Graduate Index		Joel A. Smith III, Dean Randolph C. Martin, Associate Dean for Operations Robert E. Markland, Associate Dean for Administration Rodney L. Roenfeldt, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Carolyn S. Jones, Director of Baccalaureate Division Professors John T. Addison, Ph.D., London School of Economics, 1971 Jeffrey S. Arpan, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1971 James F. Kane Professor of International Business William O. Bearden, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1975 NationsBank Professor of Business Administration McKinley L. Blackburn, Ph.D., Harvard University, 1987 Robert J. Carlsson, Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1964 Henry W. Chappell Jr., Ph.D., Yale University, 1979 Elchanan Cohn, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1968 Timothy S. Doupnik, Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1983 James B. Edwards, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1971 Daniel C. Feldman, Ph.D., Yale University, 1976 W. Randolph Folks, D.B.A., Harvard University, 1970 Timothy D. Fry, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1984 Varun Grover. Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1990 Adrian M. Harrell, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1975 Scott E. Harrington, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1979 Glenn W. Harrison, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1982 Dewey H. Johnson Professor of Economics James F. Kane, D.B.A., Washington University, 1964 B.F. Kiker, Ph.D., Tulane University, 1965 Jeff B. Bates Professor of Public Administration and Finance Brian S. Klaas, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1987 Timothy W. Koch, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1976 South Carolina Bankers Association Professor of Banking Chun-Yau Kwok, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1985 Robert A. Leitch, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1973 W. Pierce Liles, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1972 Gary A. Luoma, D.B.A., Washington University, 1966 Manoj K. Malhotra, Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1990 Robert E. Markland, D.B.A., Washington University, 1969 Associate Dean for Administration Randolph C. Martin, Ph.D., Washington University, 1971 Bruce M. Meglino, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1973 William T. Moore, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1982 David and Esther Berlinberg Distinguished Professorship Gregory R. Niehaus, Ph.D., Washington University, 1985 Douglas W. Nigh, Ph.D., University of California at Los Angeles, 1981 Gary R. Reeves, D.S., Washington University, 1973 Richard B. Robinson, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1980 Rodney L. Roenfeldt, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1972 J. Henry Fellers Professor of Business Administration, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Robert J. Rolfe, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1983 Kendall Roth, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1986 J. Willis Cantey Professorship in International Business and Economics Harry J. Sapienza, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1989 David M. Schweiger, D.B.A., University of Maryland, 1980 Buck Mickel/Fluor Daniel Professorship in International Business Subhash Sharma, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1978 Terence A. Shimp, D.B.A., University of Maryland, 1974 Caroline D. Strobel, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1978 Jesse E. Teel, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1976 Hoyt N. Wheeler, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1974 Richard A. White, D.B.A., Arizona State University, 1981 Ronald P. Wilder, Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1969 John F. Willenborg, D.B.A., Washington University, 1969 Associate Professors Janice B. Breuer, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1987 Eugene G. Chewning, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1984 Maribeth S. Coller, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1991 Helen I. Doerpinghaus, Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1989 Joan M. Donohue, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1989 Kirk D. Fiedler, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1991 Kirk R. Karwan, Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University, 1979 William J. Kettinger, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1992 M. Audrey Korsgaard, Ph.D., New York University, 1990 John E. Logan, Ph.D., Columbia University, 1969 Thomas J. Madden, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts, 1982 Steven V. Mann, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1987 John H. McDermott, Ph.D., Brown University, 1979 Dennis H. Oberhelman, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1978 Patrick R. Philipoom, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1986 William H. Phillips, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980 Elizabeth C. Ravlin, Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University, 1986 Ronald C. Rogers, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1983 Randall L. Rose, Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1986 Martin S. Roth, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1990 E. Elisabet Rutstrom Ph.D., Stockholm School of Economics, 1990 J. Michael Ryan, Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1972 William R. Sandberg, Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1984 F. Kelly Shuptrine, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1971 Daniel C. Steele, Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1992 James R. Sweigart, Ph.D., Carnegie-Mellon University, 1976 James T. C. Teng, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1980 William R. Thomas, D.B.A., Georgia State University, 1971 Brad M. Tuttle, Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1991 Kathleen M. Whitcomb, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1989 Douglas P. Woodward, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1986 Assistant Professors Mary M. Bange, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1990 