phArmAcy AdminiStrAtion SpeciAlizAtion 48 creditS
foundation 16 credits quarter
MBA5001 Organization Behavior and Communication 4 6
MBA5004 Managerial Economics 4 8
MBA5005 Law and Ethics for Managers 4 9 MBA5008 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making 4 11
core 12 credits quarter
MBA6010 Managerial Finance 4 12
MBA6011 Strategic Marketing 4 13
MBA6012 Operations and Supply Chain Management 4 13 pharmacy Administration Specialization 16 credits quarter
PHA5335 Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics 3 6 PHA5333 Drug Information, Literature Evaluation,
Research Design and Methods 3 7
PHA5353 Pharmacy Practice Management 3 7 PHA5354 Health Economics and Outcomes Assessment 3 9
(Choose one course from the two courses listed below)
MHC6303 Quality Performance and Management 4 13
MHC6304 Health Policy 4 13
(An Administrative Rotation will be required as part of the Pharm. D. course credits)
capstone
MBA6999 Strategic Development and Implementation 4 13
course timing
• Pharmacy Administration 13 quarters
• Three prerequisite courses completed before entry to program or via online offering before quarter 6 • Three foundation courses completed as
electives during quarters 6, 8, 9 • One foundation and one core course
completed in quarters 11 and 12 • Three specialization courses completed
during quarters 6, 7, and 8
• Two core, one specialization and capstone course completed in quarter 13
• One rotation must be in Pharmacy Administration
MBA5000 Pre-Req (4NC) MAT2058 Pre-Req (4NC) ECO2072 Pre-Req (4NC)
PHA5333 Drug Information Research Design and Methods as Spec and PHA5353 Pharmacy Practice Management (6) MBA5002 Microeconomics and Decision Making as SOP Elective (4)
MBA5008 Quantitative Analysis and Decision Making Foundation as online class (4) MBA6010 Managerial Finance as online class (4)
MBA5001 Organization Behavior and Communication as SOP Elective (4) and PHA5335 Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics as Spec (3)
MBA5005 Law and Ethics for Managers as SOP Elective (4) and PHA5354 Health Economics and Outcomes Assessment as Spec (3)
MBA6011 Strategic Marketing as Core (4), MBA6012 Operations and Supply Chain Management as Core (4), Choose one MHC6303 Quality Performance and Management or MHC6304 Health Policy as Spec (4) and MBA6999 Strategic Development and Implementation as Capstone (4)
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QuArter reQuired courses
mbA with pharmacy Administration Specialization course calendar
AccreditAtion And
AffiliAtions
South University is accredited as a Level V institution by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS). Level V status allows South University to offer degrees up to and including the doctoral degree (www.sacscoc. org; 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033- 4097; 404-679-4500).
StAte certificAtionS And licenSeS
In addition to accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS) and specific program accreditations, South University holds the following state certifications, licenses, and affiliations.
Alabama
South University, Montgomery, qualifies for exemption from the requirements of licensure by the Department of Postsecondary Education in the State of Alabama pursuant to the Code of Alabama §§ 16-46-3(a)(7), as amended. An exemption pursuant to this section shall not be construed to constitute approval or endorsement by the state of Alabama for any purpose (135 S Union St; Montgomery, AL 36104-4340 or PO Box 302130; Montgomery, AL 36130-2130; 334-293-4500; www.accs.cc/ dpe.aspx).
South University, Montgomery, is approved by the Alabama State Approving Agency for the training of veterans and other eligible persons under the Code of Alabama §§ 31-6-1, et seq.
South University, Montgomery, is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PO Box 303900; Montgomery, AL 36130-3900; 800- 656-5318; www.abn.state.al.us).
Arizona
The State Board for Private Postsecondary Education in the State of Arizona has granted South University a regular degree license license numbers: D1378, D1472 and D1473, (1400 W. Washington, Room 260; Phoenix, AZ 85007).
