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Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 48 Credits
College of Business
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at South University, Austin is designed to prepare students to develop into ethical leaders who know how to solve real-world problems and drive innovation. The MBA students will study different leadership practices, global business challenges, and various case studies to hone their skills. Upon completing the MBA program, graduates can utilize their skills in economics, behavioral sciences, decision-making, and strategy.
Why Choose Our Program?
• Learning That Fits Your Life: Online classes let you balance your life and education.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months1: Graduate in as little as 15 months with full-time enrollment.
• Affordable Tuition: Tuition costs under $20,0002, with 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
Learn how to become a business leader who knows how to make ethically backed and data-driven decisions. Develop your skills in cognitive behavior, economics, and learn to drive innovation as you study in the MBA program. Utilize case studies to build your ethical skillset in economics, decision-making, and more as part of the MBA program. With online class options and tuition under $20,000, the MBA degree provides you with the opportunity to refine your leadership skills and lead with confidence.
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.
4The MBA hybrid program has an in-person component that may not be flexible.
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, Austin, the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Master of Business 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.
Course Requirements
All campuses, except Online Programs, will offer a hybrid 10-week quarter program.
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.
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.
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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Campuses offer flexible learning formats* including: on-campus, virtual instructions, and online courses.
*Clinical, practicum, and externship requirements exist in certain programs and require field experiences. Learning formats may not be flexible.
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