Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina
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Since 1919, innovation has been the key to the success of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. The school has a history of keeping pace with the ever-changing global market through a blend of academic preparation an ... Read more
Student/Alumni Profile
The Moore School International MBA students for the incoming 2009 class had an average age of 27 with 3.3 years work experience. The average GMAT is 643 and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.3. Although class size varies from year to year, usuall ... Read more
Programme Type
Full Time, Part Time, Executive
MBA Only, MBA + JD
Specialisation by Function
Accountancy, Accountancy & Financial, Brand Management, Decision Science, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, General Management, Human Resource Management, Information Management, International Management / Business, Leadership, Manufacturing Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Organisational Behavior, Project Management, Research & Development Management, Risk Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management
Course Languages
English
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 29% |
| % International | 18% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 3 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 27 |
| Avg. GMAT | 643 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Start Dates | July |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 23 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 67456 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| Avg. Base Salary captured for 2008 | USD 76,657 |
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Bank of America Eaton Corporation Alltel Resurgent Capital Federal Express General Electric ExxonMobil Hubbell Power Systems BB&T PPG |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | Yes |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | Undergraduate Academic Merit, Work Experience, GMAT Score |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, May, November, Rolling |
| Min. Gmat | 580 |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min IELTS | 7.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 100 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 23% |
| % International | 12% |
| Avg. Work Exp. | 7 years |
| Avg. Student's Age | 31 |
| Avg. GMAT | 605 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | AACSB |
| Start Dates | January, April, July, August |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 30 months |
| Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) | USD 27840 |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | Yes |
| Teaching Methodology | Mostly Lecture based |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Bank of America Eaton Corporation Alltel Resurgent Capital Federal Express General Electric ExxonMobil Hubbell Power Systems BB&T PPG |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | | |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, May, November, Rolling |
| Min. Gmat | N/A |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min IELTS | 7.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 100 |
Student Profile
| % Female Students | 10% |
| % International | 10% |
| Avg. Student's Age | 24 |
Programme Profile
| Accreditations | None |
| Start Dates | September |
| Avg. Programme Duration | 24 months |
| Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics | No |
Post MBA Employment
| On-campus graduate employment opportunities | Yes |
| List top company recruiters |
Bank of America Eaton Corporation Alltel Resurgent Capital Federal Express General Electric ExxonMobil Hubbell Power Systems BB&T PPG |
Scholarship / Financial Aid
| School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid | No |
| School-sponsored Scholarships based on: | | |
Admission Requirements
| Application deadline | February, May, November, Rolling |
| Min. Gmat | 580 |
| Min Toefl (Paper) | 600 |
| Min Toefl (Computer) | 250 |
| Accept IELTS | Yes |
| Min IELTS | 7.5 |
| Min years of work experience | 2 |
| Essay Req. | Yes |
| Interview Req. | Yes |
| References Req. | Yes |
| Resume / C.V. | Yes |
| Undergrad or equivalent degree | Yes |
| Official Transcripts | Yes |
| Completed Application Form | Yes |
| Application Fee | USD 50 |
Overview
Since 1919, innovation has been the key to the success of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. The school has a history of keeping pace with the ever-changing global market through a blend of academic preparation and real-world experience. By emphasizing internships, study abroad programs, and entrepreneurial opportunities, the school has earned international recognition. A few of its recent achievements and awards are listed below.
• Ranked #1 or #2 in international business every year since 1989 by U.S. News & World Report’s annual survey of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.” Since 1974, the school has offered the international business program with emphasis on language and cultural studies, combined with a 4-to-6-month internships, typically overseas.
• Financial Times of London ranked our MBA program 67th of the world’s 100 top global business schools (38th among US school).
• The Aspen Institute ranked the Moore School 42nd in its 2009-2010 Beyond Grey Pinstripes alternative ranking of how well schools prepare future leaders for the environmental, social, and ethical complexities of modern business.
• Became first business school in the nation to offer its MBA program to working professionals via live television with interactive audio.
• In March, 1998, became the nation’s first major university to name its business school for a woman, honoring alumna and business executive Darla Moore.
The International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) program at the Moore School of Business is a comprehensive MBA with a global focus. The Moore School of Business successfully pioneered the concept of an international internship more than a quarter-century ago. Since then, nearly 4,000 students have worked as interns in more than 30 countries. The Moore School of Business believes that one cannot fully understand global business by reading a book. Global business must be experienced to be understood. All students live and breathe the business culture of another country, an experience that prepares them for life as a global manager. No matter where they will work in the future they will be able to think and act globally.
IMBA students have a choice of two options: (1) Language Track (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish); (2) Global Track, for students who may not need training in a second language, explores international business within regions of the world.
The Moore School is a large, complex, and comprehensive business school with over 4,700 students in its undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. More than 165 faculty are involved in teaching, research, and service to the community. Both the Darla Moore School of Business and the School of Accounting are accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the recognized international accrediting association for business schools.
Student profile
The Moore School International MBA students for the incoming 2009 class had an average age of 27 with 3.3 years work experience. The average GMAT is 643 and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.3.
Although class size varies from year to year, usually 30 percent are female, 30 percent international students, and about 10 percent are from racial or ethnic minorities.
Undergraduate majors include business, economics, political science, liberal arts, engineering and science, and languages, with the majority of students having a business background.
Contact Information
Country:
United States
Address:
Darla Moore School of Business, 1705 College Street, Columbia29208 United States
Switchboard: +1 011 803 777 4346
Fax: 1 011 803 777 4346