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Master of Business Administration
South University’s online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program can provide a strong foundation in economics, decision-making, behavioral sciences, and business strategy. As an online MBA student, you’ll examine diverse business models and study ethical and global perspectives in decision-making. Beyond that, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to influence others using leadership, communication, and management best practices. As your work through the MBA online, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with other like-minded professionals* who want to excel in both their academics and chosen professions.
*South University does not promise or guarantee licensure, employment, or salary amounts.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
The following business programs at South University, Online Programs, 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
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.
Online Classroom
Haven’t experienced online learning before or wondering what it’s like to earn your degree online at South University? While the mode of learning is different from the traditional classroom experience with added convenience and flexibility, we hold the same high standards of academic excellence in the online classroom.
South University’s online programs combine a curriculum designed for student outcomes and a classroom designed for flexibility and engagement. Our online classroom learning platform, Brightspace, provides you with a host of features to enhance your learning experience, including:
- Advanced media content
- Personalized navigation
- Simplified online learning atmosphere
- Access to digital books
- Emailing and instant messaging options
We provide more than just an online classroom, bringing a range of campus experiences and services online. In addition, the online classroom is accessible on the go via mobile devices and with tools like the Pulse App. Pulse helps you stay connected and on track with your course by providing a number of features such as course calendars, readings and assignments, feedback and grades, and announcements.
Read more about online requirements here.
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 |
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| 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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