PMBA Business Administration at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Now more than ever, an M.B.A. is a way to move forward — whether you are seeking advancement within your company, a career change or the opportunity to launch your own business. We offer a flexible format designed for professionals from all industry backgrounds looking to gain the skills and connections to distinguish themselves in the marketplace and achieve greater professional success and impact.

Faculty: Darla Moore School of Business | Duration: 24 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

You’ll master the hard and soft skills essential for success in business, regardless of your aspirations. Absorb accounting, human resources, management, finance, operations management and marketing coursework during six terms per year. You'll take nine core business courses and seven elective courses chosen to suit your interests, goals and career aspirations.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Investment Manager, Corporate Finance Officer, Entrepreneur, International Management and Finance Professional, Consumer Behavior Analyst, Supply Chain Risk Management Specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements for admission to the program conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School and the accreditation standards of AACSB International-the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Each candidate’s application is reviewed holistically, taking into account factors such as experience, standardized test scores, trends in academic performance, rigor of both undergraduate institution and degree program, grades in courses requiring quantitative, analytical and communication skills, letters of reference, leadership activities and personal statement, as well as other potential indicators of maturity and motivation. Experience is weighted heavily during the application review process. GMAT/GRE test scores are optional for applicants who do not already have these test scores on file with USC but may be recommended for some applicants without relevant work...

USD 38,880 for the whole programme (2026-27). Darla Moore School of Business programme fee for 2026-27 as listed on the Department Fees page, full-time column; excludes technology, health, application and confirmation fees. Professional MBA; same figure listed for resident and nonresident; the page s Source

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific. The Moore School of Business, the Arnold School of Public Health and the College of Nursing use their own applications; the Moore School charges an additional $50 application fee for graduate programmes.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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