Overview

The International Business programme at the University of South Carolina offers a comprehensive curriculum designed for future global leaders. Students engage in a rigorous 22-month academic journey that combines foundational management theory with deep cultural immersion. This Master level course is consistently recognised for its excellence in preparing graduates for the complexities of the modern global marketplace.

Why International Business at the University of South Carolina?

Ranked among the top three programmes in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for over 35 consecutive years.
Offers a unique choice between a Language Track (French, German, or Spanish) and a Global Track for English-speaking regions.
Includes a mandatory two-month in-country immersion to experience foreign business cultures first-hand.
Features a 10- to 15-week internship with prestigious multinational corporations such as Adidas, Bayer, Dell, and UPS.
Provides opportunities to integrate classroom learning with real-world consulting projects for global business readiness.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 14880 per semester
National fee: USD 14880 per semester
Local fee: USD 6867 per semester

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Syllabus

The curriculum blends international business core subjects with functional management expertise. Modules may include:

Global Strategic Management
Managing the Multinational Enterprise
Comparative Institutional Systems
Global Supply Chain
Global Finance
Global Marketing
Quantitative Methods
Managerial Accounting
Financial Accounting

Careers with International Business

Graduates from this programme are equipped for high-level roles within multinational entities and global organisations. The curriculum and internship structure specifically prepare students for careers in international management, global supply chain operations, and cross-border finance. Alumni have secured positions at world-leading companies, including:

Michelin
Bayer
United Airlines
Daimler AG
Dell
Adidas

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting in the Global Environment
Quantitative Methods in Business
Global Economics
Management Accounting in the Global Environment
Globalization, Culture and the Business Environment
Internship in International Business
Global Strategic Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Rolling admissions after April 15

Language

English

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Credits

74 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Official Transcripts
Official Test Scores (GRE or GMAT)
Curriculum Vitae/Resume
2 Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Admissions interview (will be requested by the admissions committee for qualified candidates)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29760 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

13734 USD / year

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Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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