McColl School of Business
McColl School of Business
The McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte prepares students to become innovative and valued leaders who offer new perspectives and solutions in an ever-changing business environment. Our unmatched connections to the Charlotte business community provide incredible exposure to business and community leaders and countless networking, internship, and career opportunities.
Discover the McColl School’s unwavering commitment to excellence. Learn more about our mission, values, Board of Advisors, and proven program outcomes.
Rankings
Based on the U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
#8 in Undergraduate Teaching
#17 Regional Universities in the South (out of 135)
Accreditation
The McColl School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide. For more information regarding our university and program accreditations, please visit our Accreditation webpage.
Degrees & Certificates
Focus on Leadership
Leadership is the cornerstone of the McColl School experience. It’s even in our motto – ‘Discover the leader within.’ Our proximity to Uptown Charlotte and Queens’ long-rooted connections to the business community provides the opportunity to learn directly from a variety of business leaders.
Carolinas Entrepreneur Hall of Fame
Established in 2010 to honor the individuals whose legacies still shape today’s business and economy throughout the Carolinas and beyond.
Education Leadership Program
Development programs that address the unique leadership needs of educators who are continually striving to build and sustain strong schools and districts.
Entrepreneurial Leadership Circle
Through scholarship support, mentoring, and coaching we support entrepreneurial education and foster entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Carolinas.
Executive Leadership Institute
We provide top-tier leadership development services to organizations across the Carolinas.
Leadership Initiatives
Develops graduate students into the next generation of leaders through a dynamic, practical, integrative learning environment where the classroom meets the real world.
Salvin Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition
This annual competition gives students the opportunity to compete for up to $5,000 in prize money for their innovative business ideas.
The McColl Team
Dean’s Office
Denise M. Rotondo, Ph.D.
Dean, McColl School of Business
Undergraduate Programs
Joe Pieri, Ed.D.
Co-Director, Undergraduate Programs
Senior Director, Academic Operations
pierij@queens.edu
Beth Schneider, D.B.A.
Co-Director, Undergraduate Programs
schneiderb@queens.edu
Graduate Programs
Will Sparks, Ph.D.
Director, MS in Talent and Organizational Development
Professor, Business & Behavioral Science
Dennis Thompson Chair & Professor of Leadership
Dawn Chanland, D.B.A.
Director, Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Katerina Panttser, Ph.D.
Director, Master of Science in Finance and Analytics (MSFA)
Associate Professor, Finance and Economics
704-337-2291
Business-Savvy Faculty
The McColl School of Business faculty are renowned academics with strong credentials, experts in the subjects they teach, and practitioners with real-world experience. They are committed to supporting and challenging you as you pursue your degree.
Location
Queens is nestled in the historic Myers Park neighborhood, so we are just minutes from Uptown Charlotte. Come visit us at the Sykes Learning Center!