About the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business

The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business and Clemson University's School of Accountancy are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This prestigious accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide, a distinction earned by less than 5% of the 13,000 business programs globally. AACSB accreditation reflects our dedication to providing top-tier business education, ensuring that our programs meet rigorous standards and prepare students to excel in a dynamic global economy.

Join the ranks of successful Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business alumni by earning your degree from our diverse undergraduate, master's and Ph.D. programs. In addition to degree programs, we also offer executive education and certification programs that provide targeted expertise for advancing your career. Our offerings encompass all facets of 21st-century global business education. Explore our different disciplines and programs to find the path that aligns with your career goals.

Clemson's state-of-the-art facility at Greenville ONE is an exceptional location for many of our graduate-level business programs. Situated in downtown Greenville, a vibrant hub of business activity, this facility enhances our programs by providing students access to a dynamic business community and valuable networking opportunities. Find out more.

Our centers, institutes and programs offer students a hands-on education that goes beyond the classroom. Working with top research faculty and industry experts, students have opportunities to gain authentic experience that pushes them to think critically and apply what they've learned in a real-world setting.

Our centers and institutes include:

• Clemson Regional Small Business Development Center
• Clemson University Center for Corporate Learning
• Erwin Center for Brand Communications
• Hayek Center for the Business of Prosperity
• Information Economy Project
• J. Daniel and Nancy Garrison Sales Innovation Program
• Snow Institute for the Study of Capitalism
• Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics

A key component of the success of our graduates is the foundational knowledge gained in the Pre-Business Curriculum. This is designed for first-year students pursuing undergraduate degrees in accounting, economics B.S., financial management, management or marketing. The curriculum includes foundational courses such as Business 1010, economics and math, allowing students to make an informed decision before officially declaring their majors in their second year. Establishing this solid groundwork ensures our students are well-prepared for a meaningful Clemson Experience and future career achievements.

Signature Programs in the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business provide an additional opportunity for students to gain authentic experience in business-critical skills. Students can join these programs in addition to the majors and minors they are working on. By focusing on enhancing specific skills, like leadership, brand communications and sales, students gain authentic work experience and graduate with a competitive advantage in the workplace.

• Brand Communications
• Leadership
• Sales Innovation

Clemson University, one of the most productive public research universities in the nation, enrolls 28,747 students across the State of South Carolina and has an endowment of over $1 billion. The University operates Extension offices in every county of the state and has five Innovation Campuses and six Research and Education Center locations. Classified as an R1 — Very High Research University by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education — Clemson is dedicated to teaching, research and service. Our main campus, located in Upstate, South Carolina, sits on 1,400 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores of Lake Hartwell. Through the research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects led by our faculty and students, Clemson University is driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

The Clemson Elevate strategic plan is built on the priorities of delivering the number one student experience in the nation, doubling research expenditures by 2035 and transforming lives statewide and beyond through educational, economic, agricultural and health outreach. These three priorities support what it means to be a Clemson Tiger through our students, faculty and staff.

The Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business holds a core value of inclusiveness. Our culture is built and sustained by our behaviors, our commitment, our curiosity and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. Read about our commitment.