Business, Leadership, and Communication

It's Our Business to Help You Succeed

Our instructors get to know you, and they empower you based on your unique abilities. They’ll work with you to handpick internships and opportunities because they’re invested in you and your ambitions.

Degrees

Accounting, B.S

Business Administration, B.A. or B.S.

Concentrations for B.A.: Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management; or Marketing; or Sports Management
Concentrations for B.S.: Business Administration, Business Analytics

Communication, B.A.

Computer & Information Science, B.A. or B.S.

Concentrations for B.S.: Computer Science or Cyber Security

Women in Business

Connect with South Carolina’s women-sourced, women-driven business organization headquartered right on campus. The Women’s Business Center of SC gives Columbia College students easy access to workshops, networking events, and volunteer opportunities. Not only will you have great resources while you're here, you’ll also leave campus with a network of business leaders excited to help you. Years after graduating, our alumnae are committed to the success of the college, its students, and women in business everywhere.

Women's Business Center

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Get a Business Degree

Get a strong foundation in business. Explore degrees offered during the day and in the evening.

Business Administration

The Technology Edge

Get the tools to pursue a career in system analysis, software or web development, or tech support specialization.

Computer Science

Earn Your MBA

Combine your undergraduate and graduate courses and get two degrees in five years through our Business 4+1 MBA degree.

Business 4+1

"Columbia College has set itself apart by having a functioning board with members of the community who not only have years of experience but also have the knowledge to help others be more successful in whatever they choose to pursue.”

Melissa Currie, Founder and CEO of TP&S Consulting Inc

"What sets the hospitality degree apart from other schools is its access to local professionals, its smaller classroom ratio, and the hospitality best practices that have been indoctrinated in the program."

Twila Jones, Experience Columbia SC

Concentrate Your Studies

You'll build a strong business foundation and have avenues to tailor your studies, too. We're constantly assessing the business landscape and shifting to meet the needs of the marketplace with relevant concentrations, like Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management, Marketing, Sports Management, Business Analytics, and Business Administration. Dive into your interests while you're here and graduate ready for your next step.

Business Concentrations

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Transfer & Military Students

The face of business is always changing, and we realize our students needs change too. If you've started your degree somewhere else, we're here to help you transfer smoothly, and we accept up to 90 credit hours. We're also honored to help servicemen and women use their benefits to advance their education. Get personalized support at Columbia College as you plan your next step.

Undergraduate Admissions

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Meet Dr. Carole Sox

Dr. Sox has 20 years of experience in the corporate and non-profit arenas focusing on management, sales and marketing, and meetings and events. She has a PhD in hospitality management and 10 years of experience as an instructor. Dr. Sox has presented her hospitality, tourism, and event research nationally and internationally, and she has a passion for helping students find their niche in business.

About Dr. Sox