Allen P. Corbett, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1966 June Cotte, Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1998 Frank T. DeZoort, Ph.D., University of Alabama, 1995 Frank R. Fehle, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, 1999 Satish Jayachandran, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1999 Eric Johnson, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1997 Tatiana Kostova, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1996 Nancy J. Lightner, Ph.D., Purdue University, 1999 Melayne M. McInnes, Ph.D., Yale University, 1997 R. Bruce Money, Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1995 Eric A. Powers, Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1999 Donald L. Schunk, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1999 Solomon Tadesse, Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, 1998 Mark Taylor, Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1994 Sergey D. Tsyplakov, M.A., California Institute of Technology, 1996 Stacy L. Wood, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1998 Hyuckseung Yang, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1998 Mun Y. Yi, Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1998 Distinguished Lecturers James Bradley, C.Phil., University of North Carolina, 1970 Stan Lomax, J.D., Cornell Law School, 1969 Lecturers Donald C. Balch, M.A., University of South Carolina, 1984 James L. Brazell, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1987 James L. Burkett, MTAX, University of South Carolina, 1995 Dorinda A. Clippinger, Ed.D., Indiana University, 1978 Jan Collins, M.A., University of Michigan, 1967 Patrick J. DeMouy, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1982 Louis F. Dessau, M.B.A., European School of Management, 1990 Phillipe Felsenhardt, M.B.A., University of Paris X, 1981 Stanley G. Freeman, J.D., University of South Carolina, 1972 Steve C. Garris, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1975 Patrick D. Hanly, M.A., Webster University, 1984 Steven T. Hoskins, M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology, 1976 David Hudgens, M.A., University of Connecticut, 1991 Thomas M. Hughes, J.D., University of South Carolina, 1979 Carolyn S. Jones, Ed.D., University of South Carolina, 1984 Janet B. Katz, B.F.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1968 Rebecca A. Kerr, M.Acct., University of South Carolina, 1991 Dean H. Kress, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1992 John M. Lenti, M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1960 Robert L. Lippert, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1992 Douglas M. Mahony, M.A., Rutgers University, 1995 Phil Marshall, M.S., Webster University, 1988 Ellen M. Moore, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1982 David L. Ott, B.S., University of South Carolina, 1975 Thomas D. Pietras, B.S., University of South Carolina , 1979 John M. Ross, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, 1973 Sandra J. Teel, Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1985 Thomas E. Whitacre, M.B.A., Bowling Green State University, 1970 Paul B. Yazel, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1987 Dean Emeritus James F. Kane, D.B.A., Washington University, 1964 Distinguished Professors Emeriti Garnett F. Beazley Jr., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1963 Charles E. Edwards, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1961 J. Stanley Fryer, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1971 Herbert H. Hand, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1969 Gerald E. Breger, Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1964 Leroy D. Brooks, Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1971 Robert W. Clower, Doctor of Letters, Oxford University, 1978 John S. Herin, M.S., University of South Carolina, 1948 Edgar P. Hickman, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1958 James G. Hilton, Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1960 C. Brian Honess, M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1966 Thomas Kemmerlin Jr., LL.B., University of South Carolina, 1954 James A. Kuhlman, Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1971 Charles R. Milton, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1960 William M. Morgenroth, Sr., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1962 S. Travis Pritchett, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1969 Olin S. Pugh, Ph.D., Duke University, 1957 William F. Putnam, M.A., University of South Carolina, 1957 Robert W. Rosen, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1955 Howard P. Sanders, Ph.D., University of Florida, 1967 Steven J. Shaw, Ph.D., New York University, 1955 Earl A. Spiller Jr., Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1960 John E. Stinton, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1962 Ada B. Thomas, M.Ed., University of South Carolina, 1963 Joseph C. Ullman, Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1965 Susie H. VanHuss, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1969 Arthur E. Warner, D.B.A., Indiana University, 1953 William H. Wesson, Jr., Ph.D., Duke University, 1950 C. Glyn Williams, Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1960 Oliver G. Wood Jr., Ph.D., University of Florida, 1965 Professors Emeriti James E. Estes, Ph.D., University of Texas, 1960 Herbert R. Hahn, Ph.D., University of North Car olina, 1969 Shirley Kuiper, Ed.D., Indiana University, 1979 Cheryl M. Luke, Ph.D., Indiana University, 1967 Richard W. Molten, M.A., University of North Carolina, 1959 Richard V. Nuttall Jr., Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1959 David R. Pender, M.B.A., New York University, 1951 Leroy L. Phaup Jr., M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1975 Robert J. Porter, Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1965 William S. Rawson, Ph.D., Duke University, 1967 Distinguished Lecturers Emeriti James W. Emens, M.B.A., University of Toledo, 1953 Arnold Stebinger, B.A., Columbia University, 1938 Overview The Moore School of Business offers programs of study leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, International Master of Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, Master