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The mission of the College of Business and Behavioral Science is to develop leaders who are exceptionally qualified, globally competitive, entrepreneurial, and committed to the betterment of society; produce scholarly research that is relevant to our stakeholders; and support professional and public service activities that contribute to economic, social, and intellectual development.
The College of Business and Behavioral Science offers advanced degrees in Accounting, Applied Economics, Applied Psychology, Applied Sociology, Business Administration, Economics, Electronic Commerce, Graphic Communications, Human Factors Psychology, Industrial Management, Management, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Management Science, and Public Administration.
Courses are offered in finance, law, marketing, and political science to provide program requirements and electives for students in other areas.
The graduate programs in the College of Business and Behavioral Science provide a wide range of opportunities for academic careers and for professional careers in business, industry, government, and nongovernment public sector organizations. Degrees offered in the business disciplines are fully accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
In the MA, MS, and PhD programs, extensive research programs involve graduate students in both theoretical and applied research and provide excellent opportunities for thesis and dissertation research. The professional master's degree programs feature internships that provide opportunities for practical experience in the student's field. Financial aid, in the form of fellowships and teaching and research assistantships, is available for full-time participants in all graduate programs.
In addition to a full range of graduate programs offered on the main Clemson campus, some degree programs may be completed via off-campus evening programs. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) and the Master of Public Administration degrees are offered at the University Center of Greenville and at Lander University in Greenwood.
Additional information is available on the Web.
The Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAcc) degree program prepares students for positions in industrial, commercial, governmental, financial, or public accounting. The program requires 33 credit hours and ACCT 899 and is open to students with appropriate backgrounds. The program accommodates both full- and part-time students. Full-time students are able to complete the program in one year. The program recognizes the rapid pace of change in accounting resulting from technological advances in managing data, the theory and practice of management, and increases in the volume and scope of authoritative pronouncements from the FASB, SEC, and IRS. Two specializations are available: Assurance and Management Services and Taxation. The program is accredited by AACSB, International.
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from an institution whose scholastic rating is acceptable to the Graduate Admissions Committee of the School of Accountancy and Legal Studies. Admission to the program is based on academic record and score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT). Letters of recommendation and relevant work experience also may be considered. Applicants should have completed a basic business core of at least 30 credit hours, as well as the following accounting prerequisites: intermediate accounting (at least six credit hours), cost accounting (three credit hours), tax (three credit hours), auditing (three credit hours), and accounting information systems (three credit hours). Current information is available on the Web.
The graduate program in Applied Economics utilizes the facilities and faculty of the Department of Economics and the Department of Applied Economics and Statistics in the College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Life Sciences. Students may carry out their dissertation research under the direction of a faculty member from either department.
Applicants to the PhD program should have a strong background in economic theory and statistics. The program has required fields in these areas. Students choose two additional fields of concentration from financial economics, labor economics, monetary economics, environmental economics, industrial organization, public sector economics, and other fields supported by departments across the University.
The Department of Sociology offers the MS degree in Applied Sociology emphasizing practical and theoretical knowledge in the areas of industrial and organizational sociology and focusing on the acquisition of social research skills, theory application, and practical field experience. Students are prepared for employment in federal, state, and local government agencies; in industry and related agencies; and to pursue a doctorate.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited degree program; have completed a minimum of 15 undergraduate credit hours in sociology or another social science discipline that includes at least one course each in statistics, research methods, and sociological theory; submit GRE scores on the verbal, quantitative, and written sections (satisfactory scores normally include a minimum of 500 on the verbal and quantitative sections of the test and a 4.0 on the written section); submit three letters of recommendation, at least two of which are from faculty members of the applicant's previously attended college or university; and submit a 500-word essay on career aspirations and goals, explaining how completion of this program in Applied Sociology will assist in achieving these goals.
Students selecting the thesis option are required to complete a minimum of 34 credit hours of coursework including SOC 803, 805, 807, 810, 830, 895, and either ANTH 603 or SOC (R S) 671. In addition, students choosing the thesis option are required to complete six hours of thesis credit (SOC 891) and successfully defend a formal thesis. Students choosing the nonthesis option must complete 40 hours of coursework including SOC 803, 805, 807, 810, 830, 895 and either ANTH 603 or SOC (R S) 671. In addition, students choosing the nonthesis option must pass a departmentally administered comprehensive examination. Students must demonstrate competence in basic statistics by either passing a departmentally administered competency examination or by earning a B in EX ST 801. A six-hour internship in an applied setting is required of all students. The field placement is coordinated by the student, the graduate director, and the on-site supervisor. Typically, the internship is completed in the summer between the first and second years of the program, but only after completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of 800-level coursework. In exceptional circumstances, the graduate coordinator may approve the substitution of six hours of appropriate coursework for the field placement when the student has had work experience comparable to the placement.
