University of South Carolina, Aiken BBA

University of South Carolina, Aiken BBA

Bachelor of Business Administration

2 Years in India + 2 Years in USA

About University of South Carolina

Building partnerships has been the cornerstone of the University of South Carolina Aiken since its inception in 1961.
It was then that the citizens of the Aiken community voiced the need for a local institution of higher education. In a true demonstration of grassroots politics, the community rallied to show their support for a college to be founded in the area.
Through state legislation, a governing board was formed, the Aiken County Commission for Higher Education, which continues to oversee the University’s mission.

Campus

Twenty-four campuses; 17,000 faculty and staff; 100,000 students; a teaching hospital with 1 million patient visits a year; over one-half million active alumni; an online World Campus that empowers anyone to pursue an education—anytime, anywhere; and the largest student-run philanthropic organisation on the planet

City Condition

A trip to Aiken means getting outdoors, experiencing history, meandering through beautiful parks and bustling shopping. As you explore Aiken you will notice a thriving downtown that has much to offer. Aiken hosts world-class equestrian events and all sorts of festivals. In Aiken, there’s always something new to discover.
Aiken is the perfect Southern travel destination with something for everyone! Discover the perfect fit at an award-winning hotel or quaint bed and breakfast. With accommodations for groups, families, and even furry friends find out which Aiken accommodation fits you best.

Housing

Pacer Commons offers apartment-style housing with double rooms and single rooms.
Pacer Down offers apartment housing as double rooms and double as single rooms for upperclassmen and graduate students.

Indian student association:

University of South Carolina has its own Indian student association. They provide a support system for current and new Indian students at the University. While travelling to a new country can be daunting to say the least, they provide assistance in becoming part of the larger community. They also offer an exchange of culture , ideas and tradition between the Indian students and other American and International Students at the university via various social and cultural programs throughout the year!

Why Choose University of South Carolina, Aiken?

The University of South Carolina (USC) Aiken is well-known for its ranking as a top public college each year by US News and World Report. USC Aiken was honoured with that ranking again for 2022 for the 24th year in a row! USC Aiken provides all of the benefits of a large university, but in a personal setting.

Accreditation

USCA’s BBA program is AACSB Accredited

Rankings

#1 Regional Comprehensive Public College in the South

On Campus Housing

Excellent and affordable on campus housing

Talented Faculty

Research Led award winning faculty

Generous Scholarship

Vidyalankar Students have been given Partnership Scholarship upto 50% which reduces the expense substantially.

Industry Linkages

USCA has strong linkages with Local Business Community

About Bachelor of Business Administration

Program Structure

Career opportunities

Business Administration majors often pursue careers in management, sales, insurance, banking, and real estate.

When you choose the USC Aiken SOBA, you will receive a great return on your education investment. Our graduates are identified by employers for their business education, effective leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Semester Course Name Type
Semester 1 Introduction to Financial Accounts Elective Course
Business Law Elective Course
Business Statistics Elective Course
Business Communication–I Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Foundation of Human Skills Core
Business Economics–I Core
(Any One)
Foundation Course–I
Foundation Course in NSS–I
Foundation Course in NCC–I
Foundation Course in Physical Education–I
Skill Enhancement Course
Semester 2 Principles of Marketing Elective Course
Industrial Law Elective Course
Business Mathematics Core
Business Communication–II Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Business Environment Core
Principles of Management Core
(Any One)
Foundation Course–II
Foundation Course in NSS–II
Foundation Course in NCC–II
Foundation Course in Physical Education–II
Skill Enhancement Course
Semester 3 Information Technology in Business Management - I Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Business Planning & Entrepreneurial Management Core
Accounting for Managerial Decisions Core
Strategic Management Core
(Any one)
Foundation Course (Environmental Management) - III
Foundation Course-Contemporary Issues-III
Foundation Course in NSS–III
Foundation Course in NCC–III
Foundation Course in Physical Education–III
Skill Enhancement Course
Group A : Finance Electives
Group B:Marketing Electives
Group C:Human Resource Electives
Elective Selection
Semester 4 Information Technology in Business Management - II Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course
Business Economics-II Core
Business Research Methods Core
Production & Total Quality Management Core
(Any two)
Foundation Course (Ethics & Governance) - IV
Foundation Course-Contemporary Issues-IV
Foundation Course in NSS–IV
Foundation Course in NCC–IV
Foundation Course in Physical Education–IV
Skill Enhancement Course
Group A : Finance Electives
Group B:Marketing Electives
Group C:Human Resource Electives
Elective Selection
Semester 5- Semester 8
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Aiken Campus
https://www.usca.edu/soba/undergraduate-programs
  • Electives and some core courses may change according to pre-requisites required for selected specialization/major.
  • Students must also study some of mandatory courses (apart from provided electives) after transferring as directed by the university.
  • Number of transferrable credits from Vidyalankar are 60

Fees

Tuition & Living Expense

Year Fees Type
1st Year ₹ 10,000 Enrollment fees
₹ 3,75,000 Tuition fees
₹ 0 Living expense
2nd Year ₹ 3,75,000 Tuition fees
₹ 0 Living expense
3rd Year USD 25,000 Estimated Tuition fee
USD 7,000 Estimated Living expense
4th Year USD 25,000 Estimated Tuition fee
USD 7,000 Estimated Living expense

Addition expenses

Particulars Tentative Expense
Health Insurance
IELTS Registration ₹ 14,700
VISA fees USD 160
Airfare USD 850

Scholarships

USC Aiken has several scholarship opportunities available for current international students. These awards are dependent on donor funds and may not be available from year to year. Applications open May 1. Deadlines for renewal requests are June 1, and August 1 for new applicants. In Additional Vidyalankar students are granted a scholarship of approx $12,000 per year.

Here is a list of some of the scholarships international students may apply for

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