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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA PROFESSIONAL MBAGLENN GONZALESFounder and Chief Executive OfficerJet ItPROFESSIONAL MBA 2012

PROFESSIONAL MBA PROGRAMEvery job has challenges, butsome difficulties can reveal agreater truth. Realizing you needadvanced tools and skills to climbthe corporate ladder? Accelerate yourcareer with the University of SouthCarolina Professional MBA program.Bruce HughesPresident of Celerian Group,the government programs division ofBlueCross BlueShield of South CarolinaPROFESSIONAL MBA 1990A LEADER IN GRADUATEBUSINESS EDUCATION#1IN SOUTH CAROLINA#22IN UNITED STATESU.S. News & World Report, 2020

Broaden Your HorizonNow more than ever, an MBA is a way tomove forward. Professionals seeking globalopportunities, an executive path or the realizationof a start-up vision know a comprehensive MBAeducation is a beneficial way to get there.At the University of South Carolina Darla Moore School ofBusiness, you’ll find South Carolina’s No. 1 ranked — and 22ndin the nation — part-time Professional MBA program.It’s a place where working professionals gain strong businessexpertise within a globally respected, AACSB-accredited schoolthat was built to respond to the needs of a business world thatnever stands still.The Professional MBA program’s world-class faculty, flexiblecurriculum, experiential learning, industry-diverse cohorts andimmersive academic experiences instill knowledge that makesa difference from day one.GAININGNEW PERSPECTIVEBruce’s career began in corporate accounting, but his potentialquickly took him in new directions. After rising to the C-suite,Bruce’s workload was more strategic, and came with intensedemands and risks. He believed an MBA could strengthen hisbusiness skills and present new concepts he hadn’t been exposedto as an undergrad.At the Moore School, he found a program that fit the life of amarried, working executive who often found himself on theroad unexpectedly.The structure of the program reallysuited me. Each course met one night aweek, and I could attend remotely or ina classroom.”The flexibility kept Bruce on track and he graduated withoutskipping a professional or personal beat. Today, Bruce is presidentof a vast, seven-company organization that includes the companywhere his accounting career began.Earning an MBA provided me witha strong business foundation that isessential in the business world.”

