College of Business in Columbia, South Carolina
Choose South University's Business Administration degree programs. Whether you are good with numbers, people, computers, or just business concepts in general, a business administration degree can help you get in the door at many businesses and organizations. South University's business administration courses and IT degrees can prepare you for exciting careers in today's competitive workforce. The College of Business offers master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs in a wide range of areas.
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Associate Degree Programs
Business Administration
The Associate of Science (AS) in Business Administration degree program is designed to offer you broad exposure to the responsibilities and requirements of managing a business. You can gain an understanding of management concepts that can maximize opportunities for promotion in a management career. The goal of the program is to provide a practical working background that prepares you to obtain an entry-level business position. This program also provides a strong academic foundation for transfer into the Bachelor of Business Administration program.
Information Technology Program
The Associate of Science (AS) in Information Technology degree program can prepare you with entry-level knowledge and skills needed to understand the theoretical and applied uses of information technology in various business applications.The program provides a strong academic foundation for transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree program.
Bachelor Degree Programs
Business Administration Program
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the functions of a goods-producing or service-rendering business in almost any industry, as well as the education, healthcare, government, and manufacturing sectors. As a student in this program, you will explore the principles of accounting, finance, management, economics, and consumer behavior. Projects, case studies, and other active learning tactics can provide you with the practical skills needed to successfully transition into the workplace.
Healthcare Management Degree
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Management degree program provides a strong foundation in both general education and business, with a special concentration in healthcare management. The program is founded with the premise that successful healthcare managers need to have superb business skills. Therefore, the curriculum is heavily weighted in business courses during the first two years and then special courses in healthcare management in the second two years. South University strives to present academic programs that emphasize the industry familiarity, personal traits and business acumen required for a successful entry into the field of healthcare management.
Information Technology Degree
The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Information Technology degree program focuses on preparing you with the knowledge and skills needed to understand the theoretical and applied uses of information technology in various business applications.Students study system analysis, design, and develop code using appropriate programming methodology. Case studies and hands-on projects help students gain the communication skills, critical thinking and technical competencies required in the workplace.
Master Degree Programs
MBA
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program at South University’s Columbia campus is designed to help you build upon your 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.
Healthcare Administration Degree
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Administration degree program can prepare you for a leadership role in the healthcare delivery system. The program is founded with the philosophy that healthcare leaders require strong business competencies and management skills to be successful. The curriculum is designed to prepare you with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision making, followed by a specialization in healthcare administration. The business foundation is achieved through a foundation and core that is common to all students in the MBA program regardless of their specialization.