The grand opening of the George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics at USC Upstate was held in May 2010. This $30 million complex represents the pinnacle partnership achievement of the University’s “metropolitan mission,” providing a magnificent resource for the University’s continuing growth and a major investment in the economic development future of Spartanburg. Locating the business school in the heart of downtown Spartanburg will facilitate internship opportunities with downtown businesses, offer easier access to community and business leaders willing to share their knowledge and experience as guest lecturers, and provide a location for seeding and incubating entrepreneurial ideas.
Affectionately known as “The George,” the 60,000-square-foot facility is as impressive as the vitae of its namesake, who is regarded as an entrepreneurial legend. This state-of-the-art facility features a stock trading lab where students will make real time stock trading calls based on momentum, news and overall current-day stock market action. 
When not in use, it doubles as a much-needed computer lab. Smart classrooms and a tiered classroom that can accommodate 80 students, means faculty members will be using the latest technology to teach. The three galleries in “The George” will feature rotating exhibits from The Johnson Collection, comprised of more than 600 pieces ranging from the 1700s to the present.
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Shuttle/City Bus Information
The University provides a free shuttle service between the Spartanburg campus and the Johnson College campus downtown. Students are encouraged to use this shuttle service for convenience and as a way to protect the environment.
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