Master of Business Administration at College of Charleston

College of Charleston offers the Master of Business Administration as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Aberdeen, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 2 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for business administration and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 21, 2026.

About Master of Business Administration

The College of Charleston School of Business offers a one-year, full-time MBA program for high-performing individuals who want to advance their knowledge of working in a business environment and excel with an expectation of career success. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB).

This rigorous, one-year program combines a solid core curriculum and the opportunity to focus in a specialized area of study. We work with business leaders to identify the core professional development skills, knowledge and perspectives that make graduates stand out in the global talent marketplace. Case-based, team-oriented projects, executive mentors, professional coaching and global experiences combine to help students dramatically increase and measure the impact of their abilities in these crucial areas. They emerge as changed individuals primed for successful careers. Students also learn the best practices, processes and applications used in progressive organizations throughout the world.

The School of Business is located in the heart of downtown Charleston, a historically significant, sophisticated, coastal city that provides numerous opportunities for an enriched experience during the students' one year of study.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Business Administration at College of Charleston

Entry Requirements

Any applicant who is a non-U.S. citizen wishing to attend the Graduate School as a degree- or non-degree seeking student is considered an international applicant.

All international applicants are required to have any transcripts from non-U.S. institutions evaluated by a credentialing service. All applications and fees must be submitted online through our secure site, and all remaining requirements can be submitted directly to the Graduate School.

Visa Information

Anyone who already has a US visa (H-type or J-type), or a Permanent Residency Card, must submit copies of these visa documents to the Graduate School as part of the application process. If an international applicant is seeking a student visa (F-1), the process for applying for this status will be handled by the Center for International Education. For more information about the F-1 student visa process, please visit the Center for International Education's website.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Fee Information

Application Fee 60

How to Apply

STEP 1: Choose the application deadline that is most convenient for you.

Find out what our admissions committee is looking for.

STEP 2: Choose your application method (CofC Online Application or The Common Application).

STEP 3: Review your application checklist.

Once you submit your application, you'll be able to view your application checklist and track your application file in your CofC Admissions Portal.

If you chose the Common App, we'll send you an email after you hit 'submit', so you can access your CofC Admissions Portal.

STEP 4: Submit your application materials to complete your application file.

Once you have been accepted and have confirmed your enrollment, our Center for International Education will issue a Form I-20 so that you can apply for a U.S. student visa. You will find information about U.S. immigration policies at the Center for International Education website.

Master of Business Administration at College of Charleston

College of Charleston

United States of America, Aberdeen