of Taxation, Master of Human Resources, Master of Science in Business Administration, and Master of International Business Studies. Joint programs such as the J.D./M.B.A., J.D./Master of International Business Studies, J.D./Master of Accountancy, J.D./Master of Science in Business Administration, and J.D./ Master of Human Resources, are offered in cooperation with the Law School. A joint M.A. in English and M.S. in Business Administration program is offered in cooperation with the Department of English. Admission Requirements Requirements for admission conform with the general regulations of The Graduate School and the accreditation standards of the AACSB-The International Association for Management Education. Applicants must submit an official transcript of their complete academic record and satisfactory scores on the GMAT. Because additional information is required, prospective students should either contact the graduate division of The Moore School of Business directly to request an application for graduate study or apply online at http://web.csd.sc.edu/app/grad. A graduate of a foreign university or college who has completed an academic program equivalent to an American bachelor’s degree may apply for admission. International applicants are required to submit with their application a certified transcript indicating the nature and scope of their academic training. An applicant whose native tongue is not English is required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL exam. Prior to enrollment in a graduate program in The Moore School of Business, international students whose native tongue is not English are required to take an English diagnostic test administered by the English Program for Internationals. The results of this diagnostic test and an interview of the student by a member of the Office of International Students staff will be used to determine the student’s level of English-language proficiency. Based upon this evaluation, a course of study will be recommended for those who have demonstrated deficiencies in oral communication and/or reading. Students for whom a course of study is designed are required to begin taking the recommended English courses during their first semester of graduate study and complete the course of study by the end of their second semester. Degree Programs and Requirements Master of Business Administration The Master of Business Administration program provides the faculty, courses, and environment that permit the student to gain an understanding of business problems and analytical techniques. The Moore School of Business recognizes that the achievement of managerial competence necessitates a broad range of skills to identify problems, obtain pertinent data, exercise trained judgment, and implement solutions within the context of a rapidly changing economic and social environment. Admission The admissions process involves evaluation of applicant characteristics in an attempt to determine intellectual ability and willingness to do the work required to complete the curriculum. Realizing that many admission decisions are somewhat subjective, anyone reviewing applications for admission to either the full-time M.B.A. or the P.M.B.A. program must consider the overall academic record (GPA; course of study; school(s) attended; degrees earned; GMAT score and scores on any other standardized tests; performance in quantitative courses; including satisfaction of calculus prerequisite; work experience and level of responsibility; written statement from applicant; extracurricular and community activities; and letters of recommendation). These items may be supplemented by personal or telephone interviews at the discretion of the reviewer, or when requested by the managing director of the M.B.A. Faculty Executive Committee. Profile of most recent M.B.A. classes 1999 2000 Enrolled 86 72 Male 59 52 Female 27 20 Foreign National (all) 29 23 Foreign Exchange 12 3 Average GMAT 579 590 Average GPR 3.22 3.12 Average Work Experience (months) 24.05 41.48 Percent of Students with Work Experience 73.3 87.5 Average Age at Matriculation 25.37 26.44 Average TOEFL (paper-based score only) (if required) 615.1 623.3 U.S. Nonresident of S.C. 16 24 African American 1 1 Hispanic 2 0 Business/Commerce Bachelors 44 29 Humanities Bachelors 9 6 Sciences Bachelors 10 13 Social Sciences Bachelors 15 21 Other Bachelors Degrees 8 3 Degree Requirements The M.B.A. program consists of 54 semester hours of graduate credit in approved courses. The first academic year has 30 semester hours of credit, and the second year requires 24 semester hours of credit, including a capstone strategic management course. Students are encouraged to participate in an internship during the summer between the first and second year. Required courses include work in financial and managerial accounting, quantitative methods and analysis, economics, finance, organization behavior, marketing, information systems, and production management. The business communication course and a strategic management course complete the list of specified classes. In the second year of the program, students take 15 semester hours of approved elective credits, of which one must be an international business or international economics course. Core courses may be waived by students who have demonstrated a high degree of competence in the relevant area. Waived courses must be replaced by approved electives. The five elective courses permit specialization in any of the areas in business administration (except accounting), economics, or in an approved area outside the Moore School of Business. The student is not required to take all of the elective courses in one area, although such a concentration may be desirable for those seeking to specialize in a given field. The M.B.A. program does not require undergraduate instruction in business administration; however, it does require undergraduate instruction in calculus. The University provides a summer course in mathematics for those students requiring such instruction. Entering students are required to participate in an orientation program prior to the start of classes in the fall semester. There are no thesis or foreign language requirements for the M.B.A. program. Required Courses ACCT 728, 729; ECON 719, 720; FINA 