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Louisiana State University - Ourso College of Business


4000 Business Education Complex
501 South Quad Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Accreditations

AACSB



MBA Programs

Master of Financial Economics

1-year, full-time program which can be taken on a part-time basis

 Baton Rouge

Credits36
IntakeSpring, Fall
Application Checklist
  • Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter should be from a current or previous professor)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Completed application
  • GMAT/GRE score


One-Year MBA

1-year, full-time program

 Baton Rouge

A 36-credit hour, cohort-based program that begins every June. Each semester has two, eight-week modules with up to three courses offered at a time.

Credits36
IntakeJune
Application fee$50 application fee to the graduate school ($70 for international students)
Admission Requirements
  • Have earned an undergraduate degree in business from an accredited institution


Full-time MBA

2-year, full-time program

 Baton Rouge

SpecializationAnalytics, Energy​, Finance, Global Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Management, Internal Audit, Management Consulting, Sports Business​​, Customized
Credits52
IntakeFall
Application fee$50 for U.S. citizens. $70 for international students.
Admission Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution
  • A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on all undergraduate work completed and graduate attempted is most competitive
  • Previous work experience is desirable but not required for the full-time program; two years preferred
Application Checklist
  • Two letters of recommendation: Preferably from past/current employers or professors
  • Essay Provide a personal statement that includes how an MBA will position you for future career development and personal growth
  • Professional resume
  • Full-time residency required


Professional MBA

Part-time program

 Baton Rouge

The program offers two tracks enabling to complete the program in 22 or 44 months. Classes meet in the Business Education Complex in Baton Rouge.

Credits42
DurationClasses meet two evenings per week:22 months
Classes meet one evening per week: 44 months
IntakeFall
Application fee$50 for U.S. citizens. $70 for international students.
Admission Requirements
  • 3 years of post-baccalaureate, professional work experience
  • GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Application Checklist
  • Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Two letters of reference
  • Resume
  • Essay


Master of Financial Economics

1-year, full-time program which can be taken on a part-time basis

 Baton Rouge

Credits36
IntakeSpring, Fall
Application Checklist
  • Two letters of recommendation (at least one letter should be from a current or previous professor)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Completed application
  • GMAT/GRE score


Executive MBA

Executive MBA program

 Baton Rouge, online

An alternate-weekend MBA program that offers a mixture of face-to-face interaction and online curriculum.

Credits42
IntakeFall
Application fee$50 for U.S. citizens. $70 for international students.
Admission Requirements
  • Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0
  • 8 years of post-baccalaureate, professional work experience
Application Checklist
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Two letters of reference
  • Resume
  • Essay


online MBA

Online program

 online

Credits36
Duration24-27 months. The program can be completed in as little as 18 months
IntakeFall 1, Fall 2, Spring 1, Spring 2, Summer 1, Summer 2
Application fee$50 for U.S. citizens and $70 for all other applicants.
Admission Requirements
  • Minimum of three years of work experience and currently employed
  • A GPA of at least 3.0
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet Explorer
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts of all previous college or university work


JD/MBA

Dual program

 Baton Rouge

A dual degree program offered in partnership with the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.


3/2 Industrial Engineering (IE)/MBA

 Baton Rouge

The 3/2 Industrial Engineering (IE)/MBA program provides high-achieving IE students an option to complete both a Bachelor of Science of Industrial Engineering (BSIE) degree in the College of Engineering and a MBA degree in the Ourso College of Business in five years. Pursuing these degrees independently would take six or more years to complete.

Credits162
Admission Requirements
  • IE students apply for admission to the Flores MBA Program during the second semester of their third year.
Application Checklist
  • To be considered for admission, students must take the GMAT or GRE, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must submit academic transcripts and two letters of recommendation.