Overview

The Business Administration - Professional programme at the University of South Carolina is a premier part-time MBA designed for individuals seeking career advancement or a transition into new industries. This flexible course allows students to balance rigorous academic study with full-time professional responsibilities. By integrating real-world business issues into the curriculum, the university ensures that graduates are prepared to make a significant impact in the global marketplace.

Why Business Administration - Professional at University of South Carolina?

Ranked as the top part-time MBA programme in South Carolina and among the top 25 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.
Flexible delivery methods include videoconferencing and live-streaming, allowing for real-time participation from regional sites or remote locations.
The curriculum is highly customisable, offering various functional concentrations and graduate certificates to tailor the degree to specific career goals.
Instruction is provided by world-class research and clinical faculty who bring extensive industry expertise into the classroom.
The programme accommodates busy schedules with evening classes and select Saturday sessions.

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 is designed to be completed in approximately 28 months, though students may choose to accelerate or extend their studies. Modules may include:

Business Administration
Business Analytics
International Business
Human Resources
Finance
Marketing
Operations and Supply Chain
Strategic Innovation
Enterprise Resource Planning

Careers with Business Administration - Professional

This programme is specifically structured to support professionals aiming for internal promotion, career pivots, or entrepreneurial ventures. Graduates leverage the skills and connections gained at the University of South Carolina to distinguish themselves in competitive markets. The Darla Moore School of Business provides dedicated resources to help students achieve greater levels of professional success and leadership impact across diverse industry backgrounds.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Competing Through People
Managerial Accounting
Financial Policies
Managerial Economics
Marketing Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

48 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Professional Experience
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Essays
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Online Application

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Out-of-State

29760 USD / year

≈ 29760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13734 USD / year

≈ 13734 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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