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.

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.