Bachelor of Business Administration
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Excited to work in the constantly evolving worlds of business, government, or industry? Our Bachelor of Business Administration can help prepare you to thrive in today’s era of technology and globalization. First, you’ll work to establish a foundation in communication, mathematical reasoning, and the social sciences. Next, you’ll progress to topics like corporate finance, global business, economics, human resource management, and more. You’ll participate in business simulations, examine management practices, compose business correspondence, develop a marketing plan, and evaluate business strategies. You’ll also analyze financial statements, journals, and ledgers as you learn about the accounting cycle. As a graduate, you’ll have worked to develop a strong arsenal of skills that you can apply to help real-world organizations drive impact and growth.
Develop Essential Skills In
- Accounting and finance
- Business research and analytics
- Strategic planning
- Management
- Marketing and communication
- Information technology
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Concentrations in this Program
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Accounting
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Business Analytics
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Health Care Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Human Resources
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Marketing
Bachelor of Business Administration with Concentration in Supply Chain Management
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You May Enjoy This Line of Study If You…
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Are highly professional, organized, and detail oriented
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Learning Outcomes
Through completion of the Bachelor of Business Administration program, students will:- Apply practical knowledge of the functional areas of business.
- Apply current technology in support of business administration.
- Deliver effective written and oral communications.
- Demonstrate use of business policies and strategies for effective decision making.
- Integrate financial and operational data and information to inform decision making.
- Demonstrate collaboration for effective leadership and decision making.
Accreditation
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MASTER OF HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION, MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING, DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
The School of Business and Technology at South College has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Road, Suite 3000 Overland Park, Kansas, 66213, USA. For a list of accredited programs, visit https://iacbe.org/memberpdf/SouthCollege.pdf. The current grant of accreditation is through 2025.
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Yes! South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels, as well as certificates. With over 100 programs and concentrations and campuses on multiple states the state authorizations have been obtained. Visit the link to see the full listing. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the appropriate licensing board to confirm whether a South College program will meet the requirements for professional licensure in that state. South College will assist with this information for fully online programs. For onground/hybrid programs, the institution ensures that the program meets requirements for the state in which the campus is located.
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Since its founding 141 years ago, South College‘s mission has been to serve students who want a hands-on, professional focused education. Today this means offering traditional classroom experiences along with accelerated, hybrid, and online learning options. It means small class sizes, modern labs, and campuses that are convenient to large numbers of students. Most of all, it means experienced instructors who provide real world experiences in their classes and lead in-depth discussions on the concepts taught. South College also offers non-traditional distance-learning programs, allowing students to earn a college degree online providing more flexibility with the same level of quality education and experience from all academic programs offered. This option is great for potential students who are working a full-time job or are not in travel distance to one of the learning sites. Online vs. campus? You decide. Get the student experience you desire in the program that fits your style best on your road to success!
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As an institution of higher education, South College recognizes its responsibility to society and supports both institutional and individual commitments to service. South College encourages its administration, faculty, and staff to invest their knowledge, experience, and expertise in community, professional, and institutional service. South College’s core values of excellence, responsibility, and integrity serve as the foundation for assessing the quality of institutional, school/departmental, and individual performance in achieving this mission. South College is grateful for the service and sacrifice of our military and their families. We are happy to provide the South College Military Grant to support our military – past and present – in the pursuit of their education and skill development. The South College Application Fee is waived for all active-duty military members, veterans, their spouses, and their dependent children who receive this Grant.
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