The Economics, Finance, International Business, International Finance, Management Science and Marketing departments at the Darla Moore School of Business are accepting applications for the 2012-2013 academic year.
All applicants must complete an application and submit the following supporting documentation: official transcripts documenting all academic work, official Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) test scores (GRE may be substituted) and letters of recommendation. International applicants whose native language is not English are also required to submit a satisfactory score on the TOEFL or the IELTS Intl. Academic Course Type 2 exam. Please consult the FAQ pages for the Ph.D. in Business Administration and the Ph.D. in Economics for program-specific admissions requirements for each degree program. All application materials must be received by January 15 to be considered for financial assistance.
Academic Transcripts Applicants for degree programs must submit official transcripts (in sealed envelopes) from each institution of higher education attended (except from the University of South Carolina). We do not accept electronic versions of transcripts, nor do we accept transcripts that have been opened or unsealed. Transcripts must be submitted by the application deadline. For transcripts issued in a foreign language, an officially translated version must be submitted. Transcripts should be submitted directly to the Darla Moore School of Business.
GMAT and GRE Applicants must provide a valid (five years or fewer) GMAT score or Graduate Records Examination (GRE) to be considered for admission. Most programs will accept either, while the Economics department prefers a GRE score. Please use the appropriate code to ensure test scores are sent directly to the University of South Carolina. The institutional/program code for the Moore School program for GMAT scores is JV2 and for GRE scores is 5818.
Attention GRE Test-Takers
Educational Testing Services (ETS) will re-launch the GRE® starting in August 2011, resulting in the delay of GRE® score reports. Therefore, applicants who take the GRE® revised General Test between August 1-November 18, 2011 will receive their score reports based on the following special score reporting schedule instead of the regular 10 – 15 day reporting period:
After December 2011, score reporting for the computer-based test will return to the regular reporting period of 10 to 15 days after the test date. Score reports for paper-based administrations will continue to be reported six weeks after the test date. Therefore, applicants wishing to enroll in the Fall 2011 term will need to take the GRE® before August 1, 2011 or take the GMAT®. Also, applicants applying for the Spring 2012 term who wish to have their completed application reviewed before December are strongly encouraged to take the GRE® before August 1, 2011, or take the GMAT®. For further information, please visit the ETS website at http://www.ets.org/gre/revised_general/know.
Letters of Recommendation (2 required) The Moore School requires at least two letters of recommendation, although an applicant may submit additional letters. Please note an individual department may request more. We encourage applicants to submit their letters online through our application system. Hard copy letters of recommendation should be written on company/organization letterhead, and include the official signature of the writer. Letters should comment on your academic or professional qualifications.
TOEFL or IELTS International applicants who do not hold a degree from a U.S. institution must also submit a valid (two years old or fewer) test score demonstrating their command of the English language. The institutional code for the Darla Moore School of Business is: 5818.
You may mail any application materials that cannot be submitted online to: Ph.D. Program Graduate Admissions Darla Moore School of Business 1705 College Street Columbia, SC 29208
Please contact us for more information phdinfo@moore.sc.edu or 803.777.4346.