MBA Program Earns Top 100 Spot by Poets&Quants

MBA Program Earns Top 100 Spot by Poets&Quants

The College of Charleston’s one-year MBA program has secured the 83rd spot on Poets&Quants’ 2024-2025 Top 100 U.S. MBA programs list. This recognition is particularly significant when considering that there are more than 1,100 accredited, full-time MBA programs in the United States. Being ranked among the top 10% of all MBA programs in the country…

Faces to Know: Ron Magnuson

Ron Magnuson, executive director of graduate and executive programs, was recently featured as a “Face to Know” at the College. His perfect day includes getting up early, walking the dog, playing tennis, and teaching his capstone course. He also loves a good chick flick! Read more about our colleague Ron

Happy Holidays!

The semester has flown by. We accomplished a lot, and we should be proud of the way we have moved our School forward – together. 2025 promises to be another busy year, but for now, I wish you Happy Holidays and safe travels – if you are traveling. Make some great memories. YOU make a…

The Difference YOU Make

Every day, I see first-hand the difference you make. But, in my opinion, it’s most visible at graduation. Graduating from the College of Charleston School of Business is a transformative journey, and at the heart of this pivotal moment is you. Your commitment to excellence and each student’s success profoundly shapes our graduates’ future. This…

Billy VanDenburgh and Mike Braswell Featured on the Cover of Tax Notes

Billy VanDenburgh‘s and Mike Braswell‘s comprehensive article on corporate income tax reporting was featured on the cover of the December 9, 2024 issue of Tax Notes Federal. In the article, titled “FASB Revised Income Tax Disclosures Compared With Present Practices,” VanDenburgh and Braswell examine the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s 2023 update on income tax disclosures…

Chris Rodgers earns Cistern Standard recognition for innovation

Chris Rodgers, administrative assistant for the Department of Management and Marketing, just received a special award from HR recognizing her contributions to the School of Business for innovation. It’s well deserved. Her nominator Drew Newton had this to say: “With many thanks to Chris’s entrepreneurial spirit, our School of Business has adopted an approach where…

Snip! Snip! A Grammarly Tip!

When I started using Grammarly, I didn’t believe that I needed AI to assist with my grammar, but I found that I needed some help with the tone and conciseness of my emails. However, I felt I was only scratching the surface of how Grammarly could impact my efficiency. I recently discovered Grammarly Snippets which…

MGMK Students and Faculty Recognized at Spark! Awards

College of Charleston was well represented at the Spark! Awards presentations on November 14. The awards are sponsored by the American Marketing Association Charleston professional chapter. Two SB members received awards, Nadelie Rosen, a marketing major and president of the CofC AMA Collegiate Chapter for Best Student Marketing Project, and David Murray, our beloved former…

2024 Gingerbread House Contest

The Student Success Center broke the department of Finance’s winning streak during this year’s annual Holiday Gingerbread House competition! Finance came in as first-runner up this year and Hospitality and Tourism Management was second runner up. Everyone really stepped their game up this year despite more official rules. It is great to see what teamwork…

Spring 2025 Advising Drop-In Hours

The advising team in the Student Success Center (Drew Newton, Robin Wibbenmeyer, Kenndal Romberg, and Matthew Zittritsch) has confirmed their spring drop-in schedule. Drop-in hours are viewable here, and they are also posted below: All drop-in hours are held in-person in Beatty 100 (the School of Business Student Success Center). Monday, Jan. 6 – 2-4 p.m. Tuesday,…

Student business recognized in Made in the South Awards

Harland Handmade, a leathergoods company by student entrepreneur Marcus Vause (BADM), received recognition as the Style category’s runner-up in Garden and Gun’s 2024 Made in the South Awards. The prestigious awards showcase 20 businesses across five categories, emphasizing craftsmanship and innovation. For self-taught leatherworker Marcus Vause, a decade in the Navy instilled in him an…

Biz-eWerk Podcast celebrates 101 episodes!

Congratulations to Cory Werkheiser on 101 Biz-eWerk podcast episodes – a huge milestone! In the most recent episode, Cory speaks with Jake Kozmor from Koz Films about his video production process, emphasizing storytelling and client collaboration. He also describes his involvement with the Charleston American Marketing Association and his upcoming projects, including a new web…

The New Campus Map

The College has launched a new digital campus map that will help visitors explore various campus locations in a virtual way. The map is available at map.charleston.edu and can be accessed on any smartphone or computer. Features 3-D renderings of campus buildings and the surrounding landscape, including construction zones Photos of the buildings and brief…

Event management students organize successful Great Casino Night

We celebrated over two decades of hospitality at the College of Charleston with The Great Casino Night on November 22nd at the Camden Room! Guests stepped back into the lavishness of the 1920s, where glamor met gaming, and enjoyed a night of casino games, delicious refreshments, and great company. Event management students from Jeremy Clement’s…

Sustainable & Leverage

So, what do those two words have to do with alligators? If you are like me, at this point in the year, you are so up to your neck in alligators that you sometimes forget why you are doing what you are doing. Reminding ourselves of the purpose of our work is so important. But…

Finance Club 2024 Updates

The Finance Club has had a very successful year, thanks to the help of three students and some excellent speakers representing local financial institutions… The College of Charleston Finance Club was re-introduced in 2022 by Professor Holtz. The club is dedicated to building a vibrant community of students passionate about finance and investing. The club’s mission…

Students Disconnect and Get Out of the Classroom During Unplugged Week

Inspired by the work of Kelley Cours Anderson and the CofC Screen Savers Club, Alexis Carrico pledged to help all her students disconnect during CofC’s “Unplugged Week” with two field trips to local Charleston Organizations. Alexis’ Management and Organizational Behavior classes visited the Ronald McDonald House of Charleston (RMHC) where the Director of Operations, Director…

John Kim’s research on CEO narcissism and insider trading accepted by top finance journal

by Weishen Wang, Chair of the Department of Finance I am thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our assistant professors: John Kim. His co-authored article, “CEOs’ narcissism and opportunistic insider trading” has been accepted for publication at the Journal of Corporate Finance (JCF), a top journal in finance with an A* rating…

Happy Thanksgiving!

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate this season of gratitude, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your dedication, hard work, and passion which makes our community thrive. May your Thanksgiving be filled with joy, warmth, and wonderful memories. Wishing you all a happy and restful holiday! YOU make a difference!…

Charleston Wins CAA Championship

Congratulations to our women’s volleyball team for recently winning its second CAA Championship, marking our first victory since 2013. This incredible achievement was made possible by the dedication and hard work of the entire team, including two of our outstanding MBA students, Emily Banitt and Caitlyn Callahan! The team now eagerly awaits its opponent in…