The MBA degree is a professional graduate degree that provides a comprehensive education in the primary academic disciplines of business administration. Specific emphasis is given to course offerings that permit the development of skills needed for effective decision making in today's business environment. The LSU Shreveport MBA Program is designed to meet the professional education needs of business and non-business undergraduate degree holders. Courses are offered in the evenings or online to permit students who work full-time to complete the MBA degree program in two academic years.
The College of Business Administration at LSUS offers its students and the community quality educational, research, and service programs that advance the economic, social, and technological well-being of the northwest Louisiana region. The primary emphasis of the College is effective teaching. Therefore, the curriculum focuses on the development of the academic skills, knowledge, and understanding that students need to become competitive in today's global business environment.
The MBA degree is an advanced business degree that prepares students for managerial positions. The course of study is structured to enable individuals to better understand the complexities of, and the interrelationships among, the many facets of a business enterprise. In their 30 hours of graduate coursework, MBA students at LSUS acquire the knowledge and skills that enable them to work effectively in business and professional organizations and develop an advanced understanding of business that provides a foundation for future career advancement.
Dr. Bill Bigler is Director of the MBA Program and manages the Regular MBA and the Executive Track students. Darlene D. Player, dplayer@lsus.edu is the administrative assistant and may be reached at (318)797-5052.
