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University of South CarolinaDarla Moore School of Business

International MBA

Degree awarded by University of South Carolina

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Duration
22 months
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
None verified

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

The 22-month programme moves from core and international business courses to a two-month in-country immersion and a 10 to 15 week internship. Students choose a Global Track or a Language Track in French, German or Spanish.

Intakes
July Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
22 months Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Columbia — Columbia, South Carolina, USA1014 Greene Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29208
Specializations
Global Track · Language Track
Joint / dual degrees
J.D./International MBA

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.
Applicant categoryAmountFee basisPeriod
Out-of-state — Non-resident, whole-program feeUSD 60,384
Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
entire program2024-25
In-state — South Carolina resident, whole-program feeUSD 32,000
Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
entire program2024-25

Other published fees

  • International immersion fee, second year only: USD 3,000 · mandatory Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution; a business degree is not required.Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
The most competitive applicants have at least two years of full-time, post-bachelor, professional work experience by the start of the program.Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Test waiver policy
The full-time MBA admissions committee may consider candidates without test scores, for example holders of a master's or doctoral degree, or active duty service members or veterans.Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Essays
RequiredChoose one of two essay questions; statement of purpose up to 500 words.Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 100Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE, valid five years or lessSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
One accepted test requiredGMAT or GRE, valid five years or lessSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 95International applicants without a US degree; TOEFL iBTSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic
One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 7 (scale 0–9)International applicants without a US degreeSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
PTE Academic
One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 68 (scale 10–90)International applicants without a US degreeSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duolingo English Test
One accepted test requiredPublished minimum: 115 (scale 10–160)International applicants without a US degreeSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
July intakeRound 1 (Priority)Oct. 15Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
July intakeRound IIDec. 1Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
July intakeRound IIIJan. 15Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
July intakeRound IVMarch 1Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsDate not confirmed
July intakeRolling admissionsAfter April 15Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsRolling admissions

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • Full financial awards (International MBA)

    Benefit
    Full financial award possible
    Basis
    Other basis
    Eligibility
    Contact the school to find out whether you qualify
    Application
    Considered with the program application
    Official scholarship pageSource: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: sc.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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