At South University, we'll help you make the most of your
potential--starting with a quality education that's backed by
more than 100 years of dedication to excellence and personalized
attention.
Making the most of your potential is also about earning your
degree in a way that works with your lifestyle. To meet your
needs and make you feel comfortable with your decision, South
University offers you the choice of campus or online learning.
As an online student at South University, you have access to the
many benefits of South University--including excellence in
education and personalized attention--while enjoying the
convenience of earning your bachelor's degree entirely online.
Attending South University classes online means no more driving
to class. No more adjusting your schedule to accommodate
scheduled class times. We give you the freedom to attend class
anytime, day or night--from anywhere you can connect to the
Internet.
As an online student at South University you'll discover that
quality and convenience mean:
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:
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 of Science in Business Administration
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The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree
program offers students exposure to the responsibilities 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, economics, finance and management.
South University lets you tailor your Associate's in Business
Administration program by selecting one of these
concentrations:
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 two-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
Science in Business Administration program.
Bachelor of Business Administration
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Prepare to advance your business career or explore new
opportunities through the South University Bachelor of Business
Administration program.
This program gives you the opportunity to tailor your degree
studies by selecting from the following areas of emphasis:
- Accounting
- Construction Management
- Finance
- General
- Hospitality Management
- Human Resource Management
- Management of Information Systems
- Management and Leadership
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Supply Chain & Logistics Management
As a student in this program, you'll:
- Discover how to adapt business strategies to accommodate
changing marketplace conditions through courses such as
Organizational Change Management, Strategic Cost Management and
Advanced Organizational Development.
- Have opportunities to understand and apply effective
leadership skills through courses that include Managerial
Communications, Dynamic Decision Making and Leadership in Action.
- Gain the ability to assess organizational needs and implement
effective improvement scenarios by analyzing case studies and
working on hands-on projects.
- Finish the program by working on a capstone project, a
two-course sequence that focuses on your area of emphasis and
enables you to apply the concepts and skills you've learned in
real and simulated business situations.
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Business Administration program,
you will be prepared to pursue a variety of fields, including
accounting, financial services, economics, personnel resources,
and sales and marketing.
Master of Business Administration
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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.
Master of Public Administration
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The Master of Public Administration degree program is designed to
address the needs of students for applied coursework in areas of
critical importance to local, state and national governmental and
non-profit organizations. The program is organized around core,
specialization, elective and capstone courses that cover a broad
range of governmental and non-profit topics to help develop each
student's knowledge, skills and abilities. Students seeking a
broad knowledge and understanding may elect the core Master of
Public Administration program. Students who prefer a more focused
approach can select from specializations in Non-Profit
Management, Public Policy, Criminal Justice and Information
Technology. In addition, students have the opportunity, with
approval, of creating their own focus of study. Students in this
program will have an opportunity to develop a solid foundation in
management in the public and non-profit sectors.
South University lets you tailor your MPA program by selecting
one of these concentrations:
- Criminial Justice
- Information Technology
- Nonprofit
- Public Policy
Upon completion of Master of Public Administration, each
student should be able to:
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of the political, social,
institutional, and organizational setting in which practitioners
in public administration function.
- Demonstrate thorough understanding of non-profit and
government accounting requirements and ability to develop a
comprehensive operating budget with multiple funding streams and
varied contract periods and terms.
- Develop research design using scientific investigation and
systematic inquiry in areas of public administration or public
policy development or implementation.
- Gain comprehensive understanding of all aspects of strategic
human resource management.
- Demonstrate ability to conduct administrative, financial, and
programmatic evaluations of programs.
Degree program helps prepares you for the following jobs:
This degree program can help prepare you to be a project/program
manager, administrative services specialist, departmental
manager, analyst, economic development specialist, and eventually
(with applicable experience) executive director, economic
development director, city manager, chief administrative officer
or county manager.
Master of Science in Leadership
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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.
