Overview

The Business Administration and Law M.B.A. / J.D. at the University of South Carolina provides a rigorous, cross-disciplinary education designed for the modern professional landscape. By combining legal training with an accelerated business curriculum, the programme prepares graduates to navigate the complex intersection of corporate strategy and regulatory frameworks. Students benefit from a streamlined path that reduces the total course load compared to pursuing both degrees independently.

This dual-degree structure is specifically tailored for those who seek to lead in environments where legal and commercial interests overlap. The curriculum focuses on developing a versatile skill set, ensuring that participants can interpret intricate regulations while making informed, data-driven business decisions.

Why Business Administration and Law at the University of South Carolina?

Students join the Joseph F. Rice School of Law, which stands as one of the oldest law schools in the nation and remains the only nonprofit law school in the state. This institutional heritage is paired with the global reputation of the Darla Moore School of Business, renowned for its world-class faculty and extensive network of twelve major research centres. This partnership ensures a high-standard academic experience supported by significant institutional strengths.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1240 per credit
National fee: USD 1240 per credit
Local fee: USD 572 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum is designed to build professional intelligence through a blend of legal theory and practical management. Modules may include:

Legal Knowledge
Data Analysis
Advocacy
Management
Presentation Skills
Analytical Reasoning

Careers with Business Administration and Law

Graduates are equipped for diverse leadership roles across multiple industries. The combination of a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration opens doors to high-level positions where legal acumen and business strategy are both essential.

The programme prepares individuals for various professional settings, including private law firms, nonprofit organisations, and government agencies. Additionally, graduates often find success in the banking sector or within corporate business environments, where they apply their dual expertise to manage complex organisational challenges and regulatory requirements.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Financial Accounting;
Quantitative Methods;
Competing Through People;
Managerial Accounting;
Financial Policies;
Managerial Economics.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 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

GPA

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Required

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

The Darla Moore School of Business in cooperation with the University of South Carolina School of Law offers a combined degree program that permits a student to obtain the J.D. and Accelerated Master of Business Administration (A.M.B.A.) degrees in approximately three and one-half years. Through the combined program, the total course load may be reduced from that required if the two degrees were earned separately since 9 hours of electives toward the J.D. may be earned in the business administration program, and vice versa.
Students in the AMBA/JD program must take 9 credit hours of electives in the Moore School. An additional 9 credit hours in the School of Law will be used to satisfy the 18 elective credit hours required for the AMBA degree. All of these elective courses must be included in the AMBA program of study.

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

19840 USD / year

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Out-of-State

19840 USD / year

≈ 19840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9152 USD / year

≈ 9152 USD / year

Living costs

Columbia

United States

999 - 1508 USD / month

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