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International Exchange Program Come to the #1 school in INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS in the U.S. Welcome #1 undergraduate to the International BUSINESS degree(*)(***) University of for number international THREE for experience** “fastest return” NUMBER South ONE on Carolina. #3 TOP overall ranked MBA for graduate INTERNATIONAL public investment BUSINESS* university* *** (*) U.S. News and World Report (**) Financial Times (***) Bloomberg BusinessWeek Southern Hospitality International students make up an important part of our university community, and we look forward to having you join us at the University of South Carolina ...home of the and the Moore School of Business. We are a business school with a distinct CAROLINA global focus, providing students with a world-class faculty, unique research opportunities, dozens of global partnerships, and a multicultural environment. GAMECOCKS ! We look forward to enthusiastically welcoming you to the Moore School community and the University of South Carolina. World-class Faculty and Research #1 for research productivity among international business faculty in North America and #2 worldwide (Journal of International Business Studies, 2006-11) The Darla Moore School of Business at Carolina What Darla Moore School of Business For more than 90 years, the Darla Moore School of Business has provided an offers to you! outstanding business education to students who have gone on to become leaders in every business sector. Known worldwide for its top-ranked programs in • Flexible options that allow you to tailor your education to your interests international business, the Moore School is home to a world-class faculty, eight and goals functional business departments, and eight major research centers. • An unparalleled commitment to preparing students for the demands of The Moore School is committed to educating leaders in global business, and to today’s global marketplace playing a central role in the economic growth locally, nationally and abroad by • The academic resources of a world-class university bringing the world to South Carolina, and South Carolina to the world. • University of South Carolina’s diverse student population—over 30,000 At a Glance students from 105 countries worldwide—offers business students an enriching array of academic and social activities and the opportunity to • Influential business and economic research • World-class faculty and top-ranked international programs establish a worldwide network of contacts • Leadership in supporting business innovation, entrepreneurship and • The convenience of a location in the middle of a warm, hospitable city economic development at home and abroad with a metropolitan population of 700,000 • Enterprise solutions for state, national and multinational corporations Our Faculty Outstanding Our professors are known for their excellence both as teachers and scholars. leadership in They are involved with students, case competitions, winning local and national teaching awards, and remain at the forefront of business. From global supply international business chain to marketing to finance, our faculty continue to be thought leaders in the realm of business research. education and research... Why come to Moore New Building Innovation is the key to the success of the Moore School. The school has a history Starting Fall 2014, the Moore School of Business will have a new home situated of keeping pace with ever-changing global markets through a blend of academic in the heart of Columbia’s research district, the “Innovista.” preparation and real-world experience. By emphasizing a global perspective, • The main level houses a visitor’s center, a café, a trading room with stock internships, foreign language learning and entrepreneurial opportunities in its market ticker boards and doors that open to an expansive, open-air undergraduate and graduate curriculum, the school has earned international courtyard recognition. • Features a variety of classrooms, all designed with technology and flexibility for student project collaboration Academic programs at the Moore School also emphasize sustainable enterprise • More than 40 meeting rooms/project spaces and development, with the mission to promote education and research to • Outdoor views, skylights and natural lighting elements designed to tackle the complex issues related to corporate responsibility, viable economic enhance productivity and reduce sick days development and stewardship of resources, both human and natural. This • Designed with technical support from the U.S. Dept. of Energy, making it strategy, together with our continuing focus on international business, furthers one of the world’s largest “net zero” buildings the Moore School’s leadership in international business education. • Abundant use of natural light for livability and energy savings You as an International Student at Moore • Building materials with recycled content As an exchange student at Moore, students have access to an expansive catalogue of business classes across nine disciplines, including: The new home of Darla Moore School of Business will be one of greenest buildings of its size in the world. • Accounting, Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Global Supply Chain and Logistics, Marketing, Real Estate, and Risk Management and Insurance Furthermore, students can enhance their academic experience by taking classes from other colleges and schools at the University of South Carolina, including: • History, Arts, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Political Science, Statistics, Retailing, International Relations, Mass Communications, Sports, etc. Students also have the opportunity to enhance their skills in 11 different languages, including: • Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish GO GAMECOCKS ! Gamecocks Definitions/Survival Guide Gamecocks: Fighting rooster known for its spirit and courage. Cocky: The ubiquitous chicken seen all over campus, also known as a Gamecock. Football (not soccer!): A game played with an oval ball using your hands the vast majority of the time instead of your foot. Saturdays will revolve around football events (see Tailgating). Tailgating: Social event held on and around the open tailgate (this is the back area of a large truck), particularly at sporting events. A truck is necessary because of the sheer volume of food and beverages that are consumed, including chicken wings, nachos, fried green tomatoes... Really, just anything fried! “The Bryce”: Williams Bryce Stadium (Capacity 85,000 people.) Y’all: The combination of “you” and “all.” Just go with it. Seasons in South Carolina: Summer and Not Summer. The Gamecocks are not taken lightly! Get ready for the proudest Shagging (not what you think!): The official dance of South Carolina. group of students around who have the biggest spirit for the Sweet Tea: Always associated with sugar and ice, and lots of both. Diabetics, greatest team around! beware. What not to wear: Orange! This is the color of our rival university. Experience the Gamecocks Culture American football is a popular part of the campus culture during fall semester. Many students participate in parades and rallies on football game days. Tailgating is another popular activity during the football season where students and members of the Gamecock community get together outdoors to barbeque, socialize, and meet new people before the game. During the spring semester, students can enjoy a traditional American pastime by watching our two-time College World Series championship baseball team play at Carolina Stadium. What former Students Say... “Getting involved is simple and easy to do; there are groups for every person and every interest. You can join something you have never done before!” University Life On Campus Experience All incoming international exchange students are required to live on campus, Campus Recreation giving them the opportunity to be inmersed in American college life. Every Campus Recreation maintains two sports facilities enclosing 37,000 square residence hall environment at the University of South Carolina is considered meters of space, featuring open recreation areas for basketball, soccer, volleyball, to be a learning-enhancing community. Living and Learning Communities badminton, racquetball, handball, and squash, as well as group exercise classes. are an integral part of the university experience, providing students with the Also an indoor climbing wall and Outdoor Recreation Office for planning trips are available for students. Facilities include: opportunity to live in an environment that promotes diversity, embraces • Strom Thurmond Wellness and Fitness Center excellence, encourages insightful faculty-student interaction and works to • Solomon Blatt Physical Education Center develop a strong sense of community. • Multiple outdoor tennis courts • Olympic size outdoor and indoor pools (including swimming lessons) The International House at Maxcy College is an internationally themed residence • “Intramural Sports” (make your team and compete in over 10 sports) hall on the University of South Carolina campus. Its goal is to bring American • Sport clubs and international students together as a community to have the opportunity to Student Activities learn, experience and share each other’s cultures. This energetic community not • Tuesday Night Movie Series (free cinema in the Russell House Theater) only allows people to interact with individuals from around the world, but it • Cafes,