Listed at number 46 in the Business Week ranking of top-ranked MBA programs in the nation, the Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina is ranked the number one in the world for international MBA programs among public universities and number 25 in the U.S. for all business master's programs. U.S. News & World Report also ranks this MBA program number one in the U.S. for international MBA programs among public universities.
A number of universities offer part-time enrollment MBA programs in South Carolina for professionals who want to return to school and advance their careers. North Greenville University, South Wesleyan University, Claflin University, Costal Carolina University and Francis Marion University all offer students the opportunity to obtain MBA degrees through one- or two-year commitments while attending school only part time.
Charleston's Southern University features a one-year, full-time traditional MBA program with concentrations in finance, organizational development and management information systems. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the program is conducted through a combination of online and traditional classwork.
Completing the top 10 MBA programs available in South Carolina are Clemson University in Clemson, The Citadel in Charleston, and Winthrop University in Rock Hill. Each of these well-respected schools is fully accredited and offers a variety of MBA degrees. Clemson partners its students with local businesses so they can see practical hands-on application of theoretical MBA coursework. The Citadel features a complete online research library for MBA research. Winthrop University teachers MBA studies in traditional finance and accounting as well as international business and software project management.