Business Administration

Atlanta, GA

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Degree Overview

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 48 Credits
College of Business

South University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to develop ethical leaders who are prepared to drive innovation and solve real-world problems, creating value across industries. The MBA coursework focuses on case studies, leadership practices, and global business challenges that help cultivate a foundation of skills in economics, decision-making, behavioral sciences, and strategy. These areas are important for any MBA graduate pursuing a business career and are among some of the topics you’ll have the opportunity to study at the Atlanta campus.

Why Choose Our Program?

• Learning That Fits Your Life: Balance education and personal commitments with online classes.

• Graduate in as little as 15 Months¹: Earn your degree in as little as 15 months when studying full-time.
• Affordable Tuition: The MBA tuition is under $20,000², plus institutional grants³ available to those who qualify to reduce the cost further. (Fees may apply)
• ACBSP-Accredited: The MBA program is accredited through the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs.
• Veteran Supportive: Military grants are available for qualified veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Your Path to Success

Utilize case studies to build your ethical skillset in economics, decision-making, and so much more as you study in the MBA program. The MBA degree provides online classes to better fit your schedule and can be completed in as little as 15 months, all at tuition under $20,000, with additional financial aid available for those who qualify. Learn to lead with confidence as part of South University’s MBA program.

How You’ll Learn: At our campuses, each five-week course features four weeks of online classes and one on-campus Saturday session.⁴

¹Average time to completion is based on successful, continuous, and full-time enrollment.

²Assumes successful progression through the program. Additional charges will apply for retaking any courses. Average time to completion is based on successful, continuous, and full-time enrollment. The Online version of this program may have different costs.

³Please see Financial Aid to understand full eligibility and condition requirements. Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

⁴ The MBA hybrid program has an in-person component that may not be flexible.

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Complete in as few as

15 Months

Average time to completion is based on successful continuous full-time enrollment.

Per Credit Hour

$415

For the Master of Business Administration hybrid program.

Complete in as little as 12 classes

$19,920

No additional fees.

Online & on-campus

Hybrid Program

5-week online courses with 1 Saturday on-campus, in-person class.

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

The following business programs at South University, Atlanta, Master of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs ([ACBSP] 11520 West 119th Street; Overland Park, KS 66213; 913-339-9356; www.acbsp.org).

Admission Requirements

Admissions criteria for the Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Graduate Admissions - Masters level

Prospective students are required to submit the following:

Completion of application for admission
Official transcripts for bachelor or graduate degree within 5 weeks of the class start date (refer to Conditional Acceptance). (All credentials earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a NACES or AICE-member credential evaluation service). Please speak with an admissions representative for more information.

Note: See program notes and specific requirements below for each graduate - masters level degree program

Specific requirements for admission to classified graduate status are:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of application for admission.
A 2.0 overall grade point average or higher on completed requirements for the baccalaureate degree, or an earned graduate degree from an accredited institution.

For additional admissions information please see the admissions section here.

For information regarding Conditional Acceptance, click here.

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Course Requirements

Master of Business Administration: 48 Credits

All campuses, except Online Programs, will offer a hybrid 10-week quarter program.

Foundation: 20 Credits

MBA5001 Organizational Behavior and Communication 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5004 Managerial Economics 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5005 Law and Ethics for Managers 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5008 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA5009 Managerial Environment 4.0 Credit Hours

Core: 12 Credits

MBA6010 Managerial Finance 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA6011 Strategic Marketing 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA6012 Operations and Supply Chain Management 4.0 Credit Hours

Major Curriculum: 12 Credits

LEA5125 Leadership Ethics, Culture, and Politics 4.0 Credit Hours

MBA6710 Entrepreneurial Organizations and Small Businesses 4.0 Credit Hours

PMC6601 Foundations of Project Management 4.0 Credit Hours

Capstone: 4 Credits

MBA6999 Strategic Development and Implementation 4.0 Credit Hours

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Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

Examine ethical and legal decision-making approaches on conflict management, business processes, macro and micro-organizational characteristics in global contexts.
Communicate decision-making strategies to influence individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to propose solutions to global business issues.
Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to propose solutions to global business issues.
Apply leadership/management concepts to real-world case studies and discussions.

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Career Outlook

These are some of the career options* you can explore when you have earned your degree:

General and Operations Managers
Project Managers
Training and Development Managers
Manager Roles, General
Facilities, Sales, Industrial Production, or Administrative Managers

_{*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.}

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Student Attrition

MBA Student Achievement

	Graduating Class
	Class of 2021	Class of 2022
Entering class size	77	77
Withdraw Rate	29.87%	35.06%
Graduation rate	65.20%	62.30%

This represents data as of 05/05/2025

Graduation Rate Calculation: Number of students who completed the program divided by the cohort start size. Graduation rate is 150% of program length.
Withdraw Rate Calculation: Number of students who withdraw from program divided by cohort start size.

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Success Stories

Outstanding Education for Remarkable Careers

We're committed to helping our graduates make impact in their professional and personal lives. We applaud our business and technology alumni and the difference they make.

Tramaine Francis Luster

Classes of '12, '16 and '26

Master of Business Administration- South University, Online Programs

“I chose South University because I was a single parent raising three children while working a full-time job. I needed a school that offered flexibility and allowed me to balance my education with my responsibilities at work and at home.>>”

B. Christian Randolph

Class of '25

Doctor of Business Administration - South University's Online Programs

“I chose the business program of study because I am a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, and business operations specialist with a real estate background. South University offers a variety of programs related to these fields. I was able to merge my strengths to reach my career and educational goals.”

Bridgett Kelly

Classes of '19 and '20

Master of Business Administration-South University, Columbia

“The faculty and staff at South University had a significant impact on my personal and professional growth. They provided guidance, support, and encouragement throughout my journey, which helped me stay motivated during challenging times.>>”

Rose Gordon

Class of '11

Master of Business Administration, South University, Atlanta

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Engaging in class projects and coursework designed around real-life scenarios enabled me to effectively apply my knowledge to my business ventures. It prepared me for my entrepreneurial journey.
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