Maxwell Rollins

Maxwell Rollins

Assistant Dean of Business for Graduate Programs, Tenured Professor of Business
Jones Hall
P843-863-7956
Emrollins@csuniv.edu

About the One Year MBA

Recent college graduates looking for a place to seek their MBA should consider Charleston Southern University’s One-Year MBA program. This daytime, on-campus program offers students an accelerated program designed to allow completion in just 12 months. Beginning each August, the program takes three semesters (10 credit-hours per semester) to provide students with all the skills and knowledge they will need to excel in a business career. Students can expect the curriculum to include nine courses covering advanced concepts of accounting, data analytics, economics, ethics, international business, law, management, marketing, and business strategy that will prepare them for their business career. In addition, executive-led courses in current topics of business, leadership, plus career networking and development complete the requirements for the program. This is a turn-key program where tuition includes everything from travel to concierge-level service for the students. 

A Master of Business Administration is the premier professional business degree. With specialized accreditation received through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), our MBA degree program has been established to meet the needs of students in both the classroom and their career. The MBA has been the flagship program of the CSU Nielsen College of Business for over 30 years. 

Charleston Southern University is committed to providing students with a faith-based community, so that they might learn in a safe, productive environment. As a university, we promote the establishment of growth, change, and purpose in the hearts and minds of students. Specifically regarding the MBA program, we feel confident that students will learn what is needed to work in the business field with integrity, morality, and competency. 


What are the benefits of the One Year MBA??

  • CSU has offered the MBA for over 30 years, offering large network of alumni relations
  • Doctorally qualified faculty with hundreds of years of cumulative business management experience teaching courses
  • Only 12 months to completion for those looking to do less time less time than an online flexible MBA program
  • Learn teamwork and make lifetime relationships through the cohort of students in your class
  • Three executive preparation courses develop insights into the current environment of technology, law, politics, and social change affecting business
  • Additional job opportunities through the career development course
  • Books, fees, and travel expenses are included in the tuition

One Year MBA Curriculum – 30 Hours

Leveling Courses – If needed, 3 hours, does not count toward degree

BUSI 512: Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance
BUSI 513: Fundamentals of Economics and Analytics

Orientation – 0 credits

BUSI 600: College of Business Graduate Programs Orientation

Core – 9 courses; 27 hours

BUSI 610: Managing with Excellence and Integrity
BUSI 620: Contemporary Business Law and the Legal Environment
BUSI 623: Business Ethics from a Christian Worldview
BUSI 625: Advanced Managerial Accounting
BUSI 635: Financial Management Practices
BUSI 641: International Business and Trade
BUSI 648: Strategic Marketing
BUSI 649: Advanced Economics and Business Analytics
BUSI 650: Strategic Planning and Analysis 

Three Executive Preparation Courses

BUSI 616: Advanced Issues in Business and Economics (1 hour)
BUSI 617: Advanced Issues in Business Leadership (1 hour)
BUSI 618: Advanced Issues in Career Development (1 hour)

FAQs

Students can apply anytime during the year. The cohort starts each August.

You can find additional information by contacting Dr. Maxwell Rollins at 843-863-7956 or mrollins@csuniv.edu.

Students without an undergraduate degree in business may need: Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance (BUSI 512) and Fundamentals of Economics and Analytics (BUSI 513).

The director of the College of Business evaluates every applicant.

No, there is no entrance exam needed.

No, there is no application fee.

Students will apply directly to the Nielsen College of Business.