Darla Moore School of Business, University of South Carolina

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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 an ... Read more

Student/Alumni Profile

Moore School International MBA students for the incoming 2010 class had an average age of 27 with 3 years work experience. The average GMAT is 629 and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.2. Although class size varies from year to year, usually 30 p ... 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, Logistics, 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 37%
% International 19%
Avg. Work Exp. 3 years
Avg. Student's Age 27
Avg. GMAT 629

Programme Profile

Accreditations AACSB
Start Dates July
Avg. Programme Duration 23 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 68805
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology More than 50% Case Method / Less than 50% Lecture based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid Yes

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
Min years of work experience 2
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. No
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
Established Date 1970
Start Dates January, September
Avg. Programme Duration 28 months
Avg. Total Tuition Fees (excluding living expenses + books) USD 27840
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics Yes
Teaching Methodology Mostly Lecture based

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid No

Admission Requirements

Application deadline Rolling
Min. Gmat 560
Min Toefl (Paper) 600
Min Toefl (Computer) 250
Accept IELTS Yes
Min IELTS 7
Min years of work experience 2
Essay Req. Yes
Interview Req. No
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
Established Date 2000
Start Dates September
Avg. Programme Duration 24 months
Class in Corporate Governance or Business Ethics No

Scholarship / Financial Aid

School-sponsored Scholarship / Financial Aid No

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.
In 2008 the Moore School adopted the strategic direction, Sustainable Enterprise and Development, with the mission to promote education and research to tackle the complex issues related to corporate responsibility, viable economic development, and care of resources - both human and natural. This strategy, together with our continuing focus in international business, furthers the Moore School's leadership in International Business education.
A few of its recent achievements and awards are listed below.
• Ranked #1 public university MBA program for international business and #3 among all institutions in that specialty.
U.S. News & World Report, 2010
• Ranked #1 for best 'international experience' among the world's top 100 business schools.
Financial Times, 2010
•Ranked #3 for 'fastest return' on an MBA student's education investment.
BusinessWeek, 2009
•Ranked #42 by The Aspen Institute's "Beyond Grey Pinstripes" alternative ranking of how well schools prepare future leaders for the environmental, social, and ethical complexities of modern business.
The Aspen Institute, 2009-2010
•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 Darla Moore School of Business is a comprehensive MBA with a global focus. Global business must be experienced to be understood, and the Moore School 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 IMBA program provides expertise in global management, supported by foreign language training, a global business seminar, internship opportunities across the globe, and exchange programs with partner institutions. As a result, graduates of the program master the economic, cultural and strategic factors that drive success in organizations around the world, ensuring that they think and act globally - no matter where the future may lead them.
IMBA students have a choice of two tracks: (1) Language Track (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese or Spanish) for students who prefer to focus in a particular language and business culture; or (2) Global Track, for students who prefer a broad understanding of different business cultures. In both tracks, students also complete a 16-to-20-week internship in the USA or abroad and have the option to study one semester in one of our 19 partner institutions around the world.
The Moore School is a large, 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.

Student profile

Moore School International MBA students for the incoming 2010 class had an average age of 27 with 3 years work experience. The average GMAT is 629 and the average undergraduate GPA is 3.2.

Although class size varies from year to year, usually 30 percent are female, 25 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. About 35% of students have a business background.