enter the U.S. and study full time on the Clemson campus) (http://www.grad.clemson.edu/forms/GeneralForms.php select the IA50 form).

11. Mail application materials to the following:

Graduate Admissions Office
E-209 Martin Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634

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Application Deadlines:

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