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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/Organizational Psychology, Management, and Public Administration. The Master of Real Estate Development is offered in cooperation with the College or Architecture, Arts, and Humanities.
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.
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.
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 concentrations from financial economics, labor economics, monetary economics, environmental economics, industrial organization, public sector economics, and other fields supported by departments across the University.
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited degree program; must 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; must 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); must submit three letters of recommendation, at least two of which are from faculty members of the applicant's previously attended college or university; and must 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 selecting the non-thesis 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 two-year, 62- to 64-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 the degree to meet specific career goals. The first year (34 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 (28-30 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 participate in internships, study abroad, 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. Each class meets one night a week. The program includes five foundation courses (11 credit hours), which provide basic business knowledge, and 11 advanced business courses (33 credit hours), including three electives. 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.
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.
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 C R P 634, CP SC 663, 851, 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 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 MS in Management 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. Ten courses and a final examination are required. 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.
Students in the doctoral programs are expected to satisfy the master's program requirements plus an additional 45 credit hours prior to receiving the 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 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.
Admission will be based on an assessment of the applicant's educational needs and career objectives. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree and should have earned an overall 3.0 grade-point ratio in all undergraduate studies. Each applicant must also furnish a letter of recommendation, an application (available from the MPA program office), transcripts, statement of career objectives, and a résumé.
Students from any department or discipline may elect to complete the certificate program. Students who are already enrolled in a graduate degree program must obtain written approval from their graduate programs/advisors and the MPA Director. No prerequisites are required of these students.
In addition to the conditions above, international applicants are required to demonstrate that they satisfy the University's minimum English language proficiency requirements or equivalent.
Students currently pursuing MPA coursework in a non-degree status may
apply for the Graduate Certificate in Public Management. The hours earned
in a non-degree status may be applied to the certificate program requirements
(within four years of completion of the courses.)
Course Requirements
Courses are determined by the student's educational needs and career objectives and must be reviewed and approved by the MPA director. Other graduate courses may be substituted in the elective sequence with the approval of the MPA director. Program participants must maintain an overall minimum grade-point ratio of 3.0 in the certificate program. Certificate courses must be completed within a span of four years.
A graduate certificate will be awarded upon completion of 12 credit hours of study, as outlined below, and submission of a Certificate Portfolio which will consist of a compilation of the cumulative coursework accomplished in the program.
The following coursework is required:
Core Sequence--one course selected from PO SC 821, 822, 827, 829, 862Credit earned for a certificate may be applied toward the Master of Public Administration degree with the advice and approval of the MPA Director.Elective Sequence--three courses selected from PO SC 867, 868, 877, 878 (topics differ by section)
The Master of Real Estate Development Program, jointly administered by the Department of Finance and the Department of Planning and Landscape Architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities, creates the educational opportunity for encouraging future development entrepreneurs to produce exciting, quality projects respecting environmental sustainability, social consciousness, design excellence, and financial feasibility within the risk-reward framework. See College of Architecture, Arts, and Humanities for the complete program.
The program requires E L E 600, 800, and one of the following: an additional section of E L E 800, M B A (MGT) 845, or M B A 875.