The program has been structured to develop the managerial and analytical skills that have become essential to effective decision making and problem solving in complex and rapidly changing environments. At the same time, the curriculum is sufficiently flexible to permit students to elect specialized course work that furthers individual career goals and enhances specific areas of professional interest. The program emphasizes practical applications, while recognizing that a foundation of solid theoretical knowledge is necessary for lifelong learning and growth. The primary mission of the Ph.D. program is to prepare graduates for successful careers in university teaching and research or for positions in government or industry that require similar analytical and research skills. The M.B.A. program consists of 54 semester hours of course work.
Students enter the program only in the fall semester .
It is assumed that entering students will have knowledge of financial accounting and mathematics through differential and integral calculus. Those who are deficient in these areas may take the appropriate foundation courses at LSU prior to entering the program. Students who have already received academic credit in business administration course work from accredited colleges may be exempt from up to six semester hours of work. The Executive M.B.A. program follows a specially designed 22-month schedule, with a new class beginning in August and ending in May of the second year of study. Admission to the M.B.A. program is selective.