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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
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
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
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
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.
12-Month MBA
Meet the 12-Month MBA program from South University. The world of business is changing, and it's time for a new kind of graduate business degree. At South University, we're changing the rules. Now you don't need to have a business undergraduate degree in order to pursue a business driven future. Now you can pursue your MBA if you have a bachelor's degree - any bachelor's degree - and finish your studies in as little as one year.
The 12-Month MBA is a fast-track program designed to bridge the gap between business and non-business careers. Since everyone needs time behind the wheel to get up to speed, you'll start the 12-Month MBA with an entry, or gateway, course that will introduce you to the core concepts - and spend the next eleven months mastering the principles and strategies of today's evolving business world. You'll work with experienced College of Business faculty plus some of the region's dynamic business leaders.
MBA in Healthcare Administration
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.
12-Month MBA in Healthcare Administration
The Accelerated Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Administration degree program is designed to prepare students for a leadership role within the healthcare industry. This is an intensive program presented from a management perspective and designed to be completed in one year. Weekend classes held 24 Saturdays per year are supplemented with Internet-mediated coursework and synchronous meetings via conference calls and web-based meetings. This accelerated healthcare administration degree program is founded on the philosophy that healthcare leaders require strong business competencies and management skills to be successful. The curriculum is designed to prepare students with a sound foundation in business analysis and decision-making, in addition to a specialization in healthcare administration.