Academic Programs

The School of Business at Charleston Southern University offers majors/minors in the following areas. Course requirements can be viewed by selecting the appropriate program of study. You can also have a printer friendly version of the programs via the academic catalog links below.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Program

• Master of Business Administration

An MBA is rapidly becoming the necessary requirement for job security and career advancement. In today's society, there is an increasing need for individuals who understand today's global economy and have strong problem-solving, communications, and interpersonal skills. CSU's Master of Business Administration degree is designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the changing forces within the business community and the effects of global competition and international business relationships. CSU's MBA allows a student to increase his or her value to an organization and to improve the overall productivity of that organization.

The MBA program consists of either 30 semester hours of graduate work for a general MBA or 36 hours of graduate work for an MBA with an emphasis. There are six required undergraduate prerequisite courses. An emphasis is available in the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, and Organizational Development.

The MBA program is designed with working adults in mind. Most classes meet in the evenings, and several classes are available in a distance learning format. The cost of CSU's MBA program compares very favorably with other fully accredited MBA programs offered in the low country and also those offered over the Internet.