Prepare for Greater PossibilitiesWhether you seek advancement within your company, a newopportunity or a career change, the Professional MBA’s rigorouscurriculum prepares you.Over 28 months, you’ll tackle the hard andsoft skills essential to business regardlessof your aspirations. Absorb accounting,human resources, management, finance,operations and marketing courseworkduring six, seven-week terms per year.With the Moore School’s longstandinginternational pedigree, you’ll benefit froma global focus throughout your program.Elective courses include optional 10to 14-day study abroad experiencesoffered up to three times per year.Design a custom plan of study basedon interests and goals or to enhanceyour marketability. The marketingspecialization is designed for marketingmanagers who view customers,products and services as assets. Anemphasis in finance will prepare youfor senior roles in financial servicessuch as investment managementand corporate finance. Focusing oninternational business develops globalbusiness and cultural skills. With theinnovation/entrepreneurship emphasis,you’ll learn how to develop andlaunch new ventures. The GraduateCertificate in Business Analyticsprovides the skills and tools to createdata-driven decisions for companies.Professional MBA CurriculumFALL ENTRY SEQUENCEFALLSPRINGOC T– DEC (7 WEEK S)QuantitativeMethodsAUG – OC T (7 WEEK S)FinancialAccountingAUG – DEC (14 WEEK S)Competing Through PeopleMAR– MAY (7 WEEK S)FinancialPoliciesJAN – MAR (7 WEEK S)ManagerialAccountingMAY–J UN (7 WEEK S)MarketingManagementSPRINGOC T– DEC (7 WEEK S)ElectiveAUG – DEC (14 WEEK S)Optional Fall Immersion ElectiveJ UL–AUG (7 WEEK S)ManagerialEconomicsJAN – MAY (14 WEEK S)Optional Spring Immersion ElectiveFALLAUG – OC T (7 WEEK S)OperationsManagementSUMMERJAN – MAR (7 WEEK S)ElectiveSUMMERMAR– MAY (7 WEEK S)StrategicManagementMAY–J UN (7 WEEK S)ElectiveJ UL–AUG (7 WEEK S)ElectiveJAN – MAY (14 WEEK S)Optional Spring Immersion ElectiveFALLAUG – OC T (7 WEEK S)ElectiveOC T– DEC (7 WEEK S)ElectiveAUG – DEC (14 WEEK S)Optional Fall Immersion ElectiveSPRING ENTRY SEQUENCESPRINGSUMMERMAR– MAY (7 WEEK S)QuantitativeMethodsJAN – MAR (7 WEEK S)FinancialAccountingMAY–J UN (7 WEEK S)ManagerialAccountingJ UL–AUG (7 WEEK S)ManagerialEconomicsJAN – MAY (14 WEEK S)Competing Through PeopleFALLSPRINGOC T– DEC (7 WEEK S)ElectiveAUG – OC T (7 WEEK S)OperationsManagementJAN – MAR (7 WEEK S)ElectiveSUMMERMAR– MAY (7 WEEK S)FinancialPoliciesAUG – DEC (14 WEEK S)Optional Fall Immersion ElectiveJAN – MAY (14 WEEK S)Optional Spring Immersion ElectiveFALLSPRINGAUG – OC T (7 WEEK S)ElectiveOC T– DEC (7 WEEK S)StrategicManagementAUG – DEC (14 WEEK S)Optional Fall Immersion ElectiveJAN – MAR (7 WEEK S)ElectiveMAR– MAY (7 WEEK S)ElectiveJAN – MAY (14 WEEK S)Optional Spring Immersion ElectiveMAY–J UN (7 WEEK S)MarketingManagementJ UL–AUG (7 WEEK S)Elective

COURSE DELIVERY OPTIONSREGIONAL REAL-TIMECLASSROOMSSATURDAY CLASSESVIDEO CONFERENCINGVIRTUAL LEARNINGDEGREE SPECIALIZATIONSFI NANCE I NTE R NATIONAL B USI N E SS I N NOVATION / E NTR E PR E N E U R SH I P M AR K E TI N GMeet YourChanging NeedsWorking full-time doesn’t prevent you from advancing youreducation at the Moore School. Our blended course delivery helpsfit academics into your schedule while fully maintaining yourprofessional and personal obligations.Take evening classes in Columbia or atone of our seven regional campuses inAiken, Bluffton, Charleston, Charlotte,Greenville, Parris Island or Spartanburg.The curriculum incorporates real-timeand delayed virtual courses, interactivevideo conferencing, and scheduledSaturday immersions on-campus inColumbia. Flexible course deliveryhelps you maintain momentum andstay connected with your class andprofessors.The program’s academic calendar iscentered around six seven-week termsper year with some 14-week immersionsessions. Most of the core courses meetone night a week. Electives are offered inseveral options — one night per week, aweeknight class with two Saturday classdays in Columbia, or three Saturdays onthe Columbia campus.Whether you begin in August or January,a structured 28-month course sequenceprovides a clear path through theprogram with built-in breaks. If yourschedule allows, you have the optionto accelerate your studies. You’ll alsohave access to the Moore School’scomprehensive career managementservices, which can help you enhanceyour professional presence and explorenew opportunities.2019 PMBASTUDENT PROFILEAGE:34YEARS IN WORKFORCE:10GMAT:643GRE:307GPA:3.2

Glenn GonzalesFounder and Chief Executive OfficerJet ItPROFESSIONAL MBA 2012REGIONALCLASSROOMS Aiken Bluffton Charleston Charlotte Columbia Greenville Parris Island Spartanburg

