ExecEd - Darla Moore School of Business

What ExecEd - Darla Moore School of Business does

ExecEd is the executive education division of the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina, operating from the LEED Platinum certified Daniel-Mickel Center in Columbia, South Carolina, with regional classrooms in Charlotte, Greenville, and Charleston. The unit delivers advanced business training to executives, individual professionals, senior HR leaders, manufacturing managers, and U.S. military and government personnel through a portfolio spanning open enrollment courses, certificate programs (Strategic Leadership, SAP TS410, CBDA Exam Prep), custom corporate solutions, and specialized programs including the Global HR Leadership Experience, the South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program, and the newly launched LifeLong Learning @ Moore initiative.

The technology backbone is primarily an instructional delivery platform combining in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats, supported by telepresence technology, video conferencing, and a flexible multi-venue campus. AI capabilities are featured prominently across the curriculum via the AI for Transformation program, Demystifying AI course, ABAC predictive analytics curriculum, and faculty hands-on experimentation, rather than as proprietary technology products.

ExecEd operates as a non-profit university unit and does not raise external capital. Revenue is generated through tuition and program fees ranging from approximately $1,000 for individual certification courses up to $30,000 for the invitation-only Global HR Leadership Experience, alongside custom corporate contracts and military/government training delivered under multi-year agreements. Pricing models include one-time per-participant fees, certificate packages, and custom enterprise pricing; go-to-market combines enterprise field sales (custom solutions), inside sales (open enrollment), event-driven partnerships (industry associations, government), and content marketing via the Insights blog. Lifetime scale metrics include 2,462 class attendees from 435 companies and 3,000+ military personnel trained since the 2014 Army partnership began.

Name

ExecEd - Darla Moore School of Business

Legal name

Executive Education - Darla Moore School of Business

Website

https://mooreexeced.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ExecEd is the executive education division of the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business, delivering customized corporate training, open enrollment courses, certificate programs, and military/government programs to executives, professionals, and senior leaders.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Education

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Computer Training (61142), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Education & Corporate Programs (Non-degree) (EDAHAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Human Resources & Talent (SHRM/HRCI Recertification) (EDAAALAN)

Keywords

• Executive education
• Leadership development
• Corporate training
• Professional development
• Business analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Corporate Training Solutions: Tailored training programs designed collaboratively with corporate clients and organizations. Programs address specific organizational challenges and workforce development needs. Revenue generated through program fees based on curriculum design complexity, participant count, and delivery format (on-site vs. off-site).
2. Open Enrollment Program Fees: Individual course fees for scheduled programs open to any professional. Programs include Business Analytics, AI for Transformation, Finance Essentials, Leadership courses. Participants register individually for multi-day intensive programs.
3. Certificate Program Tuition: Certification programs combining multiple related courses. Certificate in Strategic Leadership ($4,600 full, $4,300 early bird, $4,000 group), Enterprise Resource Planning with SAP TS410, Certification in Business Data Analytics (CBDA) Exam Prep. Programs can be taken individually or as package for full certification.
4. Global HR Leadership Experience Premium Program: Invitation-only immersive 100-day journey for senior HR leaders. Premium pricing at $30,000 per participant. Includes in-person intensives, virtual coaching, 360-degree feedback, organizational assessments, and global career network access.
5. Government/Military Training Programs: Training programs for military and government personnel including Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) Exam Prep ($1,000-$1,500 per course), Advanced Business Analytics, and other certification programs. May be funded through Army Credentialing Assistance Program (up to $4,000 available).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ExecEd provides executive education through open enrollment courses, certificate programs, custom corporate solutions, and government/military training programs. Offerings cover leadership development, business analytics, AI/data science, finance, HR strategy, manufacturing leadership, and SAP/ERP certification, delivered in-person, virtually, or hybrid across regional facilities in South Carolina and Charlotte, NC.

