U.S. News Ranks CSU Best Online Bachelor’s Program in The Carolinas
January 7, 2015
CHARLESTON — Charleston Southern University’s online bachelor’s degree program has received the highest ranking of any online bachelor’s program in the Carolinas, according toU.S. News and World Report.
The 2015 U.S. News Best Online Programs ranks the Charleston Southern program at number 34, a significant jump over CSU’s 2014 ranking of 56.
“Our rating improved, which indicates that the enhancements we implemented in the last year resonated well with our students,” said Dean of the CSU College of Adult and Professional Studies, Gary Vance. “We are positioned well to meet the needs of current and future higher education students.”
In addition to improving in the ratings, Vance is impressed with the rigorous process of theU.S. News and World Report ratings which supplies each program with feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Charleston Southern’s bachelor of science in organizational management is an accelerated online degree program providing a wide range of working professionals the ability to fit a degree program into their schedule and budget. The undergraduate degree provides a comprehensive, well-rounded organizational management curriculum. Concentrations are also available in Healthcare Management, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Resources Management and Project Management.
“Our degree program is 100 percent online,” said Vance. “There are no borders, no boundaries – you just need Internet access.” Online students appreciate the flexible and relevant programs. “Our students are looking to learn skills and facts they can apply to the workplace,” he said. What students learn online one day can be applied the next in the workplace.
In addition to the online bachelor’s degree, the College of Adult and Professional Studies offers an online master of science in organizational management. Recently, the program expanded to offer new certifications in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management. The additional graduate certifications are designed to prepare students for leadership in the manufacturing and industrial sectors.
“These certifications are intended to address specific needs right here in the Charleston area in manufacturing and industry,” said Vance.
Charleston Southern University offers online degree programs in business, nursing, technology and criminal justice. For more information about online undergraduate and graduate offerings, visit CharlestonSouthern.edu/online or call 843-863-7525.
