re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews

Take MADM 760 with McLaughlin if you want the more predictable workload route. Don't expect any interaction, but the class isn't bad overall. No crazy writing projects, current event papers are short and tied to course topics. Bearing in mind that McLaughlin's course is more of a self-study format like the majority of the MBA program, but I think I finally cracked the code for the tests(in week 6 lol). I struggled a little more than usual with two of the tests, but finally figured out a serious key to doing better on them. Unfortunately, I was distracted by the ISDS 710 crap during the middle of the term, and didn't figure it out sooner. I'll update my review and "A" strategy later. ISDS 710 is a marketing class, not a Data Analytics class. This does not appear to be changing, as they really want to recycle the class for two concentrations. The "R" thing wasn't bad, but it actually screwed the marketing people. Sadly, the current version screws the DA people. I would certainly see if you can do some sort of DA related class to transfer in if possible. I also don't recommend MKT 701 with Darrat.

As a PSA to some of the ISDS 705 people, I'll repost my "A" strategy (not the entire review) for Lin's class since a few people have mentioned it lately:

“A” Strategy – Your grade is based on 3 tests. That’s it. You bomb the tests, and you’re out of luck. I did mention this was a one * class right? That’s because it is easily the easiest (and most useless) course in the program. The material is probably appropriate for the high school level, and the tests are even below that. They are mostly focused on vocabulary/definitions with a smattering of trivia. You’re allowed a single 8.5”x11” double sided note sheet, so make use of it. While you are reading, type out everything you think might be a good vocabulary definition or piece of trivia. Don’t copy and paste, type it out as this should help you remember it better. Once you’re done with all of your typing, set the margins to the absolute minimum, single space, and then set the font to the smallest you can read (you can manually type to select a font smaller than 8). Use a small font like Calibri Light or Arial Narrow. You can edit the notes a little more if you need to make it fit the one page front and back. At this point, you should be able to get at least 70% of the questions correct from memory, another 20% will just be definitions that you hopefully wrote down. The last 10% or so will be trivia, along the lines of a name, date, or acronym. Once again, some of the reading is highly technical and will make zero sense. You don’t need to understand it, just try to find the possible vocabulary words.