History
South University’s history began in Savannah, Georgia in 1899 with the establishment of Draughon’s Practical Business College. Founded by Dr. John Draughon, the institution focused on teaching the fundamentals needed by successful businesses including accounting, banking, shorthand, bookkeeping and typewriting.
Education
South University’s approach to higher education and the resulting flexible academic experiences provide students with the intellectual insight and sensible approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment. South University has a goal to provide a comprehensive education that instills within its students a philosophy that values not only learning and professionalism, but also contribution and commitment to the advancement of community.
Career
We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse community that works in support of your goals. Our students, staff, faculty, alumni – and the employment community – constitute a rich network that extends well beyond your time at school. As a South University student, you will become a part of this extended family that will help you identify goals while in school and then the means to achieve them. South has evolved from a one-location campus to a multi-campus University system, which currently has 11 locations.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (6)
- B.Sc. Accounting (Online)
- M.Sc. Accounting (Online)
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Leadership
Medicine & Health (4)
Computer Science & IT (2)
Education & Training (1)
- MSN Nurse Educator
Law (1)
- B.Sc. Legal Studies (Online)
Student services
South University’s approach to higher education and the resulting flexible academic experiences provide students with the intellectual insight and sensible approach necessary to create the foundation for personal and professional fulfillment. South University has a goal to provide a comprehensive education that instills within its students a philosophy that values not only learning and professionalism, but also contribution and commitment to the advancement of community.
Sports facilities
The WELL in partnership with Campus Recreation offers fitness opportunities for students, faculty and staff. The WELL Fitness Center is a 12,000 square feet recreation center featuring state of the art fitness equipment, group fitness classes and full-service locker rooms with showers. In addition to a dedicated group fitness room, The WELL Fitness Center offers a multitude of Technogym® cardiovascular equipment, including web-enabled treadmills, stationary bikes and stair steppers.
- South University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.