760; MBAD 702; MGMT 770, 790; MGSC 692, 694, 791, 796; MKTG 701 Elective Courses ACCT 730, 731, 743; ECON 500, 503, 504, 506, 507, 508, 530, 531, 548, 562, 705, 759, 779T; FINA 745, 746, 761, 761T, 762, 763, 765, 765T, 766T; IBUS 700, 700T, 701, 701T, 702T, 703, 703T, 711, 713, 721, 722, 733, 734, 735, 737; MBAD 701; MGMT 718T, 719, 720, 721, 722, 722T, 723, 771T, 774T, 778, 778T, 782T; MGSC 525T, 590, 591, 594, 596, 798, 872, 872T, 873, 874T, 875, 875T, 890, 891, 891T, 893T, 896T, 897, 898T; MKTG 702, 702T, 703T, 704, 704T, 705, 705T, 706, 707, 709T Professional M.B.A. Program The Professional Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide, in a schedule more conveniently suited to the working professional, the comprehensive and integrated course work leading to the M.B.A. degree. The Professional M.B.A. program requirements are virtually identical to those of the full-time M.B.A. program except that students in the professional program are exempt from the business communications course and must take one additional elective course. Profile of most recent P.M.B.A. classes 1999 2000 Enrolled 128 99 Male 97 84 Female 31 15 Foreign National (all) 6 3 Foreign Exchange Average GMAT 577 591 Average GPR 3.05 2.97 Average Work Experience (months) 66.4 85.62 Percent of Students with Work Experience 93 96 Average Age at Matriculation 29.35 31 Average TOEFL (paper-based score only) (if required) 643 637 U.S. Nonresident of S.C. 13 11 African American 7 4 Hispanic 1 2 Business/Commerce Bachelors 32 33 Humanities Bachelors 2 5 Sciences Bachelors 74 48 Social Sciences Bachelors 11 8 Other Bachelors Degrees 9 5 Note:2000 is the first year that 315 school code students are not included. The Professional M.B.A. program is structured so that all requirements for the M.B.A. degree may be met in approximately 31 months. At a rate of two courses per 12-week session and one course during the summer, students combine in-house weekend class meetings with live, closed-circuit television instruction to complete the necessary 54 credit hours. By using the South Carolina Educational Television Fixed Service system, classes are broadcast from Columbia to 20 receiving locations throughout South Carolina. This enables working professionals from all over the state to fully participate in the program. On-site communications facilities are in place at each location which allow every student two-way voice contact with the professor during class. Saturday meetings are held in Columbia approximately once each month. During these Saturday sessions, students meet their professiors for lectures and/or exams and participate in workshops designed to complement the formal class work. Final course examinations are administered the final week of the term. Tests during the term may also be held during regular class meeting times at one of the testing centers listed below. Students must be able to travel to one of the following testing centers on scheduled test days: Applied Technology Education Campus (Camden) North Eastern Technical College (Cheraw) Coastal Carolina University (Conway) Coastal Carolina University (Georgetown) Florence-Darlington Technical College The University Center of Greenville Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (Orangeburg) Piedmont Technical College (Greenwood) Tri-County Technical College (Pendleton) Charleston–5300 International Blvd., Suite C-106 USC Aiken USC Beaufort (Beaufort) USC Beaufort (Hilton Head) USC Lancaster USC Salkehatchie (Allendale) USC Salkehatchie (Walterboro) USC Spartanburg USC Sumter USC Union Williamsburg Technical College York Technical College (Rock Hill) Courses leading to the Professional M.B.A. are intensive and highly coordinated and offer thorough training in the major functional integrative activities of organizations. The emphasis is on professionalism and sophistication in managerial decision making. Required course work is designed to develop a basic knowledge of all areas of business and provide the conceptual tools and methodology needed for today’s complex business environment. Eighteen hours of elective credits provide students with an opportunity to acquire specialization and depth of knowldge in an area of business. One elective must be an international business or international economics course. Master of International Business Studies The M.I.B.S. degree program prepares its graduates for global business careers. Each graduate must develop competency in a second language, complete a rigorous program of graduate business study, develop an understanding of another culture and business environment, and integrate academic course work through the experience of a six-month internship in a country whose language and culture have previously been studied. For U.S. nationals, these internships take place outside the United States. A separate track for non-U.S. nationals is available, with the internship in the United States. Each candidate for the degree is admitted to a language track. The language selected determines the culture to be studied and the region of the world where the internship is located. Language tracks currently offered are French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish (two-year programs), and Chinese and Japanese (three-year programs). The program can be taken on a full-time basis only, with classes beginning each May/June. The courses in the program are taken in sequence over a two- or three-year period, depending on the language track to which the candidate is admitted. The actual program of study depends on prior business course work and language competency (see "Degree Requirements," below). Graduates of M.I.B.S. are generally placed in managerial positions whose responsibilities have a global component. One hundred eleven individuals graduated from the program in May 2000. Some 91 percent of those reporting had obtained positions within three months of graduation, 1 percent had entered doctoral programs, and 8 percent were not seeking employment. The average starting salary of those reporting salary information was slightly in excess of $66,000. Over its 25-year history, the M.I.B.S. program has demonstrated its ability to equip graduates to perform in positions of leadership in global business. The program differs from more traditional