May 24, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Hans A. Nielsen College of Business



Location: Jones Hall

Dr. David Palmer, Dean of the Hans A. Nielsen College of Business
Mr. Mark Crawford, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies
Paula Charls, Undergraduate Program Manager
Andalis V C Burton, Executive Assistant to the Dean

Faculty:

Mr. David Britt, Dr. Heather Chadwick, Dr. Jon Christiansen, Mr. Mark A. Crawford, Dr. Darin Gerdes, Dr. Sally “Emory” Hiott, Dr. T. Christopher Holdorf, Dr. Ben LeVan, Dr. Johnny Maddox, Dr. Neil Mathur, Dr. Kyeungrae Oh, Dr. Crissy Ortiz, Dr. David Palmer, Dr. Rosette Rabess, Dr. Maxwell Rollins, Dr. Mel Sinclair, Dr. Rachel Smith, Mr. Stephen Tate, Dr. Jeffrey Yost, Ms. Laura “Bea” Wray

Mission Statement

The Hans A. Nielsen College of Business prepares students for productive roles in business and society through exceptional teaching, distinguished by the integration of best business practices and timeless biblical principles.

Accreditation  

Charleston Southern University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).  Charleston Southern University has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), located in Olathe, Kansas.  The business programs in the following degrees are accredited by the IACBE:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Programs

Major

Minor