MOVING FROMCOCKPIT TO CEOAfter graduating from the Air Force Academy and completing 10 years of active duty,Glenn’s ambitions were still rising. As he considered an MBA, he knew it would bedifficult to balance life as a husband, father, working pilot, sales professional andstudent. Yet all that stood between his business savvy equaling his technical skillswas finding the right training.The Professional MBA was the best program in thearea that allowed me to both work and travel likeI did and still gain a great degree from a reputableuniversity.”With access to regional campuses and technology, Glenn worked closely with hisprofessors and classmates and completed his MBA goal on schedule.A few years later, Glenn launched a unique jet ownership start-up that now boastsa fleet of private jets positioned around the eastern United States with rapidexpansion anticipated throughout North America and Southeast Asia.An MBA opens your eyes. And it definitely willprepare you for the next step whenever youdetermine what that is.”PROFESSIONAL MBA STUDENT EMPLOYERS» Bank of America» Santee Cooper» Boeing SC» Merrill Lynch WealthManagement» Coca-Cola BottlingCo. Consolidated» Michelin NA» Milliken & Company» Textron Inc.» Duke Energy» General Electric» Hubbell, Inc.» Ingersoll-Rand, Inc.» Lowe’s Companies, Inc.» MUSC» Prisma Health Midlands(formerly Palmetto Health)» Prisma Health Upstate(formerly GreenvilleHealth System)» Siemens Energy» TIAA» United Technologies» US Armed Forces» Vanguard Group» Wells Fargo

INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION*UNDERGRADUATE IBERAL careBusiness/Financial %5%*2019 PMBA Student ProfileOPENING NEW DOORSAmy set her sights on an MBA two years into her career at a Fortune 500 company.Intent on expanding her knowledge and giving her a competitive edge, she believedthe Moore School MBA would be a valuable asset in the long run.Just as classes began, her company announced a merger that unexpectedlyaccelerated her daily workload and weekly travel. Living in Columbia, she frequentlytraveled to Greenville and Charlotte during the week for work. In all three cities shecould attend class at regional classrooms.There’s flexibility. They realize people have a homelife and a professional life that they haveto balance with their school life.”Despite the new work challenges, she completed the program in 28 months.Amy values two factors of her MBA that have served her career especially well —the exposure to international business at the Moore School and the instantconnection she shares with her fellow MBA graduates.The MBA is an asset that sticks with you and makesyou more marketable. It sets you apart.”

CAREER SERVICESDEDICATED CAREER COACHINGON-CAMPUS RECRUITINGPROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSEMINARS AND WORKSHOPSONLINE JOB SEARCH ANDCAREER PLANNING TOOLSRESUME CRITIQUEMOCK INTERVIEWSAmy TinsleyExecutive DirectorSouth Carolina Automotive CouncilPROFESSIONAL MBA 2013

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS» Completedundergraduate degree» Minimum of two yearswork experience*» Competitive GRE orGMAT test score**» Two essays and astatement of purpose» Accomplishmentbased resume» Two professionalrecommendations* Some exceptions made.** Test waivers are availableMAKE YOUR NEXT MOVEIf you’re ready to advance to a new level in your personaland professional development, the Moore School is waiting.Contact the Professional MBA recruiting team for detailsabout the application process, curriculum and more.Meet them at regional information sessions, professionalconferences and business networking events. Heardirectly from alumni and PMBA students about theirexperiences. Or learn more about the program byattending an informational webinar anywhere you are.Columbia, the Lowcountry, Augusta or SavannahContact Kathy Rollins, Assistant Director of Recruiting803-777-2017 (O)803-760-9091 (M)kathy.rollins@moore.sc.eduUpstate SC or CharlotteContact Melissa Nagle, Recruiting Manager803-360-4785melissa.nagle@moore.sc.eduLearn how a MooreSchool MBA can help youget where you want to be.PROGRAM DETAILSmoore.sc.edu/pmbaENROLLMENTStart the program in the fallor springTUITION 741 per-credit hour regardlessof residency for a total of 48 credithours (subject to change)APPLYINGComplete your application online