Arkansas
The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board (114 East Capitol Avenue; Little Rock, AR 72201; 501-371-2000) has granted South University certification of
the following degree programs by distance technology: Associate of Science in Allied Health Science, Associate of Sciences in Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of Science in Health Science, Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Science in Nursing and Master of
Public Administration.
Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution or program. Such certification merely indicates that certain criteria have been met as required under the rules and regulations implementing institutional and program certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301. The Arkansas State Board of Nursing has approved South University to offer the RN to BSN and MSN degrees through distance delivery (1123 S University Ave, Suite 800; University Tower Building; Little Rock, AR 72204; 501-686-2700; www.arsbn.org). The Art Institute of Dallas has met the requirements of Arkansas Code 6-51-601 et.al., and is licensed by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education (501 Woodlane, Suite 312 S; Little Rock, AR 72201; 501-683-8000; www.sbpce.org). florida
South University, Tampa (3284) and South University, West Palm Beach (2987) are licensed under Chapter 1005, Florida Statues, by the Commission for Independent Education of the Florida Department of Education (325 W Gaines St, Suite 1414; Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400; 850-245-3200; www.fldoe.org/cie).
South University, Tampa, and South University, West Palm Beach, are approved for training veterans and other eligible individuals by the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training (11351 Ulmerton Rd, Suite 311-K; Largo, FL 33778- 1630; 850-487-1533; www.floridavets.org).
South University, Tampa, and South University, West Palm Beach, are approved by the Florida Board of Nursing to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-02; Tallahassee, FL 32399-3252; 850-488-0595; www.doh.state. fl.us/mqa/nursing/index.html).
georgia
South University, Savannah, meets the criteria for an exemption from the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission’s (NPEC) regulations as outlined in O.C.G.A. § 20-3-250.3(a)(15).
South University, Savannah, is approved for training veterans and other individuals by the State of Georgia Department of Veterans Services’ Veterans Education and Training Division (Floyd Veterans Memorial Building, Suite E-970; Atlanta, GA 30334-4800; 404- 656-2306 or 404-656-2322).
iowa
South University is a registered university with the Iowa College Student Aid Commission. Registration in Iowa does not infer that the Commission or the State of Iowa endorses the school or approves the quality of school’s educational programs. The Commission’s registration authorizes the school to operate within the State of Iowa for the purpose of postsecondary educational programs to Iowa residents (603 E 12 St, Floor 5; Des Moines, IA 50319; 877-272- 4456; www.iowacollegeaid.gov). kansas
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved South University to operate in the State of Kansas (Private Postsecondary Education Division; 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520; Topeka, Kansas 66612-1368; 785-296-3421; www.kansasregents.org).
louisiana
South University is currently licensed by the Board of Regents of the State of Louisiana. Licenses are renewed by the State Board of Regents every two years. Licensed institutions have met minimal operational standards set forth by the state, but licensure does not constitute accreditation, guarantee the transferability of credit, nor signify that programs are certifiable by any professional agency or organization (PO Box 3677; Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677; 225-342-4253; www. regents.state.la.us).
michigan
South University, Novi, is approved to operate by the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth in accordance with the education sections of the corporate code (Act 327, P.A. 1931, as amended, MCL 450.170- 177). The Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth is part of the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (201 N Washington Square, 2nd Floor; Lansing, MI 48913; 517-335-5858;
www.michigan.gov/dleg).
South University, Novi, is approved for training veterans and other eligible individuals by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (3423 N Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd; Lansing, MI 48906; 517-335-6523; www. michigan.gov/dmva).
minnesota
South University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
north carolina
South University, High Point, the Art Institute of Charlotte, and the Art Institute of Raleigh- Durham has been issued a regular license to offer degree programs through a combination of onsite and online instruction under matters regulated by General Statute 116-15 by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina (PO Box 2688; Chapel Hill, NC 27515-2688; 919-962-4558; www. northcarolina.edu/ aa_planning/licensure/ resources.htm).
ohio
South University, Cleveland, has been authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents to offer various associate, baccalaureate (bachelor), master’s, and doctoral degrees online and at off-campus locations in Cleveland (30 E Broad St, 36th Floor; Columbus, OH 43215-3414; 614-466-6000; www.ohiohighered.org).
