environment demands that successful managers understand not only how business works 
but also how it works on a global scale. 
To prepare tomorrow’s business leaders to face the challenges ahead, one of the finest inter 
national business schools in the United States has joined with Austria's most prestigious busi- 
ness school to offer a 14—month, all-English language program of instruction leading to a Ma 
ster of Business Administration degree. 
The University of South Carolina, known worldwide for its innovative approach to international 
business education, and the Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien (WU Wien, Vienna Economics and 
Business University), founded in 1898 as one of Europe’s first schools of business offer an 
intensive international business program designed to prepare individuals to meet the 
challenge of managing business enterprises in a global environment 
At WU Wien, students take a fully internationalized, seven-month business core curriculum 
taught by the outstanding faculty of both institutions. In the second phase of the proqram 
which is completed at the University of South Carolina, students choose elective courses in in 
ternational business and other functional fields to further develop their managerial skills. Stu- 
dents also take a capstone course in the Strategie management of the globally oriented firm. 
The field Consulting project sends students to consult with top managers anywhere in the world 
on issues concerning their firms. 
The International MBA builds on the best of European and American management education. 
All students gain first-hand experience living overseas and working on a multicultural team 
consultancy project. By combining academic preparation and practical experience the Inter 
national MBA Program provides its graduates a sophisticated approach to managing in a com- 
plex global economy. 
The intensive 14—month curriculum enables students to continue their Professional careers 
after a comparatively short time. Class structure, teaching style, and methods are oriented 
towards the business world and provide graduates with skills and tools necessary for further 
career advancement. y 
The University of South Carolina (The Daria Moore School of Business) 
Founded in 1801, the University of South Carolina has a current system-wide enrollment of 
rnore than 40,000 students. The main campus is located in Columbia, the state Capital 
The Umversity’s commitment to global issues has resulted in extensive research activities 
supported by numerous research centers. The University’s research and program fundinq 
now totals more than $58 million, indicating that the state of South Carolina and the nation re- 
cogmze USC’s important contributions to higher education. 
A Strang commitment to international business education enabled the University of South Ca 
rolina to be designated one of the first five Centers for International Business Education and 
Research (CIBER) in 1989. Chosen in a national competition by the U.S Department of Edu 
cation, these centers serve as national resources for the corporations and universities invol- 
ved in international business education. Housed in the University of South Carolina’s Daria 
Moore School of Business, CIBER funds global educational programs and faculty research on 
major international business issues. 
International Business Honors 
For ten consecutive years, International Business Programs at the University of South 
Carolina has been among the top 2 in the nation in surveys published by U.S. News & World 
Report (1990 2000). The Daria Moore School of Business is ranked among the top 50 
business schools in Business Week. 
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