Contact Us

Mailing Address
66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424

Schedule a conversation with graduate admissions director, Seaton Brown '09, at brownms@cofc.edu, or with accountancy program director, Robert Hogan at hoganrs@cofc.edu.

Directions to the School

Once you arrive at the School of Business, enter through the Beatty Center. Use the stairs or elevator to go to the second floor, cross the footbridge toward the Tate Center. You will enter the Executive Suite which houses graduate admissions staff offices.

Meet the Team

Robert Hogan
Director, Master of Science in Accountancy Program
843.953.1380

Robert Hogan provides strategic guidance and direction for the MSA program in alignment with the College’s mission and values. He is dedicated to working closely with students, faculty, and staff to continuously strengthen and improve the program. Hogan earned his master's degree in Accountancy from the University of Arkansas and received his Ph.D. in Accounting from Louisiana State University.

Seaton Brown
Director of Graduate Admissions
843.953.8112

Seaton Brown '09 serves as the director of graduate admissions for the School of Business, leading the efforts to recruit and enroll students into the Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Accountancy programs. He meets with prospective students and oversees the admissions process by reviewing and admitting applicants. He is also responsible for managing scholarship and graduate assistantship opportunities. Brown earned his bachelor's degrees in business administration and hospitality & tourism management from the College of Charleston.

Erin Halford
Director of Employer Relations and Professional Development
843.953.5628

Erin O'Dea Halford is a certified career coach who enjoys helping people align their passion with purpose to land a successful and fulfilling career. Erin has 15+ years of experience coaching individuals and groups to identify their unique skills and qualifications and execute a plan to achieve their professional goals. She received her M.Ed. in counseling and B.A. from Providence College in Rhode Island and has worked for institutions including the Art Institute of Charleston and Northeastern University in Boston. Her areas of expertise include resume writing and branding materials, self-assessment and exploration, networking and community building skills, and interviewing and salary negotiation strategies.

Cathy Ficzner
Director of Operations
843.953.9479

Cathy Ficzner performs logistical coordination, admissions, and marketing duties related to the MSA program. In addition, she works with the Executive Director of Continuing & Professional Education to coordinate continuing education operations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management from Baldwin Wallace University in Ohio. She earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. She brings 15+ years of Higher Education experience to the MSA program from four different institutions.

Conner Berger
Associate Director, Graduate and Executive Recruitment
843.953.6621

Conner Berger performs research, admissions, and marketing duties related to the MSA program. He earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Texas Christian University.