School Details
Columbia College – SC is primarily a women’s college with specialized co-ed programs and degrees. CC offers a core liberal arts foundation in professional programs centered in student development and success. This private institution is small, providing a personalized learning experience led by devoted professors.
Columbia College – SC offers online degree programs to nontraditional co-ed students. Earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a flexible and accessible delivery format. Programs include justice, healthcare, and more. Online faculty bring real-world expertise to the virtual classroom, and CC covers textbook fees.
High qualities of online learning:
- Multiple start dates per year
- Accelerated programs
- 100% online courses available
Accreditation & Licensing
Columbia College – SC is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
Take your career in business to the next level with the Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree from Columbia College – SC. This online business administration degree offers an innovative approach to learning leadership skills along with a focus on individual student learning. The curriculum incorporates the international scope of business operations while expanding student knowledge and skills in public, private, and non-profit sectors. Courses cover such topics as:
- Management
- Marketing
- Law and Ethics
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
The experienced faculty use various teaching tools in this online bachelor’s in business administration, including experiential learning through internships, classroom exercises, and site visits.
The Bachelor of Arts in Community & Organizational Leadership degree online from Columbia College – SC is designed for those interested in working in a business environment. The program teaches students to examine models of successful leadership and cultivates leadership skills. The curriculum strengthens interpersonal and organizational communication skills. You will also study research interpretation. Emphasis is placed on improving organizational reporting at all levels. Graduates are prepared for careers in large corporations, small businesses, non-profit agencies, or government agencies.
For students seeking careers as leaders in business, Columbia College – SC offers an online business administration degree, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program includes two concentrations, business administration and data analytics. Both concentrations provide a strong foundation in the knowledge and skills used in the business world.
For those seeking to advance their knowledge of business fundamentals, the business administration concentration can help. The curriculum includes a closer examination of such topics as:
- Business finance
- Research methods
- Global business enterprise
This online business administration degree is known for promoting leadership skills and it also incorporates the international scope of business operations.
Columbia College – SC offers an online business administration degree, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Analytics, for those interested in working with data in business. All of the Bachelor of Business Administration degrees provide a strong foundation in business skills and knowledge. The online Business Analytics program offers further studies in such topics as:
- Data mining
- Data visualization
- Decision models
- Data management systems
This program is known for an innovative approach to the promotion of leadership skills. Focusing on individual student learning, expert faculty use internships, classroom exercises, lectures, and more to expand your knowledge in private, public, and non-profit sectors.
Take your career to the next level with the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership online degree. This program is designed to help working adults take on leadership roles in organizations, meeting current leadership challenges and opportunities. In as little as one year, or three semesters, of online coursework students have the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers or enter the business world as leaders.
The curriculum is a combination of real-world practice and a robust academic approach that strengthens leadership styles and potential. Students benefit from the small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio. The diverse faculty offer a wealth of knowledge from their assorted backgrounds in organizational leadership, management, program development, executive coaching, consulting, and more.
The Master of Business Administration online degree with a concentration in General Business is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their business careers. In as little as one year students are able to gain a competitive edge while still working or handling other obligations. The curriculum covers a wide range of skills and topics that will lead to success in business. As you study you will develop the knowledge needed to manage and lead departments, organizations, and more. You will examine leadership concepts, managing human and other resources, decision-making through data analytics, financial management, and more. Graduates are ready for diverse business careers as leaders and entrepreneurs.
If you are interested in advancing your career or entering the hospitality industry, check out Columbia College – SC’s online MBA with a concentration in Hospitality Management. In as little as one year you can complete this flexible online business administration degree while still working and meeting professional obligations. In addition to a broad range of business topics, the curriculum provides specialized knowledge about the hospitality and tourism industry. You will study such topics as:
- Customer relationships
- Service management
- Special topics in hospitality
Graduates are ready for leadership and management positions in various settings, including resort operations, golf courses, private clubs, convention arenas, and more.