The Master of Business Administration programs, full-time and part-time, provide advanced business education to prepare graduates for sucessful careers in a global market. MBA students come from a wide variety of business and nonbusiness backgrounds. Additional information is avilable on the Web or by e-mailing the MBA department at MBA@clemson.edu.
The two-year, 62-credit-hour, full-time MBA program is held on the Clemson campus. This intensive program starts in the fall only and allows students the flexibility to tailor their degree to meet specific career goals. The first year (32 credit hours) provides a strong foundation in graduate-level core business areas including economics, statistics, marketing, management, business law, finance, operations, information systems, and accounting. MBA seminars include top industry speakers and career-enhancing workshops. In the second year (30 credit hours), students take four specialization courses specific to their professional goals, three tools courses, a strategic management class, and two electives. During the summer, students do internships, study abroad (possibly earning a second master's degree), or take classes at Clemson.
The part-time, evening MBA (33-44 credit hours) is offered at the University Center of Greenville in a live classroom setting and in Greenwood in a two-way audio/video format. Each class meets one night a week. The five foundation courses (11 credit hours) provide basic business knowledge in statistics, organizational behavior, and human resources management, as well as managerial policy. Typically, it takes two to three years to complete the program.
A college-level calculus class is the only prerequisite for both programs. Admission is based on GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) scores, two letters of recommendation, academic background (transcripts), statement of purpose (full-time program only), and work experience (résumé required). A minimum of two years of work experience beyond the bachelor's degree is required for the part-time program. One year of work experience is preferred, although not required, for the full-time program. A separate fee structure applies to evening program classes.
Applicants to the MA degree program must have completed at least 12 credit hours of undergraduate economics, including a course in intermediate price theory. A background in mathematics, including at least one course each in calculus and statistics, is also required. When necessary, the economic theory, mathematics, and statistics courses may be taken at Clemson University.
The graduate program includes at least one course in econometrics and a minimum of two courses in economic theory. Program concentrations in financial economics, labor economics, monetary economics, environmental economics, industrial organization, and public sector economics have been designed for students interested in these areas.
Students pursuing a terminal MA degree must complete 24 credit hours of coursework and submit an approved thesis. Students continuing beyond the first year may receive an MA degree upon the completion of the PhD core courses with at least a B average. With the permission of the graduate coordinator, a maximum of six hours of course credit may be earned for graduate courses taken at Clemson outside the Department of Economics. All remaining courses must be taken within the department.
The College of Business and Behavioral Science and the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering and Science jointly offer and administer this program. The ME-Com is a professional degree program to prepare students for management careers in electronic business and online supply chain operations and also as managers of information systems professionals.
This interdisciplinary program features required courses in management, computer science, and marketing. Students may also specialize in either business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-computer consumer (B2C) systems. Each student completes an e-commerce project in his/her last semester of the program.
The following courses (18 credit hours) are required: CP SC 662, M B A 876, MGT 818, 829, 830, 833.
Twelve credit hours of electives are required and may be selected from the following: C R P (E N R) 634, CP SC 663, 825, M B A (FIN) 807, 862, 871, MGT 812, (M B A) 861.
Only one of the following three courses may be taken as an elective: I E 802, PSYCH 835, 899.
Only one of the following courses may be taken as an elective: SOC 803, 805, 830.
The Master of Science in Graphic Communications degree program prepares students for technical, creative, or professional careers in graphic communications, the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. The program serves the needs of graphic communications, graphic arts, printing management, or graphic design graduates from other institutions, as well as undergraduates with degrees in engineering, manufacturing, computer science, communications, technology, and various business fields who want to transition into graphic communications fields.
The MS program is enhanced by Clemson's undergraduate program of more than 400 students and works closely with Clemson's nationally recognized Packaging Science program. Industry supports well-equipped G C laboratories. Graduates are placed in positions in a variety of printing, packaging, publishing, imaging, and related industries in management, marketing, sales, customer service, creative, technical, scientific, and academic positions. Placement rates are consistently high.
Program entrance is available fall, spring, and first or second summer
terms. Requirements for the program include 33 credit hours of graduate
courses for a nonthesis option or 30 hours with a thesis. Within the total
requirements, at least 17 hours will be in G C technical/managerial courses;
seven will be research related; six credits will be from outside the Graphic
Communications Department; and at least one-half will be at or above the
800 level. Based upon applicant's undergraduate course
work and work experience, prerequisite courses may be required in specific
areas. Students without relevant work experience will also complete an
industrial internship.
