South University is a system of for-profit schools owned by Education Management Corporation (EDMC). South University's programs focus primarily on degrees for business and health professions. The school offers degree programs at the doctoral, master’s, bachelor’s, and associate level. The main South University campus is located in Savannah, Georgia and was originally founded as Draughon's Practical Business College in 1899. As of 2013, South University operates 11 campuses and an online program; just over half of all students are enrolled onlin