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Department of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Accelerate into business leadership with a flexible, accredited M.B.A.

Degree Type
M.B.A.
Program Length
1–2 years
Credit Hours
Graduate program
Delivery Format
On-campus / online
Department
Department of Business Administration
School
Business
Career Outlook
Strong, growing demand
Location
Orangeburg, SC
Overview

Inside Master of Business Administration.

The Master of Business Administration develops advanced leadership, strategy, and analytical skills for managers and aspiring executives.

Flexible on-campus and online options fit the program around a working professional's life.

Student experience

Students in Master of Business Administration learn in small, mentorship-driven classes, work closely with faculty on research and creative projects, and build a portfolio of real-world experience before they graduate.

What You'll Learn

  • 01Lead strategy and organizational decisions
  • 02Analyze finance, operations, and markets
  • 03Manage teams and change effectively
  • 04Apply data to business problems

Why This Program

  • Flexible on-campus and online formats
  • Built for working professionals
  • Leadership and strategy focus
Curriculum

What You'll Study.

Major Requirements

  • 01Foundational core sequence for the Master of Business Administration major
  • 02Methods, theory, and applied coursework
  • 03Upper-division concentration courses
  • 04Capstone, portfolio, or senior research experience

General Education

  • 01First-Year Experience & University Seminar
  • 02Written and Oral Communication
  • 03Quantitative Reasoning & Natural Sciences
  • 04Humanities, Social Sciences & the Arts

Electives

  • 01Free electives toward the 120-credit degree
  • 02Optional minor or second concentration
  • 03Study away / experiential credit options
Sample four-year plan
Year One
  • University core & seminar
  • Introductory major foundations
Year Two
  • Major methods & theory
  • General education breadth
Year Three
  • Upper-division major courses
  • Internship or research
Year Four
  • Concentration electives
  • Capstone / senior experience

Downloadable curriculum sheet — coming soon

Career pathways

Where This Degree Takes You.

Common Job Titles

  • Business Manager
  • Operations Director
  • Financial Manager
  • Marketing Manager
  • Entrepreneur

Graduate School Options

  • Doctoral business programs

Industry Sectors

  • Management
  • Finance
  • Consulting
  • Entrepreneurship
Salary outlook

Salary outcomes vary by role and region — connect with Claflin Career Services for current, verified data for this field.

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Experiential learning

Learn by Doing.

Real experience is built into the program — from internships and research to service learning and study abroad.

Internships

Placements with regional employers and partners connected to the Department of Business Administration.

Undergraduate Research

Mentored, faculty-led research beginning as early as the first year.

Field Experiences

Site visits, practica, and community-based learning that apply classroom theory.

Service Learning

Projects that connect coursework to Orangeburg and the surrounding community.

Study Abroad

Global programs coordinated through the Office of Global Programs.

Faculty

Learn from Dedicated Scholars.

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Faculty Name

Chair, Department of Business Administration

Focus

Strategy & entrepreneurship

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Faculty Name

Professor of Accounting

Focus

Accounting & finance

Student success

Outcomes That Speak for Themselves.

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“The Master of Business Administration program gave me the mentorship and hands-on experience to step confidently into my career.”
Claflin Graduate
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“My professors knew me by name and pushed me to do work I didn't know I was capable of.”
Current Student
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Admissions

How to Apply.

Requirements

  • Completed Claflin University application
  • Official high school transcript (or college transcripts for transfers)
  • Self-reported test scores (test-optional pathways available)
  • Personal statement and any program-specific materials

Deadlines

  • Fall priority: November 1 — Spring priority: November 15
  • Rolling admission after priority dates while space remains
  • Financial aid: complete the FAFSA by the published priority date

Application Process

  1. 01Submit your free application online
  2. 02Send official transcripts and supporting documents
  3. 03Connect with your admissions counselor
  4. 04Receive your decision and financial aid package

Answer the call

Your Master of Business Administration Journey Starts Here.

Take the next step toward a Claflin education — apply, request information, or schedule a visit today.