'Bloomberg Businessweek' Recognizes College of Charleston MBA Program
"Bloomberg Businessweek" has named the College of Charleston's full-time one-year MBA program to its 2026–2027 list of Best Business Schools.
By Jackson Casey
The College of Charleston School of Business has been named to Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2026–2027 Best Business Schools list for its full-time, one-year MBA. It is the only program in South Carolina to be included.
This recognition highlights the business school’s commitment to equipping graduates with the experience, knowledge and real-world tools to excel as members of the global marketplace. Through the experiential nature of the coursework, as well as engagement from alumni and the wider business community, MBA candidates are poised for success before their first class.
“Our MBA program is designed to prepare students not just for their next job, but for long-term career success,” says Paul Schwager, dean of the business school. “Recognition from Bloomberg Businessweek reflects the collective efforts of the faculty, staff and partners who help ensure our students graduate ready to deliver results with integrity and lead with purpose.”
Bloomberg Businessweek bases its rankings on the indexes of compensation, learning, networking, entrepreneurship and inclusion using a user-oriented approach. Graduating students, recruiters and recent graduates are surveyed on what matters most to them, and how the program meets those needs.
“Our small, high-touch MBA is making a big impact,” says Charles Schnitzlein, program director. “Charleston has long been a great place to visit, but it’s also a nationally recognized place to learn, grow and launch a career.
“Rankings are a snapshot, but this one confirms what our graduates and employers already know,” he adds.
For more information about the nationally recognized accelerated MBA program, visit https://charleston.edu/mba.
Jackson Casey is an M.F.A. candidate in creative writing at the College of Charleston.
