Full Time MBA
Aiken, USA
DURATION
9 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 29,760 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* final deadline July 1, priority deadline - January 8 (recommended for students seeking on-campus housing)
** for graduate international full-time
Introduction
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? The University of South Carolina Aiken (USCA) MBA program provides a transformative learning experience that equips you with the skills, knowledge, and network to succeed as a dynamic business leader.
We offer a cohort MBA program for students who want to study in a daytime MBA program. In a cohort, you start the program with like-minded professionals and complete the core courses together while being able to customize your specialization area. We can tailor the MBA program of study to suit your career aspirations. We offer specialization areas in cybersecurity management, project management, healthcare management, human resource management, supply chain management, or another area of business that appeals to you.
USC Aiken MBA Highlights
- AACSB accredited
- Face-to-Face Cohort
- 5 classes/semester
- Complete the program in 9 months in an Immersive Learning Environment
- On-campus housing based on availability
- Customizable Specialization
- Global Networking
- Occupational Practical Training (OPT)
- Collaboration + Community
- Expanded networking opportunities
- Business Away experience
- Experienced Faculty
- Career Development Support
Centrally located near major Southern Cities:
- 2.5-hour drive to Atlanta, GA
- 2.5-hour drive to Charlotte, NC
- 2.5-hour drive to Charleston, SC
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Curriculum
- Accounting for Decision-Making
- Business Strategy
- Financial Analysis for Decision-Making
- Management & Organizational Behavior
- Marketing Management
- One Flexible Core Option (based on availability)
- Four Flexible Elective Courses
Specializations
Students have the option to specialize in one of the following areas once they renroll in our on-campus program :
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Cybersecurity
- Finance
- Healthcare Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Management Information Systems
- Project Management
- Supply Chain
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
What Is the Career Outlook for MBA Graduates?
Regional projections for South Carolina as well as nearby Florida and Georgia paint a promising picture for MBA graduates. There’s a strong demand for two roles in particular: business analyst and marketing specialist. There will be 19.7% and 17.4% more jobs between 2019 and 2028 for these roles in SC, FL, and GA, says Burning Glass Technologies, a labor-market analytics firm. Both of those growth rates are more than twice the average for all occupations (7%). Market demand in these states for MBA grads is highest for these positions: project and program managers, business analysts, sales managers, and financial managers. Course Work for In-Demand Skill Clusters Employers seek MBA graduates for the managerial and strategic skills they’ll bring to the table to solve business problems. Burning Glass notes the top four skill clusters that businesses in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are looking for in MBA grads:
- Project management
- Budget management
- Business process and analysis
- Business strategy
All of the USC Aiken online MBA programs develop these skill clusters through specific courses in the curricula. For instance, learnings from the operations management and business analytics courses apply to all four skill clusters. In addition, three courses in the MBA core that separately cover decision-making based on accounting, financial analysis, and economics strengthen skills required for managing projects and budgets, as well as devising strategies.
The Finance and Accounting specializations provide the niche expertise some students seek, with both specializations including a course on Information Systems and Analytics for Accounting and Finance. The Finance specialization includes a course on Advanced Corporate Finance, and the Accounting specialization covers Advanced Accounting Topics. The Project Management specialization equips students for the skill cluster with the highest demand in South Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. The specialization includes a course on Program and Project Management and one on Supply Chain Management.
What Are Salaries Like for MBA Grads?
The pay boost of an MBA is a key benefit of earning the degree. The U.S. average for post-MBA salaries is $95,536 per year, according to Burning Glass Technologies. Here’s a look at average post-MBA salaries in South Carolina, Florida and Georgia:
Post-MBA Salaries in Finance & Accounting An MBA in Finance or Accounting paves the way for several management and leadership roles. Examples include finance analyst, investment analyst, financial controller, chief financial officer (CFO), director of finance, accounting manager, audit director, and VP of accounting. The average yearly salary for financial managers in the U.S. is $92,993, and the figure is $91,388 for accounting managers. Here are average salaries by state:
Average Post-MBA Salary |
South Carolina | $81,334 |
Florida | $89,538 |
Georgia | $95,773 |
U.S. | $95,536 |
Accreditations
English Language Requirements
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