South University, Cleveland, meets the provisions of Chapter 3332 of the Ohio Revised Code and the standards, rules, and regulations of the State Board of Career Colleges and Schools (35 E Gay St, Suite 403; Columbus, OH 43215-3138; 614-466-2752; www.scr.ohio.gov).
oklahoma
The Art Institute of Dallas is licensed in accordance with Title 70, Sections 21-101 et. seq., The Private School Licensing Act, as amended, of the Oklahoma Statues, and all applicable regulations by the Oklahoma Board of Private Vocational Schools (3700 N Classen Blvd, Suite 250; Oklahoma City, OK 73118- 2864; 405-528-3370).
South carolina
South University, Columbia, is licensed under the authority of Chapter 38 of Title 59, 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended and S.C. Commission on Higher Education Regulations, Chapter 62, by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (1122 Lady Street, Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201, 803-737-2260; www.che.sc.gov). South University, Columbia, is approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (Veterans Education and Training section) for the training of veterans and other eligible persons.
South University, Columbia, is approved by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, South Carolina Board of Nursing to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PO Box 12367; Columbia, SC 29211; 803-896-4550; www.llronline.com/ POL/Nursing).
texas
South University, Austin, the Art Institute of Dallas, and the Art Institute of Fort Worth are exempted by the Texas Workforce Commission under Texas Education Code, Section 132.002(a)(6). Exemption means that these campuses of South University are not approved or regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission (101 E 15 St; Austin, TX 78778- 0001; 512-463-2222; www.texasworkforce. org).
South University, Austin, the Art Institute of Dallas, and the Art Institute of Fort Worth hold the Certificate of Authorization acknowledging exemption from regulation by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as defined in Chapter 7.3 of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s rules (PO Box 12788; Austin, TX 78711 or 1200 E. Anderson Lane; Austin, TX 78752; 512-427- 6200; www.thecb.state.tx.us).
South University, Austin, the Art Institute of Dallas, and the Art Institute of Fort Worth are approved for training veterans and other individuals by the Texas Veterans Commission (PO Box 12277, Austin, TX 78711-2277; 800- 252-8387; www.tvc.state.tx.us).
utah
South University has met the requirements of Utah Code Ann. §13-34-107.5 to be an exempt institution required under 34 C.F.R. 600.9 to be legally authorized by the State of Utah.
virginia
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 N 14th St; Richmond, VA 23219; 804-225-2600; www.schev.edu).
The State Approving Agency for Veterans Education of the Virginia Department of Veterans’ Services has approved South University, Richmond, and South University, Virginia Beach, for training veterans and other eligible individuals (SAA for Veterans Education and Training; 900 E Main St; Richmond, VA 23219; 804-224-2721; www. dvs.virginia.gov/education_veterans- education.shtml).
South University, Richmond, and South University, Virginia Beach, are approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing to offer the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Perimeter Center; 9960 Maryland Dr, Suite 300; Henrico, VA 23233-1463; 804-367-4515; www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/default.htm). Washington
South University is authorized by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board (HECB) and meets the requirements and minimum educational standards established for degree-granting institutions under the Degree-Granting Institutions Act. The authorization is subject to periodic review and authorizes South University to offer field placements within the following degree programs: Master of Science in Nursing and RN to Master of Science in Nursing. Authorization by the HECB does not carry with it an endorsement by the board of the institution or its programs. Any person desiring information about the requirements of the act or the applicability of those requirements to the institution may contact the HECB at PO Box 43430, Olympia, WA 98504-3430.
West virginia
South University is approved by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (1018 Kanawha Boulevard East, Suite 700; Charleston, WV 25301-2800; www.hepc. wvnet.edu).
Wisconsin
South University is authorized by the Wisconsin Educational Approval Board (30 West Mifflin Street, 9th floor, Madison, WI 53708-8696; http://eab.state.wi.us/default. asp).