Product overview

ExecEd - Darla Moore School of Business is an executive education division offering a portfolio of programs including Open Enrollment courses, Certificate Programs (Certificate in Strategic Leadership, SAP TS410 Certification, CBDA Exam Prep), Custom Solutions for organizations, Government & Military Solutions, and specialized programs like Global HR Leadership Experience, South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program, and LifeLong Learning @ Moore. The product portfolio spans leadership development, data analytics/AI, finance, HR strategy, and business communication, delivered through in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats at their LEED Platinum certified facility or on-site at client locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LifeLong Learning @ Moore: A program bringing world-class faculty expertise to anyone seeking professional development in shorter, more flexible formats
• Global HR Leadership Experience (GHRLE)
• South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP)
• Coca-Cola Consolidated Leadership Academy
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Quantifiable outcome

• 57% of Coca-Cola Consolidated Leadership Academy participants received next-level promotions within program duration
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coca-Cola ConsolidatedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Coca-Cola Consolidated Leadership Academy - custom leadership development program entering third cohort (2024-25). Curriculum designed specifically to address company-identified skills and issues. Topics include Business Strategy, Financial Acumen, HR Strategy, Supply Chain, Communications. 57% of participants received next-level promotions.
• U.S. Army Finance and Comptroller SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Partnership began June 2014 with formal agreement in 2016. Over 3,000 military personnel and DoD civilians trained. Programs include Advanced Business Analytics, Business Analytics, CGFM Exam Prep, SAP training. ExecEd travels globally to deliver training (Asia, Germany). Fill critical gap between growing technology and soldier training needs.
• South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance (SCMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program (SCMLP). ExecEd designed and teaches the curriculum for high-potential manufacturing leaders. Program includes distinctive curriculum covering Global Growth, Organizational Strategy, Technology, Supply Chain, Culture, Leadership. SCMA manages participant application process.
• SC Future MakersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in South Carolina Manufacturing Leadership Program supporting manufacturing workforce development in the state.
• Domo (AI Panel)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPanel of Domo executives participate in AI programs discussing transition from Business Intelligence to Artificial Intelligence. Featured in Demystifying AI course for leaders and managers.
• Rensis Likert Emeritus Professor Dave Ulrich / The RBL GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDave Ulrich serves as Program Director for Global HR Leadership Experience. Rensis Likitan Emeritus Professor at University of Michigan and Partner at The RBL Group. Brings global HR thought leadership to program design and delivery.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kellogg Executive Education: Executive education at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Closely comparable in structure (custom solutions, open enrollment certificates, leadership development) and target buyer (mid-to-senior corporate executives), with strong brand recognition in leadership and marketing disciplines.
• Wharton Executive Education: Executive education division of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Most directly comparable to ExecEd in terms of product mix (custom corporate programs, open enrollment, certificate programs, leadership development), with a much larger brand footprint and global recognition.
• Fuqua Executive Education (Duke): Duke's Fuqua School of Business executive education. Comparable in offering custom corporate programs, certificate programs, and leadership development for senior executives, with comparable mid-tier public-university business school positioning.
• Kenan-Flagler Executive Education (UNC): UNC Kenan-Flagler's executive education. Closely comparable as a public Southeastern US business school executive education unit, with similar open enrollment, custom, and leadership offerings serving a regional corporate base.
• Thunderbird School of Global Management Executive Education: Executive education at Thunderbird (now part of ASU). Comparable in offering executive education programs with an international business emphasis, government/military clients, and custom corporate solutions, similar to ExecEd's international business and defense portfolio.
• Goizueta Executive Education (Emory): Emory's Goizueta Business School executive education. Comparable as a Southeastern US business school executive education unit, with similar program mix (custom, open enrollment, certificates) serving enterprise and individual professional clients in the region.
• MIT Sloan Executive Education: Executive education at MIT Sloan School of Management. Highly comparable in its emphasis on analytics, AI, and technology-enabled business transformation — a category where ExecEd is also investing heavily — alongside leadership and custom corporate programs.
• Darden Executive Education (UVA): Executive education at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Closely comparable in product mix (custom solutions, leadership, open enrollment) and in being a top-tier public university business school with a strong executive education brand.
• Columbia Business School Executive Education: Columbia's executive education unit offering similar custom corporate, open enrollment, and certificate programs targeting senior executives. Comparable in structure, target customer (NYC-based enterprises and global corporate clients), and program breadth.

Broad incumbents

• Harvard Business School Executive Education: The largest and most prestigious executive education offering globally, housed within Harvard Business School. Comparable product portfolio (custom programs, leadership programs, analytics/AI courses) but operates at vastly larger scale and with substantially stronger brand equity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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