International Business and Law, I.M.B.A. & J.D.

Program Overview

The International Business and Law program from University of South Carolina combines a J.D. and an M.B.A. in three and a half years, giving graduates a foundation in both business law and general management practices. Ranked among the top three in the nation, the program offers specializations in global studies and language, ensuring graduates are prepared for careers at the international level. Graduates are equipped with high-demand skills in agile project development, communication, leadership, international competence, ethics, legal thinking, negotiation, critical thinking, and strategic planning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The International Business and Law, I.M.B.A. & J.D. program is a cross-disciplinary combination J.D./M.B.A. degree offered by the Darla Moore School of Business and the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South Carolina. The program aims to enhance students' knowledge of both business and law, preparing them for careers in the increasingly interconnected fields.

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of careers in the legal and business fields, including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney
• In-house Counsel
• Financial Technology Attorney
• Corporate Analyst
• Tax Consultant
• Real Estate Advisor

Other:

• Students complete their first two years of law school before starting their M.B.A. in their third year.
• The program can be completed in three and a half years for the J.D./M.B.A.
or four years for the J.D./IMBA.
• Students can use up to nine credit hours from the law program to satisfy Moore School electives, and vice versa.
• The program offers two international M.B.A. tracks: global and language.
• Students have access to two networks for career opportunities.
• The program is ranked among the Top 3 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 30 straight years.
• Some popular courses include Global Strategic Management and Managing the Multinational Enterprise.
• The program develops skills such as agile project development, accounting, intercultural competence, leadership, legal knowledge, and collaboration.