The mission of the LSUS MBA program is to provide a quality education in a stimulating environment that prepares students to manage effectively in any organizational setting.

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 LSUS 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.

Classes in the College of Business Administration are relatively small; therefore, the learning environment is personalized. The 950 undergraduate and 100 graduate students enrolled in the College of Business learn from highly qualified full-time faculty who hold doctoral degrees; have received awards for their teaching, research, and service; and who have practical business experience.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is an advanced business degree that prepares students for managerial positions. 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.

An MBA degree with a concentration in Healthcare is also available. The MBA/Healthcare concentration requires 36 hours of graduate coursework, of which both electives and an additional 6 hours (2 additional courses) are devoted to healthcare coursework. Healthcare courses include BLAW 730 (Healthcare Law and Ethics), MADM 730 (Introduction to Healthcare Systems) and a variety of courses offered in the Master of Healthcare Administration program.

The primary goal of the LSUS MBA degree program is to prepare individuals for careers in middle and upper management. 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.