One-Year Master of Business Administration


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Can you find an MBA with more value than CofC? We don't think so.

The Charleston MBA delivers unique investment value to our students:

  • One Year — Our accelerated program condenses a traditional two-year program into one rigorous year, ensuring that students not only save a year of tuition and fees but also re-enter the workforce quickly and graduate with critical business knowledge.
  • Low Cost — In a time of rising tuition for so many MBA programs, the Charleston MBA stands out as an affordable program. Compared to our competitors, it truly is one of the best values in business education. There is no distinction in price between in-state and out-of-state residents. Everyone pays the same affordable tuition.

Are you ready for the next step in your career?

The College of Charleston is here to help. Our accelerated, one-year MBA program offers its graduates an outstanding return on their investment. And what better way to gauge an MBA program’s ROI than the success our students have in the job market?

The results are in. U.S. News & World Report 2021 Edition has recognized the College of Charleston MBA as the: 

  • #1 in the country for its job placement rate three months after graduation
  • Top 100 best full-time MBA program in the nation
  • Most affordable full-time MBA program in the nation ranked by U.S. News & World Report
  • Highest percentage of female students in a full-time MBA program ranked nationally by U.S. News & World Report
  • Top 10 public, one-year MBA program in the nation ranked by U.S. News & World Report

But our outstanding employment stats are just the beginning.

The College of Charleston MBA program is one of 22 master’s degree programs offered by the Graduate School, University of Charleston, South Carolina.