The business field is full of diverse opportunities, including those found in insurance. The MBA with a concentration in Insurance, an online finance degree from Columbia College – SC, allows busy adults to further their careers in this always-changing area.
Like all MBA degrees at Columbia College, the curriculum covers a wide variety of foundational business topics, including management, marketing, accounting, human resources, and more. The Insurance concentration focuses on the finance aspect of business, providing specialized knowledge in the industry. You will complete courses in such topics as:
- Risk management
- Life insurance
- Health insurance
- Property insurance
- Casualty insurance
In as little as one year students are able to earn this degree and successfully enter the business arena as a leader. As a bonus, this can all be completed online, allowing you to continue working as you study.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can earn highly transferable skills with the Bachelor of Art in Disaster & Emergency Management from Columbia College – SC. The online emergency management degree emphasizes real-world mastery through such courses as:
- Community resiliency, recovery, and mitigation
- Psychological and social dimensions of disaster
- Planning for emergency and disaster management
Through the online homeland security bachelor’s degree program, you learn communication, research, problem-solving, and computer skills. Graduates enter high-demand fields like crisis management, disaster recovery, and homeland security.
You can pursue diverse careers with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice / Forensic from Columbia College – SC. The online forensic science degree provides a well-founded education covering such subjects as:
- Forensic DNA
- FBI fingerprinting
- Forensic toxicology
- Crime scene investigation
Through the online forensic science bachelor’s degree program, you prepare for roles in crime scene investigation or the laboratory. Graduates might consider Columbia’s 1-year master’s program to qualify as leaders in criminal justice administration.
You can train for command with the Certificate in Criminal Justice Leadership from Columbia College – SC. The online criminal justice program provides instruction on such topics as:
- Ethics
- Diversity
- Leadership
Through the online criminal justice certificate program, you gain a well-rounded education. Your online studies, through a hands-on approach, help you qualify for careers in criminal justice at all levels—local, state, and federal.
You can train to prevent sophisticated computer scams, viruses, and malware with the Certificate in Cybersecurity from Columbia College – SC. The online cybersecurity program focuses on such areas as:
- Incident handling
- Risk assessment
- Business-continuity planning
- Human factors in cybersecurity
Through the online cybersecurity certificate program, you apply the latest technologies to secure systems and analyze security issues on the users’ side. Your online studies also cover topics like cryptography, security policy, and compliance.
You can prepare for command-level positions with the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from Columbia College – SC. The online criminal justice degree builds on your expertise, opening doors for leadership positions.
Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you learn from faculty with decades of law enforcement experience. Graduates find success as leaders in such sectors as:
- Corrections
- Law enforcement
- Homeland security
- Emergency management
Healthcare
If you are interested in business in healthcare industries, the MBA with a concentration in Health Administration will interest you. This online healthcare administration degree is designed for working adults, offering the flexibility needed to advance your career while still meeting current obligations. Like all MBA degrees, this curriculum covers a wide range of business topics, including marketing, management, human resources, accounting, and more. The concentration takes a closer look at the fast-paced and rapidly changing healthcare field and prepares you for success in leadership roles within this industry. Courses examine:
- Health care operations
- Health care financial management
- Health care policy and politics
- Current issues in health care
In as little as one year students are ready to take on leadership positions in healthcare organizations.
Nursing
Prepare for leadership roles in nursing with this RN to BSN online degree program from Columbia College. Coursework focuses on skills needed to advance your career and pursue management positions as well as advanced practice degrees in specialized fields.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Columbia College emphasizes the college’s core values of social justice and service, educating nurses on compassionate and culturally-sensitive care to improve the health and wellness of diverse communities. Classes are taught by experienced nurses and healthcare professionals to provide practical knowledge and skills able to be applied immediately to the workplace.
Subject areas covered in this online nursing program include:
- Community and public health nursing
- Ethical issues in nursing practice
- Gerontology
- Professional leadership in nursing