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The George Dean Johnson, Jr.
College of Business and Economics

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Welcome to the Johnson College of Business and Economics at the University of South Carolina Upstate, recently named for George Dean Johnson, Jr. Click here to learn more about the College's namesake.

The Johnson College of Business and Economics provides and delivers an excellent undergraduate business education to a diverse student population. Our College success comes through teaching excellence, applied scholarship, business partnerships, and a high degree of professional integrity and accountability.

The Johnson College of Business and Economics is accredited by AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB International accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in undergraduate and graduate education for business administration and accounting. Accreditation is a process of voluntary, non-governmental review of educational institutions and programs. Specialized agencies award accreditation for professional programs and academic units in particular fields of study. As a specialized agency, AACSB International grants accreditation for undergraduate and graduate business administration and accounting programs. Institutional accreditation reviews entire colleges and universities.

USC Upstate is one of 42 institutions worldwide with undergraduate only programs that are accredited. Click here to view the Flash presentation.

We are entering a new era of greater expectations to enhance the quality of life and economic well being throughout the Upstate Metropolitan Region.

Our community and service activities are developed in partnership with business and professional constituencies. I invite you to contact me to discuss opportunities that further the recognition and academic distinction of our mission.

darrell parkerWe invite you to link our site, e-mail, and visit us. We would particularly love to hear from our alumni. If you have any questions or would like to know more about business in the Upstate, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Darrell Parker
Dean
(864) 503-5566
dparker@uscupstate.edu