graduate business degrees in the extent to which a global perspective is taken on all issues. The language and area-analysis components offer superb preparation for the internship. Significant assignments are undertaken in the six-month time frame of the M.I.B.S. internship. The numerous elective courses in international business and the high-quality elective courses available in all areas of The Moore School of Business allow M.I.B.S. participants who so choose to develop a significant area of specialized expertise. M.I.B.S. graduates are true internationalists, equipped to operate in the culturally diverse markets now open to the global firm. Admission Requirements for admission to the Master of International Business Studies degree conform to the general regulations of The Graduate School and the accreditation standards of the AACSB. Applicants submit the official graduate application, an official transcript of their complete academic record, and satisfactory scores on the GMAT. The average GMAT score of participants entering the program in 2000 was 618. Their average undergraduate GPA was 3.30 on a 4.00 scale. Additional information is required of candidates for admission to the M.I.B.S. program, including a special application to the M.I.B.S. program indicating preference of language track and other information relevant to the admissions decision. Candidates with significant full-time work experience are sought. The average work experience of participants entering the program in 2000 was 3.4 years. Graduates of foreign universities or colleges who have completed an academic program equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution may apply for admission. An applicant whose native language is not English is required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL examination. Otherwise-qualified candidates are required to achieve a TOEFL score of at least 600 (250 computer-based score). Degree Requirements Candidates for the M.I.B.S. degree will complete a curriculum requiring up to 72 credit hours of graduate course work as follows: DMSB 700 {=FORL 700}1, 7012, 702, 703 {=FORL 703}3, 7044, 705 {=FORL 705}, 706A, 706B One elective course in international business (3 credit hours). This course must be chosen from the approved list of international business electives. Elective courses in The Moore School of Business (6—18 credit hours). These electives may be chosen from the list of international business electives or from other approved elective offerings of The Moore School of Business. 1All or a portion of this course may be exempted by examination. 2This course may be exempted on the basis of prior academic work. 3Credit hours depend upon the level of achievement in the language classes. 4The area selected depends upon the language track chosen. Sequence of Study The M.I.B.S. program is a lock-step program whose components must be taken in a specific order. Two-Year Tracks–French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish Students Exempting DMSB 700 or DMSB 701 (Students exempting both DMSB 700 and DMSB 701 enter in the fall semester.) First Year Summer I and II: DMSB 700 (if 701 exempted) or DMSB 701 (if 700 exempted) (12 credit hours total) Fall: DMSB 702 and 703 (15 credit hours total) Spring: Four elective courses and DMSB 703 (15 credit hours total) Second Year Summer II: DMSB 704 (6 credit hours) Fall: DMSB 706A and 706B (9 credit hours total) Spring: Three elective courses (9 credit hours total) The total number of credit hours required for the degree for these students is 72. Students Not Exempting DMSB 700 or DMSB 701 First Year Summer I and II: DMSB 700 (12 credit hours total) Fall: DMSB 701 and 703 (15 credit hours total) Spring: DMSB 702 and 703 (15 credit hours total) Second Year Summer I: DMSB 705 (6 credit hours) Summer II: DMSB 704 (6 credit hours) Fall: DMSB 706A and 706B (9 credit hours total) Spring: Three elective courses (9 credit hours total) The total number of credit hours required for the degree for these students is 72. Foreign National Track First Year Summer I and II: DMSB 701 (unless exempted) (12 credit hours total) Fall: DMSB 702 (12 credit hours total) Spring: Four elective courses (12 credit hours total) Students exempting DMSB 701 enter in Fall Semester. Second Year Summer I: DMSB 704 (6 credit hours) Fall: DMSB 706A and 706B (9 credit hours total) Spring: Three elective courses (9 credit hours total) The total number of credit hours required for the degree for these students is 60. Foreign nationals who have significant work experience in the United States may be eligible to enter foreign language tracks and do their internship outside the United States. Three-Year Tracks–Chinese and Japanese First Year As indicated in the two-year tracks, based on exemption status. Second Year Summer I and II: DMSB 705 (12 credit hours)–Japanese track; overseas study–Chinese track Fall and Spring: Overseas study Third Year Summer I and II: Overseas study Fall: DMSB 706A and 706B (9 credit hours total) Spring: Three elective courses (9 credit hours total) Chinese-track candidates require 63 credit hours of University of South Carolina course work and must also complete a prescribed overseas curriculum to meet requirements of the M.I.B.S. degree. Candidates in the Japanese track require 72 credit hours of University of South Carolina course work and must also complete a prescribed overseas curriculum to meet requirements of the M.I.B.S. degree. The Chinese and Japanese language tracks are full-time programs that normally require 36 months to complete. Students spend approximately one-and-a-half years abroad developing language competency and cultural understanding and completing their internship. Due to the extended and special nature of the Chinese and Japanese tracks, applicants should contact the M.I.B.S. office for specific details. International M.B.A. To prepare managers for the challenges of a competitive world, the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU-Wien), Austria’s leading business school, and the University of South Carolina jointly offer the International Master of Business Administration degree. Combining the best of European and North American management education, the International M.B.A. curriculum can be completed in 14 months