University of south carolina for Int'l business?
![[Post New]](/jforum/templates/default/images/icon_minipost_new.gif){kind=icon}
Anonymous
| We don't really follow rankings, but when searching for strong International Business programs, university of south carolina always comes up as a top program. The school was never on our radar, but we are looking into it now. Dors anyone has any insight or experience with the program and school overall? I have a senior so we are in the midst of stressful applications and appreciate guidance. My kid has 3.85 unweighted gpa with rigor, 34 act, Asian language fluency, and interesting EC. Interested in studying international business or maybe international relations but with curriculum that offers some practical application- more than just academic theory. Thanks! |
Anonymous
| Univ. So. Carolina Honors College is also given a lot of special attn and we considered it seriously for our cherub. They also give merit even for out of state. They def seem to be making a push for top notch students who they treat well. |
Anonymous
| Thanks. Yes, we noticed the opportunity for out of state merit. But wondering about student outcomes and experience. Do you know of any students who attended U. S. Carolina? |
Anonymous
| I've always heard good things about the business school there and the generous OOS merit aid. With its monstrous women's basketball program, its probably a well rounded gem. |
Anonymous
| Sounds like a great kid. Just remember American businesses are generally much better than international businesses. I’d just find the very best business school he can get into, keep up the Chinese fluency, and he can see where it takes him. Pigeonholing his major as “international business” might not be the best idea. |
Anonymous
+ 1 |
Anonymous
|
My friend's son is there in the business school. He went in thinking International Business but changed his mind and is now an accounting major. Had a good internship last summer, is continuing for a 1-yr masters in accounting and has a job waiting for him at one of the big accounting firms after he finishes that. He's been involved in the honors society for his major and has seemed to generally have a good experience.
You do have to apply for Int'l Business once you are in the business school and it's very competitive with a pretty involved process. |
Anonymous
| My dd is applying. It's a popular safety for good students in the south. |
Anonymous
| Definitely apply to SC honors because they have direct admit to international business. UofSC is a gem |
Anonymous
What are her stats? |
Anonymous
There are at least two undergraduate programs at U. South Carolina for International Business. The more, or most, competitive in terms of entrance requirements is for a cohort based group that spends at least two years of their four years studying abroad. |
Anonymous
Continuing: Not sure as to how Covid affected this program as to whether or not the study abroad component has been reduced to just one semester abroad. |
Anonymous
| OP your kid has stats for a much better business school. As someone who has had global responsibilities and has done an expat assignment abroad for an international company you don’t need an “international business” degree. Have your kid go to the highest ranked school and overall business school (university of South Carolina is not top) The best b schools all offer global exposure to their undergrads, trips, even global internships. Look them up. Then join a F500 with global presence for the first gig out of school. |
Anonymous
You might not be aware of how strong SC has become for business. Darla Moore has been recognized by Poets and Quants. Look at their new top flight facility. |
Anonymous
| Won’t hurt to apply and what happens. Then worry about comparing. |