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Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 48 Credits
College of Business
South University, Virginia Beach Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is designed to prepare the next leaders of the business profession who, while keeping ethically minded, drive innovation and create value. The MBA classes provide the opportunity to hone the skills of strategy, behavioral sciences, economics, and decision-making to demonstrate proficiency in global business challenges, real-world problem solving, case studies, and different leadership practices.
Why Choose Our Program?
• Learning That Fits Your Life: Balance your personal life and your education through online class options.
• Graduate in as little as 15 Months1: Full-time enrolled students are expected to complete the program in as little as 15 months.
• Affordable Tuition: The initial tuition for the MBA program is under $20,0002. Institutional grants3 are 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 real-world case studies and apply topics such as cognitive behavior and economics as part of your studies in the MBA program. The MBA program allows you to pursue becoming a leader in the business field with online classes and tuition under $20,000 with additional financial aid available for those who qualify. South University’s MBA program is designed to elevate your skillset and lead with confidence.
Learn to become an ethical leader who drives innovation.
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.
South University, Richmond, and South University, Virginia Beach, are certified to operate in the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to Title 23, Chapter 21.1, §23-276.4 of the Code of Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (James Monroe Building, 101 North 14th St; Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600; www.schev.edu).
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 fees.
Online & on-campus
Hybrid Program
5-week online courses with 1 Saturday on-campus, in-person class.
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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