of study–the first seven months in Vienna, Austria, and the final seven months at USC. All instruction in both locations is in English. Admission Requirements The objective of the admissions procedure is to identify students who have a high probability of successfully completing the program. With this objective in mind, the following factors are considered in making the admission decision: undergraduate course of study and GPA, GMAT score, work experience, written statement from applicant, and letters of recommendation. All factors are considered in combination. No single deficiency will necessarily disqualify a student from admission. The goal is to admit students such that an entering class has an average undergraduate GPA of at least 3.20 and an average GMAT score of at least 580. Foreign students are expected to score at least 600 (250 computer-based score) on the TOEFL. Students are required to have a minimum of two years work experience but are not required to have taken undergraduate instruction in business administration. Degree Requirements The curriculum includes 11 months of intensive business course work, a communications course, and a 10-week experience in management consulting for a total of 48 semester hours. The first half of the program is taught at WU-Wien by faculty from both universities. The second half is taught by faculty at USC. Following their course work at USC, students participate in a management consulting project for a company. The core of the International M.B.A. is a rigorous business curriculum, consisting of the following required courses at WU-Wien: First Summer–DMSB 701V Foundations of International Business (12) Fall Semester–DMSB 702V Management of the Global Enterprise (12) After completing the core at WU-Wien, students complete the following at USC: Spring Semester–15 credit hours consisting of DMSB 707 and 12 semester hours of graduate electives. Second Summer–MBAD 798 During the first 11 months, students complete a business communications course (MGMT 790V). Master of Accountancy The Master of Accountancy program is designed to prepare students for careers in public, private, or governmental accounting and for further graduate work. Although the Master of Accountancy program is a natural extension of study for students who have completed an undergraduate major in accounting at the University of South Carolina, the program is open to persons who satisfy the college’s admissions standards, regardless of their undergraduate major. Generally, a minimum GMAT of 500, a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.00, and an accounting GPA of 3.00 are required. A composite score called an AACSB score also is examined. It equals 200 times the undergraduate GPA plus the GMAT score. An AACSB score of 1,200 is desirable, particularly for considering graduate assistantship and fellowship awards. The current class has an average GMAT score of 568, an average undergraduate GPA of 3.44, and an average AACSB score of 1256. A core of required undergraduate foundation courses must be completed as follows: ACCT 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, and 501 or 505. In addition to the prerequisite accounting courses, students also must satisfy a business core and math/statistics requirement. Depending on background, students may be required to complete courses in one or more of the following fields: calculus, statistics, marketing, management, finance, accounting principles, economics Several of the above accounting and business core prerequisites may be taken concurrently with graduate-level courses while enrolled in the program. The Master of Accountancy program consists of 30 semester hours of course work beyond the necessary prerequisite undergraduate courses. At least 20 semester hours must be taken at the 700 level or above. All students are required to complete the following 18 semester hours of course work: ACCT 732, 733, 734, 737 (12 hours) One of the following three cost accounting courses ACCT 532, 735, 743 (3 hours) One of the following four finance courses FINA 744, 745, 746, 760 (3 hours) A more advanced finance course may be substituted (subject to advisor and instructor approval) for one of the four finance courses listed above. The remaining 12 semester hours of course work are approved electives of which no more than nine semester hours may be taxation courses. Students may use electives to establish a specialty in financial accounting, auditing, management accounting, or systems. They may also use the electives to tailor a program to individual goals and objectives. There are no language or thesis requirements. Master of Taxation The Master of Taxation program is a professional program providing students with the advanced knowledge and technical skills necessary for entry-level positions as tax accountants in the accounting profession and for further graduate work. Pursuing the Master of Taxation degree is a normal extension of the undergraduate accounting program for those interested in specializing in the tax area. The program also is open to persons who satisfy the college’s admissions standards, regardless of their undergraduate major. Generally, a minimum GMAT of 500, a minimum undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 and an accounting GPA of 3.00 are required. A composite score called an AACSB score also is examined. It equals 200 times the undergraduate GPA plus the GMAT score. An AACSB score of 1,200 is desirable, particularly for considering graduate assistantship and fellowship awards. The current class has an average GMAT score of 572, an average undergraduate GPA of 3.31, and an average AACSB score of 1234. A core of required undergraduate foundation courses must be completed prior to enrollment in the program or concurrently with the program as follows: ACCT 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, and 501 or 505. In addition to the pre requisite accounting courses, students also must satisfy a business core and math/statistics requirement. Depending on the students’ background, they may be required to complete courses in one or more of the following fields depending upon the specific deficiency: calculus, statistics, marketing, management, finance, accounting principles, economics. Several of the above accounting