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The College of Charleston’s Enactus (Entrepreneurs in Action – US) team earned top honors at the National Exposition, finishing among the top 60 universities in the nation, and taking third in the ocean sustainability category. This is the second time the team has received this honor since its inception in 2004. Read More »

The Global Business Resource Center in the School of Business at the College of Charleston is accepting proposals from small businesses in need of trade-related research analysis and reporting in order to expand in global markets.  The free research will be conducted in the fall 2013 semester by business interns and directed by Rene Mueller, CGBP®, director of the Global Business Resource Center and professor of marketing and international business.  Any small business in need of industry analysis, cost analysis, foreign market research including business climate, import requirements and regulations, or general recommendations for in-country market strategies are encouraged to submit a proposal by August 1, 2013. Read More »

ARGUS Software Inc. has donated two commercial real estate-software packages to the College of Charleston School of Business, a gift valued at $444,000.  The software is the industry standard for analyzing an existing or potential real estate investment and its value.  Read More »

Thirty-seven College of Charleston students will graduate on May 11, 2013 with the Global Scholars (GS) designation – the largest graduating class since the program’s inception in 2009. Global Scholars have maintained a 3.0 GPA, completed 18 hours of coursework with an international theme, demonstrated foreign language proficiency, and studied abroad. Read More »

College of Charleston senior business student Darren Boulton packed as much as he could into the past two years, and it is paying off. Boulton was just given the Schottland Business Leadership Award. He will receive $5,000 at graduation, as well as employment assistance, and $10,000 toward an M.B.A. Read More »

The Schottland Scholars are widely known as the most elite group of business students at the College of Charleston. The recently selected Class of 2014 is being called the most competitive to date. Read More »

College of Charleston business students recently learned first-hand insights on Mercedes-Benz USA’s multi-channel marketing campaign to launch its new 2014 CLA-class car featuring supermodel Kate Upton and actor William DeFoe. Mercedes-Benz USA President and CEO, Stephen Cannon spent the afternoon with MBA, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship students during his visit to campus.  Read More »

The School of Business announces the Howard F. Rudd, Jr. Distinguished Faculty Award for Service Leadership to honor the legacy of Dr. Howard F. Rudd, Jr., Dean Emeritus and professor of management, who is retiring at the end of this semester after 29 years at the College of Charleston.  The prestigious award, the first of its kind for the College community, was established to recognize outstanding, high-performing business professors who lead in Rudd’s spirit and example to advance the mission and global vision of the School of Business. Read More »

After 29 years of service to students, alumni, fellow faculty, and the College of Charleston community, Howard F. Rudd, dean emeritus and professor of management and leadership, is set to hold his final class lecture today.  The School of Business is hosting the “Last Lecture” special event to mark Rudd’s retirement celebration in Wells Fargo Auditorium at 10:50 a.m. during his regularly scheduled class.  His final lecture will be standing-room-only and feature distinguished guest lecturers including George Spaulding, the Honorable Alex Sanders, Tommy Baker, and Anita Zucker who will reflect on the leadership style and legacy of Rudd over the past three decades.   Read More »

More than 30 College of Charleston business students will be helping to rebuild oyster beds in the Ace Basin on Saturday, April 20, 2013. This is the second year the Enactus (Entrepreneurs in Action) team has helped with this project. Read More »