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

USC Upstate George Dean Johnson, Jr. College of Business and Economics provides and delivers excellent undergraduate business education to a diverse student population.

In support of this mission
Our educational programs prepare graduates to enter and succeed in a variety of business careers in an expanding global environment through a focus on current and ethical business practices.

Our faculty is engaged in intellectual pursuits that focus primarily on applied scholarship and teaching excellence.

Our community and service activities are developed in partnership with business and professional constituencies to enhance the quality of life and economic well being in the upstate metropolitan region.

As a College, we hold our faculty, staff and students accountable for practicing a high degree of personal and professional excellence, integrity and civility. 

JCBE Learning Goals
Approved by JCBE on March 14, 2005

  • Goal: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the Business Core curriculum.
  • Goal: Students will be able to communicate effectively in standard business English.
  • Goal: Students will demonstrate the ability to recognize and analyze business problems, using a variety of quantitative tools.
  • Goal: Students will recognize and analyze ethical issues in business and choose and defend appropriate measures to deal with problems in business in an ethical manner.
  • Goal: Students will demonstrate the ability to use information technology in modern organizational operations.

Downtown Campus Information

Campus Shuttle and Parking
Driving Directions
Building Hours
Bookstore and I.D. Cards
Expected Business Dress 
Tobacco Use Policy 

Johnson College Resources

Letter from the Dean
Master Schedule
Fall Exam Schedule 
Frequently Asked Questions
Johnson College Faculty
Beta Gamma Sigma
Johnson College in the News 
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Contact Us

Darrell Parker, Ph.D.
Dean, Johnson College
Phone: 864-503-5312

Amy Henderson
Administrative Assistant to the Dean
Phone: 864-503-5312

Frank Rudisill, Ph.D.
Associate Dean
Phone: 864-503-5511

Nancy Lee
Administrative Assistant,
Student Services
Phone: 864-503-5580

George Dean Johnson, Jr.
College of Business and Economics

160 East St. John Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Phone: 864-503-5580
Fax: 864-503-5583
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