and business core prerequisites may be taken concurrently with graduate-level courses. The Master of Taxation program consists of 36 hours of graduate study beyond the necessary prerequisite undergraduate courses. The course work is as follows: MTAX 730, 731, 732, 733, 734, 736; ACCT 732, 733, 734 One of the following four finance courses FINA 744, 745, 746, 760 A more advanced finance course may be substituted (subject to advisor and instructor approval) for one of the four finance courses listed above. The remaining six semester hours of course work are approved electives. Master of Human Resources The Master of Human Resources program is designed to train individuals for careers as human resource professionals. Because of the increasingly complex and sophisticated nature of the profession, a high degree of specialization is needed in order to meet the needs of employers. Admission criteria include factors such as GPA; school attended; course of study; work experience; applicant’s written personal statement, letters of reference, and scores on the GMAT. Scores on the GRE may be substituted for the GMAT. All factors are considered in combination. In 2000, the entering class had an average GPA of 3.50 and an average GMAT score of 575. The GRE average score exceeded 1700. The M.H.R. program provides the requisite specialization through 36 semester hours of course work and a six-semester-hour internship. The required course work consists of the following: MGMT 719, 720, 721, 722, 726, 727, 772, 779, 801; ECON 506; FINA 745; Electives (6 hours) In addition, students whose previous academic work does not satisfy the common-body-of-knowledge requirement of the AACSB will be required to take additional course work. Joint Law/Business Administration Programs The Moore School of Business in cooperation with the University of South Carolina School of Law offers combined degree programs that permit a student to obtain both the J.D. and either the M.B.A., M.S. in Business Administration, Master of Accountancy, Master of International Business Studies, or the Master of Human Resources degree in approximately four years. Through the combined program, the total course load may be reduced from that required if the two degrees were earned separately, since nine hours of electives toward the J.D. may be earned in the business administration program. Students in the M.B.A. program may use up to 12 hours of law courses as electives, thereby reducing the course load. Prior to obtaining admission to the combined degree program, a student must be admitted to both the School of Law and the Moore School of Business. Joint Program in English and Business Administration This is a 51-hour program leading to an M.A. in English and M.S. in Business Administration. Interested students will normally be expected to have met the following requirements: 24 hours of successfully completed English courses beyond the lower-division level and/or completion of the major or cognate in business administration, satisfactory scores on the GRE subject test in English and the GMAT examination for business administration, and a personal interview or letter explaining why the student wishes to enroll in the program. Admission is only to the joint program; neither degree will be awarded separately. Master of Science in Business Administration The Master of Science in Business Administration provides students with an opportunity to achieve a level of specialized academic accomplishment substantially beyond that required for the baccalaureate degree. The program is intended primarily for students with an undergraduate degree in business administration who desire more intensive, narrowly focused study than is available in traditional, general M.B.A. programs. Such students would be expected to pursue more narrowly focused career goals in a basic business discipline and/or specialized subdiscipline. Specialized study areas available include operations research, production/operations management, management information systems, and probability and statistics. Because of the individualized nature of the program, each student is required to submit a prog ram of study that has been approved by the M.S.B.A. advisory committee prior to enrollment. Students whose previous academic work does not satisfy the common-body-of-knowledge requirement of the AACSB will be required to complete foundation course work in marketing, finance, management, economics, calculus, statistics, financial accounting, and managerial accounting as a part of their program of study. Admission Requirements Admission criteria include factors such as GPA; course of study; school attended; degree earned; GMAT or GRE score; applicant’s written statement of career objectives; letters of recommendation (preferably from academicians); work experience, maturity, and evidence of ability to work independently; extracurricular activities; TOEFL scores for foreign students. Successful applicants are likely to score at least 600 on the GMAT (or at least 1300 on the GRE), have earned at least a 3.50 GPA, and have few negatives on the other admission factors. Applicants whose first language is not English will also be required to submit a score of at least 600 on the TOEFL. Degree Requirements An M.S.B.A. student electing the thesis option must complete at least 24 hours of course work beyond the foundation course work, enroll in at least six hours of thesis preparation, prepare an acceptable thesis, and pass a comprehensive oral examination upon completion of the course work and thesis. At least nine hours of the 24 hours of course work must be taken outside the student’s area of specialization. An M.S.B.A. student electing the nonthesis option must complete at least 30 hours of course work beyond the foundation course work, enroll in at least six hours of master’s project course work, complete an acceptable master’s project, and pass a comprehensive oral examination upon completion of the course work and the master’s project. At least nine hours of the 30 hours of course work must be taken outside the student’s area of specialization. Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is designed for students of outstanding ability who wish to do advanced work in preparation for careers in university teaching and research, business, and/or government. To achieve this objective, the program provides an advanced, integrated education in business administration and intensive training in research methods applicable to business problems. More specifically, the program is designed to accomplish the following objectives: 1. to provide a thorough knowledge and deep insight into the main disciplines underlying the student’s fields of specialization built upon a basic understanding of business and its environment 2. to develop the skills, professional attitudes, and competence required to design, execute, and evaluate creative and meaningful research in the student’s field of specialization 3. to promote individual programs of study which encourage students to develop the appropriate skills and motivation for an eventual role in university teaching, business, and/or government. Normally, the minimum time it will take a student to obtain the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration is four academic years beyond the undergraduate degree. All students must be in residence at the University of South Carolina a minimum of two academic years of full-time graduate work. Admission Criteria for admission vary by major area, and prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the managing director of the Ph.D. program in the graduate division of The Moore School of Business for details. The GMAT is required (GRE may be substituted), and the average score of students admitted recently is 640. The average GPA based on prior graduate course work for students admitted recently is 3.63 (on a 4.00 scale). Students whose first language is not English must take the TOEFL and achieve the minimum score acceptable of 625 (263 computer-based score). Degree Requirements The student, in consultation with a Ph.D. advisory committee, develops a program of study giving consideration to academic background and professional objectives. The program of study must meet the general requirements outlined below. Prerequisites: Generally, a background in the functional areas of business is needed to enroll in the doctoral program, and some additional mathematics may be required. Specific prerequisites may vary by major areas of concentration, and prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the managing director of the Ph.D. program in the graduate division of The Moore School of Business for details. Research Tools (18 hours): All doctoral students are required to complete at least 18 semester hours of research-tools course work as specified by the major area of concentration. The specific course work required will include no more than six semester hours of research-tools course work from the major area of concentration and must be approved by the student’s Ph.D. advisory committee, program director, and associate dean for academic affairs. Major Area (at least 15 hours): In addition to the research-tools course work specified above, each student must complete at least fifteen semester hours of course work in the major area of concentration approved by the Ph.D. advisory committee. The major areas are accounting, business policy/strategic management, finance, international business, international finance, management information systems, marketing, operations research, organizational behavior, probability and statistics, and production/operations management. Cognate Area (at least 9 hours): Students in all major areas except international business must take at least nine semester hours of cognate course work. Students in international business must complete at least fifteen hours of cognate course work. The cognate area may include courses from the areas listed above, other than from the major area of concentration, or they may be taken from insurance, human resources, economics, banking, real estate, tax, or areas outside The Moore School of Business, and all must be approved by the student’s advisory committee and the associate dean for academic affairs. Dissertation Preparation (12 hours): Twelve hours of dissertation preparation are required, making the total semester-hour requirement, including the cognate area and research tools, 54 hours. Examinations Admission to Candidacy: No later than three semesters, or the equivalent, into the program, all students must pass an admission-to-candidacy test in their major areas of concentration. Comprehensive Examination: Upon completion of the required course work, each candidate must pass a comprehensive examination consisting of a written part followed by an oral part. The oral part must be taken within three weeks of successfully completing the written examination. The examination may not be taken more than twice. Language Requirements: The candidate must demonstrate competency in a computer programming language or statistics as demonstrated by appropriate course work or examination by the student’s Ph.D. advisory committee. The candidate majoring in international business must demonstrate oral/aural as well as written competency in an approved foreign language. This effectiveness can be demonstrated by means of a competency examination or successful completion of DMSB 700 or its equivalent. Selection of the language must be approved by the candidate’s advisory committee and the associate dean for academic affairs. Dissertation: Each candidate must present a dissertation that gives evidence of original and significant research. The dissertation must be completed not later than five years after successful completion of the comprehensive examination. The candidate must defend the dissertation before a committee consisting of no fewer than four members, as prescribed by The Graduate School. General requirements concerning library deposit and publication are available from The Graduate School. Research and Teaching: Prior to receiving the Ph.D. degree, the student must teach and participate in research under the direction of a faculty member of The Moore School of Business. Course Descriptions [Bulletin Home Page] [Graduate Bulletin Contents] [Disclaimer] [The Graduate School] This web site updated September 2001 by Thom Harman, and copyright © 2001-2002 by the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina. All Rights Reserved. URL http://www.sc.edu/bulletin/grad/GCollBus.html