The True Cost of an MBA

Humans constantly analyze situations and make choices. From minute daily decisions to life altering, nerve racking, “did I chose the right path” moments, we chose.

Creating Career Magic with a University of South Carolina MBA

When Walt Disney said, “Here is the world of imagination, hopes, and dreams” he wasn’t referring to the University of South Carolina, but he might as well have been.

A Veteran Takes a Road Less Traveled to the No.1-Ranked International MBA

There’s no one path to business school. Often a traditional timeline looks like this: Graduate with a bachelor’s degree (typically in business or engineering), work for about 3-5 years (typically finance or consulting) then get an MBA.

Meet Caroline: Syrup expert turned University of South Carolina International MBA student

Earning an MBA can help you accelerate your career, pivot to a new profession, or add a prestigious credential to your resume. But there’s one key benefit that isn’t mentioned often — the people you will encounter in business school.

A Servicewoman Brings Battlefield Courage to the Business World

As a former U.S. Army Police Team Leader, Kathe Pratt learned to handle a life-threatening crisis. As acting squad leader, she took charge and led her team through harrowing circumstances such as the day a SVBIED hit her SUV convoy in Iraq.

The Business of Bridge-Building: Reflections on the Value of Connecting with Others

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the 40th annual Atlantik-Brücke Young Leaders Conference. Founded in 1952, the Atlantik-Brücke (or, “Atlantic Bridge” in English), a non-profit and non-partisan organization, has a primary goal of deepening cooperation among Germany, Europe and America on all levels. The Young Leaders Conference I attended is just one […]

Selecting the Right MBA for You

Many students I meet with know the value of learning from a leader in global business. What they’re far less sure about is which type of MBA program is right for them.

An MBA for the Real World

If you look on my resume, you might notice that I haven’t always been a faculty member or an educator, for that matter. Before I became a full-time faculty member at the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business, I’d spent 25 years in marketing strategy development for real-world businesses. While I don’t […]

Life in Columbia

Two years ago, I moved to Charlotte after accepting a job at Bank of America. I might never have discovered this amazing city if I hadn’t chosen to pursue my MBA at the Darla Moore School of Business in Columbia, SC. Both the Moore School and Charlotte have turned out to be perfect homes for […]

A More Personalized MBA Experience

When you step in your first class at the Darla Moore School of Business, you’ll notice something different right away. Your cohort wouldn’t fill up an auditorium. Our average cohort size is 40 to 50 students. And that’s good for you on several levels.Our priority isn’t enrollment quotas. We created the Moore School to be […]

Why the UofSC MBA?

I’ve been an admissions professional for more than nine years so I know you could earn your MBA anywhere. Why should you even consider the University of South Carolina?I can tell you that as assistant director of admissions I see students benefit from being part of one of the nation’s most experiential MBA programs every […]