Wyoming
South University is licensed by the Wyoming Department of Education (Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor; 230 Capitol Avenue; Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050; 307-777-7673; www.edu. wyoming.gov).
progrAm AccreditAtion
Anesthesiologist Assistant
The Anesthesiologist Assistant program at South University, Savannah, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www. caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee for the Anesthesiologist Assistant (ARC-AA). (1361 Park St; Clearwater, FL 33756; 727-210- 2350).
culinary Arts
The Certificate in the Art of Cooking, the Associate of Science and the Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts programs are accredited by The Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (180 Center Place Way; St. Augustine, FL 32095; 800-624-9458; www.acfchefs.org). interior design
The Interior Design program leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts of Interior Design at The Art Institute of Dallas is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation, www.accredit-id.org, 206 Grandville Avenue, Suite 350, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. In compliance with revised accreditation standards, the following policy is in effect for students enrolled in the interior design programs at The Art Institute of Dallas: the scope of accreditation does not extend to students taking 25% or more of the interior design courses required for graduation and/ or 50% of the general education courses required for graduation through on-line delivery methods and/or non-CIDA accredited programs.
legal/paralegal Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies and the Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies programs at South University in Columbia, SC; Montgomery, AL; Savannah, GA; and West Palm Beach, FL, are approved by the American Bar Association (321 N Clark St; Chicago, IL 60654-7598; 312-988-5617; www.abaparalegals.org).
medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting programs in Savannah, GA; Montgomery, AL; and Columbia, SC, are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; 1361 Park St; Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350. nursing
South University College of Nursing and Public Health was awarded 10 years of system-wide accreditation for its programs by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120; www.aacn.nche.edu; telephone: 202- 887-6791. This system-wide accreditation awarded to South University’s corporate campus in Savannah, GA, became effective April, 2010, and replaced the accreditation of individual programs. Further, the traditional Bachelor of Science in Nursing program offered at the University’s campuses in Columbia, Montgomery, Richmond, Tampa, Virginia Beach, and West Palm Beach, as well as the RN-BSN program and the Master of Science in Nursing programs offered online and at the University’s campuses in Columbia, Montgomery, Richmond, Savannah, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, are approved, where indicated, by their respective state boards of nursing. occupational therapy Assistant The Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant programs in Tampa and West Palm Beach, FL, have been granted Developing Program Status by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association (4720 Montgomery Ln, Suite 200; Bethesda, MD 20814-3449; 301-652-AOTA; www.aota.org).
pharmacy
South University’s Doctor of Pharmacy programs at the Savannah, GA, and Columbia, SC, campuses are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (20 North Clark Street, Suite 2500; Chicago, IL 60602-5109; 312-664-3575; www.acpe-accredit.org).
physical therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant programs at the Montgomery, AL; Savannah, GA; and Tampa and West Palm Beach, FL, campuses are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 N Fairfax St; Alexandria, VA 22314; 703- 706-3245; www.capteonline.org).
The Physical Therapist Assistant program at the Novi, MI, campus is a candidate for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education of the American Physical Therapy Association (1111 N Fairfax St; Alexandria, VA 22314; 703- 706-3245; www.capteonline.org).
physician Assistant
The Physician Assistant Studies programs at South University’s campuses in Savannah, GA, and Tampa, FL, are accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant, Inc (12000 Findley Road, Suite 240; Johns Creek, GA 30097; 770-476-1224; www.arc-pa.org). This accreditation status qualifies graduating students to take the national certifying examination administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). The Physician Assistant program is a member of the Association of Physician Assistants Programs, the national organization representing Physician Assistant education programs.
Student right-to-knoW StAtement
Information on graduation/completion rates for first-time, full-time students is available on South University’s Student Consumer Information page, or you may obtain a printed copy of this information through the Admissions Office. These rates are calculated according to guidelines in the Student-Right- to-Know Act.
generAl AdmiSSionS
Application procedure