In addition to the standard Application for Admission, the Graphic Communications Department admissions committee requests a narrative of approximately two pages in length, to include related and nonrelated work history, educational background, current position and an explanation of how Clem-son's MS in Graphic Communications program relates to the applicant's professional goals. A separate résumé should accompany the narrative.
The Master of Science in Industrial Management (MSIM) program prepares students for leadership positions in industry by focusing on the management of operations. The program also prepares students for further advanced study in management. Students in the program come from a variety of academic backgrounds including business, engineering, physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science. The program builds on the educational background of undergraduate business majors by providing an important focus toward operations, the part of the organization where most assets and people are employed. For individuals with a technical undergraduate degree, the program complements their mathematics, engineering, and basic sciences coursework by developing an integrated view of operations management.
The MSIM program focuses on the capabilities and resources of operations and its role in the formulation and implementation of organization strategies for both manufacturing and service industries in a global economy. The program addresses critical material and information flows in organizations, providing a knowledge base and skill set for solving problems in operations management. The program requires ten courses and a final examination. Basic courses in finance, accounting, economics, and marketing may be required as corequisites for some students. Most full-time students should be able to complete the program in three semesters.
The PhD program in Management provides advanced education for students of outstanding ability who are pursuing careers in university research and teaching, business, or government. The program currently offers focus tracks in two areasoperations management and information systems.
The Operations Management track is a balanced program of management theory, analytical techniques, and research methodology focusing on the management of operations. The OM track is designed to provide a broad conceptual view of operations, expert knowledge of processes for operations management, understanding of analytical and empirical research methodologies, and appreciation for issues in teaching operations.
The Information Systems track offers a balanced program of concepts, theory, and methods by providing a foundation in IS technologies, development, and business impact. In addition, topics relating to the use of such systems to promote organizational effectiveness and strategic advantage and as enablers of business process change and electronic business are covered.
Formal coursework leading to the dissertation stage of the PhD program is divided into the scholarly methods courses, foundation courses, and advanced courses, in addition to at least 18 credit hours of doctoral dissertation research. Depending on the student's background and research interests, he/she may be required to take additional courses.
The Department of Management and the Department of Mathematical Sciences in the College of Engineering and Science jointly offer and administer this program. Applicants should have a demonstrated aptitude for quantitative analysis and a primary interest in scientific management research and practice. The program is designed for persons interested in using and developing the growing array of statistical and quantitative decision-making techniques used by the larger and more sophisticated American, foreign, and multinational firms. Such techniques include probability models; statistical analysis; linear, nonlinear, and dynamic programming; and decision theory.
The program blends courses in statistical theory, operations research, and functional areas of management to provide a balanced offering of advanced work in each field contributing to the degree.
A formal thesis and supervised field internship are required for the MS degree. MS students complete 45 credit hours, including six hours of thesis credit and six hours of credit for the internship. Typically, the internship is completed in the summer between the first and second years of the program. In some cases, six credit hours of approved electives may be substituted for the field internship.
Students in the doctoral programs are expected to satisfy the master's program requirements plus an additional 45 credit hours prior to receiving their doctorate. In addition to the required courses, a doctoral program must include 18 hours of dissertation research and an oral dissertation defense. Students are admitted to candidacy for the PhD degree upon successful completion of a qualifying examination.
Applicants to these programs should have an undergraduate degree with a major in psychology or a related field from an accredited college or university. Students with a major other than psychology should have a minimum of 15 semester hours beyond the introductory psychology survey course. Applicants to the master's program in Human Factors Psychology must also have at least one undergraduate course in calculus. All applicants must submit scores from the general portion of the GRE. Applicants must also submit three letters of reference, a personal interest statement, and a résumé. The application deadline is January 31. For more information about these programs or additional application requirements, visit the Psychology Department's Web site.
The Department of Political Science participates with the Department of Political Science at the University of South Carolina in offering the joint professional degree Master of Public Administration. Courses for this program are taught only at the University Center of Greenville.
The MPA degree program requires 39?45 credit hours, depending on the
student's background. Students lacking proficiency in American government
are required to address the deficiency by taking a prerequisite in this
area. Students who do not have substantial administrative experience are
required to complete an internship encompassing 480 hours in a public or
nonprofit agency engaged in administrative work. All MPA students must
complete
seven core courses (PO SC 702, 821, 822, 827, 829, 841, 862), one level
of government course (PO SC 860, 867, or 868), and five electives. Finally,
all students must demonstrate a proficient knowledge of the field of public
administration by passing a comprehensive examination. Students may request
to take the PO SC 880 in lieu of the comprehensive examination.