South University

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.

Excellence in education. Online convenience.

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:

• Long standing tradition
• Accelerated learning
• Career-oriented programs
• Powerful learning environment
• Intimate and interactive classes
• Skilled instructors

Associate of Science in Accounting

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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 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:

• Hospitality Management

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.

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