12 Month MBA

The Accelerated Master of Business Administration degree program is designed for the professional in a variety of industries and areas seeking to develop a greater understanding of the concepts, organizational structures and strategies driving today's business environment. This is a high-level, intensive program presented from a management perspective and designed to be completed in one year of 24, Saturday only classes over the course of the program. Weekend classes are supplemented with Internet-mediated coursework and synchronous meetings via conference calls and web based meetings.

12 Month MBA in Healthcare Administration

Associate's in Accounting

The Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the appropriate background, knowledge and skills they need to enter the field of accounting. They pursue such topics as:

• Analyzing transactions
• Completing the accounting cycle
• Accounting systems
• Internal control and journals
• Accounting for assets and liabilities
• Accounting in different business structures

Accounting graduates are prepared to seek employment in such diverse sectors as business, health, government, education, manufacturing and social services.

To acquire the broad-based flexibility to enter these areas, students learn the accounting cycle, accounting procedures for merchandising, and the basics of cost accounting. In addition, they learn how to work with balance sheets, income statements, statements of financial position (balance sheets) and how to prepare a statement of cash flow.

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 - Leadership

The Master of Science in Leadership program is tailored to meet the needs of working adults, giving you the freedom to take classes any time of the day or night. The program is geared toward those individuals who understand the importance of ethics and proper management during times of change. Blending analytical skills with creativity, imagination, and other human skills, students will have the opportunity to gain a solid foundation in a range of real-world leadership necessities

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.