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Dean Alan Shao and guest speaker unveiling new Impact X window decal at the College of Charleston School of Business

Impact X Program Highlighted by AACSB International

By Erika LeGendre on May 7, 2021

A flagship program in the School of Business was recently recognized by the premier accrediting body of business schools around the world for its commitment to innovation. AACSB International (AACSB), the world’s largest business education network, featured the College of Charleston School of Business among 24 business schools as highlights of its 2021 Innovations That Inspire member recognition initiative. This annual program recognizes institutions from around the world that serve as champions of change in […]

Accounting and Dance Major Counts Both Numbers and Beats

By Erika LeGendre on May 5, 2021

Double majoring in accounting and dance isn’t usual, but that’s the business school way. Many of our students complement their business education with coursework in the arts. The ability to study both accounting and dance is what drew Maggie Howe ‘21 to the College. Watch below as Maggie attends her business and dance courses, enjoys […]

Business Students Aim to Make a Difference With E-Commerce Site

By Erika LeGendre on March 24, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape our world, more consumers have begun shopping online in greater numbers and frequency. A recent report showed United States customers bought over $183 billion in goods – all online – from March 2020 to February 2021. Although more and more people are buying products online, local merchants are […]

SC Innovates Pitch Competition College of Charleston School of Business

School of Business To Participate in Inaugural SC Innovates Pitch Competition

By Erika LeGendre on October 30, 2020

Innovation is a major key to entrepreneurial success, and it will be the name of the game at the first-ever SC Innovates Pitch Competition in November. The College of Charleston School of Business is partnering with more than a dozen South Carolina colleges and universities to spotlight students with promising business and social enterprise ideas […]

School of Business Named Official University Alliance Partner by CCIM Institute

By Erika LeGendre on October 12, 2020

The Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF) program at the College of Charleston School of Business is raking in more career-boosting advantages for its ready-to-work students. Recently, the Certified Commercial Investment Member Institute (CCIM) named CofC’s School of Business a university alliance partner for its undergraduate real estate program. Read More at The College Today.

School of Business Launches Mobile App to Bolster Student Engagement, Success

By Erika LeGendre on August 25, 2020

Don’t be alarmed if you see business students on their phones now more than ever. Despite the delayed start to in-person classes, the College of Charleston School of Business is still meeting students right where they are — on their cell phones. On Tuesday, Aug. 25 — the first day of the fall 2020 semester […]

Finance Alum Ventures Off the Beaten Path to Entrepreneurship

By Erika LeGendre on July 15, 2020

When Mike Gelber ’17 graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in finance, he was ready to make his mark in the world by working for one of the nation’s largest banking institutions. But, once he decided to trade in investments and financial markets for code, he struck gold. Six months after working […]

School of Business, Charleston Metro Chamber Partner to Support Local Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

By Erika LeGendre on March 24, 2020

The College of Charleston School of Business and the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to provide pro bono consultations to Charleston-area businesses affected by the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in a new initiative called Profs on Call. Profs on Call aims to help business owners and their management staff navigate this […]

School of Business Announces Strategic Partnership with GM Advisory Group, Barron’s in Education Program

By Erika LeGendre on January 22, 2020

The College of Charleston School of Business has entered a two-year partnership with GM Advisory Group (GMAG), a New York-based independent wealth management firm, and Barron’s Group, a financial news publisher owned by Dow Jones & Company, to provide students and faculty with a suite of resources to supplement their studies and professional development. As […]

College of Charleston School of Business to Host Women’s Summit Featuring Nikki Haley

By Erika LeGendre on November 13, 2019

The College of Charleston School of Business is doubling down on its commitment to diversity and inclusion by hosting the 2020 Women for Women Summit, a day-long conference where attendees will celebrate, elevate, share and connect with the women of South Carolina. The inaugural event, presented by the College of Charleston School of Business, will […]

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