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Master of Business Administration
South University Montgomery’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program could help further your knowledge as you pursue new skills and may create new opportunities for elevating your career*. The MBA program could help elevate your skills by teaching you to examine diverse business models and study ethical and global perspectives in long and short-term decision-making. You’ll also have the opportunity to make connections as you participate in your MBA courses with like-minded professionals who want you to succeed in both professional and academic goals. In addition, you’ll work to elevate your leadership, communication, and management skills as you pursue your MBA degree. This program is a hybrid of digital classes and on-campus classes. In person instruction will require students to meet one Saturday per class.**
This program costs $415 per credit hour with no fees.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
**Consists of online coursework and one on campus class which meets on a Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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 on-campus, in-person class, which meets on a Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The following business programs at South University, Montgomery, the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, 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.
Course Requirements
The program is offered in 11-week quarters at the Tampa campus and, starting in Fall 2025, at the Austin campus. All other campuses operate on 10-week quarters. In October 2025 all campuses, except Online Programs, will offer a hybrid 10-week quarter program.
Outcomes
Offered at Atlanta, Austin, Columbia, Montgomery, Online Programs, Richmond, Savannah, Tampa, Virginia Beach, and West Palm Beach.
Note: Not all Online Program offerings are available to residents of all U.S. states. Please contact an admissions representative for further information.
The Master of Business Administration program develops forward-thinking, ethical leaders who are equipped to drive innovation, navigate global challenges, create value in diverse business environments, and excel in today's job market.
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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