Associate's in Business Administration

The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree program offers students exposure to the responsibilities and requirements of managing a business. Students gain an understanding of management concepts that will maximize opportunities for promotion in a management career. Students also are exposed to the principles of:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Economics
• Consumer behavior

Built on a strong foundation of general studies in mathematics, science, language arts and the social sciences, the program provides a practical working background that enables graduates to function in management positions.

Students in this 2-year program are prepared for entry-level positions in the business field. This program also provides a strong academic foundation for transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.

Bachelor's in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration degree program at South University - Columbia prepares students to enter a variety of entry-level management positions in business, education, health care, government or manufacturing.

Students in this program will explore the principles of:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Economics
• Consumer Behavior

They also will build a solid educational foundation by taking general studies that include mathematics, physical sciences, language arts and the social sciences. The goal of this program is to provide a solid academic and practical foundation for students to launch successful careers in the field of business administration.

Bachelor's in Healthcare Management

The new Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management degree program is designed to accommodate the needs and interests of students from a variety of backgrounds. Courses provide a solid foundation for a variety of health care careers in:

• Accounting
• Finance
• Management
• Ethics
• Leadership

The program also incorporates an externship that offers students real-world experience within health care facilities that may include:

• Hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Ambulatory care facilities
• Physician practices
• Pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies

Master's in Business Administration

South University's Master of Business Administration program is designed to help working professionals build management and leadership skills by employing an integrated, holistic approach. The program is inspired by the idea that in today's business climate, it's not enough merely to analyze problems and identify solutions.

In this program, students benefit from a unique, real-world perspective. While traditional MBA programs view organizations as a collection of distinct marketing, operations and finance functions, South University brings them together in a way that's based on how today's most successful companies work. Students learn to apply technology, information and analytical tools to create positive change.

MBA in Healthcare Administration

South University's online MBA program is designed specifically for working professionals who want to advance their management and leadership skills while maintaining a balance between academic studies and work and family obligations. You will learn the same business strategies taught at our campus locations and enjoy the convenience of attending class online any time--day or night. At South University, you are in control of your education.

South University lets you tailor your MBA program by selecting one of these concentrations:

• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship & Small Business
• Finance
• Healthcare Administration
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management of Information Systems
• Marketing
• Sustainability

Our MBA program offers a unique integrated approach to advanced business studies. Unlike many traditional MBA programs that view organizations as a collection of marketing, operations and finance silos, South University integrates these functional areas in the same holistic approach taken by today's most successful organizations.

This program consists of accelerated 5 ½ week courses. Qualified applicants can earn an MBA in less than one year.

Academic Requirements for MBA programs

The MBA online programs are designed for prospective students who have:

• Proof of high school graduation or GED
• Completed an undergraduate degree with a GPA of 2.7 or better on a 4.0 scale, OR
• Completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum combined GMAT score within the 50th percentile.