In the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings released on January 24, 2023, Columbus State University remains among top-ranked public and regional universities in the South on the publication’s list of “Best Online Programs.” In addition to the strength of its overall online education programs, the CSU’s business online programs were among those specifically cited by the magazine. CSU’s online master’s in computer information programs placed among the best nationally, ranking among the 65-85 group. As a program in the Turner College’s TSYS School of Computer Science, CSU works closely with regional businesses and industries to understand their needs and create a responsive, state-of-the-art learning environment. Every program and major is current, providing students with a firm foundation in the technologies of today and preparing them for the technologies of tomorrow. CSU’s online Master of Business Administration program landed at 220th nationally, while CSU maintained its ranking of 146th on the list of Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Business. The Turner College offers nine graduate programs and 12 undergraduate programs. The business programs are accredited by AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Officials in the Turner College's Butler Center for Research and Economic Development recently put the finishing touches on an extensive report on trends in educational programs and occupations in the Columbus area. The report also includes data on business and technology trends. According to Fady Mansour , Director of the Butler Center, there are several key takeaways from the report regarding 10 occupational gaps that currently exist in the Columbus area. First, software development occupation exhibits the biggest labor shortage, with the report adding that the TSYS School has a bachelor's degree program in information technology along with a new AI track for the bachelor's degree in computer science, both of which can qualify students for this occupation. Other educational programs are in demand, such as computer programming and cloud computing. Second, there is a gap of 30 employees per year in general and operations management. This gap could be addressed by the Turn...

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