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re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:31 am to signa7
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:31 am to signa7
signa7, I read all the chapters and I would suggest that anyone else do the same but just use it to reinforce what's in the guide. imo, Read the guide first. Read the chapters once focusing on what is in the guide and know where to find something if you need to go back to it. Read the guide many more times... highlight... make notes. If you don't understand something, ask in zoom session or on his discussion forum. He will answer.
Like all these classes, once you get that first test out of the way, you'll know exactly what you need to do to prepare for the rest.
Like all these classes, once you get that first test out of the way, you'll know exactly what you need to do to prepare for the rest.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 7:35 am
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Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:21 am to brentb71
I'm all for free textbooks but this ACCT book is a drag! 
Hopefully it gets better after Chapter 1.
Hopefully it gets better after Chapter 1.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 8:23 am
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:49 am to signa7
signa7
For Vines what I did was to make an outline of all the book chapters. I created a word document with the headings and sub-headings for each section of the chapter. Then as I worked through the reading guide and zoom sessions I highlighted the sections on my outline that were in noted in the reading guide & chats. I would then go back and read those book sections and fill in my outline with notes from the book and focused on those areas. I did read every page, but focused on the highlighted areas.
Also I would rewrite the reading guide in my own words.
As all of this is happening, I simultaneously created a separate sheet of possible test questions and answers as if I was giving the exam.
Lastly, I had an excel sheet with formulas on it. Also I did use the tool kits included with the book. They had excel sheets with formulas and I was able to tweak the sheets to work the more difficult problems for me such as Black-Scholes. By using excel, not only can it calculate the formula quicker, but as you input the formula (or tweak the toolkit) you learn how to work it manually.
For Vines what I did was to make an outline of all the book chapters. I created a word document with the headings and sub-headings for each section of the chapter. Then as I worked through the reading guide and zoom sessions I highlighted the sections on my outline that were in noted in the reading guide & chats. I would then go back and read those book sections and fill in my outline with notes from the book and focused on those areas. I did read every page, but focused on the highlighted areas.
Also I would rewrite the reading guide in my own words.
As all of this is happening, I simultaneously created a separate sheet of possible test questions and answers as if I was giving the exam.
Lastly, I had an excel sheet with formulas on it. Also I did use the tool kits included with the book. They had excel sheets with formulas and I was able to tweak the sheets to work the more difficult problems for me such as Black-Scholes. By using excel, not only can it calculate the formula quicker, but as you input the formula (or tweak the toolkit) you learn how to work it manually.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 8:51 am
Posted on 8/23/17 at 8:49 am to brentb71
brentb71- I feel your pain. Been trying to read Chapter 1 during some downtime at work this week and its like pulling teeth.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 12:55 pm to young moonlight
The Accounting book has a lot of terms and definitions. I forgot the first two chapters when I read chapter 6. The first 3 chapters are very dry. Hopefully there will be more calculation, which will make it easier.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 12:56 pm
Posted on 8/23/17 at 1:34 pm to hannat
I got some info from Dr. Meeks that LSUS is going to a new policy where professors must choose free open-source textbooks for classes going forward.
While this sounds good, I get a little concerned that the quality of the textbooks utilized may suffer. I am the first one to complain about the high cost of textbooks. When a book gets over $100 it gets crazy. At the same time, I think Dr. Meeks is concerned because this would effect his ability to require certain management books (not actual textbooks) for his classes. I just had a book called Play to Win that was required and only cost $22 on Amazon. I think it was worth it.
If they mandate that all textbooks must be free, it can effect the quality of our education.
While this sounds good, I get a little concerned that the quality of the textbooks utilized may suffer. I am the first one to complain about the high cost of textbooks. When a book gets over $100 it gets crazy. At the same time, I think Dr. Meeks is concerned because this would effect his ability to require certain management books (not actual textbooks) for his classes. I just had a book called Play to Win that was required and only cost $22 on Amazon. I think it was worth it.
If they mandate that all textbooks must be free, it can effect the quality of our education.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 8/23/17 at 2:27 pm to socal77
LSUS is sure active as of late with altering this program. Wonder what's their endgame and the timing of these changes?
Perhaps the program is getting too large for its britches?
Perhaps the program is getting too large for its britches?
Posted on 8/23/17 at 3:22 pm to Paul Allen
Thanks for all the info on Vines 701!
Posted on 8/23/17 at 3:48 pm to Paul Allen
Agreed Paul Allen. The recent textbook and pre-req changes worry me. As long as they stay AACSB
accredited...
For what its worth I had a chance to speak to LSU's partnerships executive director for LSUA and LSUS and she said the LSUS online program is almost identical to the brick and mortar LSU program at the home campus. And that was before all the proctoring changes. So that's encouraging...
accredited...
For what its worth I had a chance to speak to LSU's partnerships executive director for LSUA and LSUS and she said the LSUS online program is almost identical to the brick and mortar LSU program at the home campus. And that was before all the proctoring changes. So that's encouraging...
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 3:54 pm
Posted on 8/23/17 at 3:52 pm to Winchester12
Winchester & Paul, I agree. These changes give the feeling that they're trying to water it down a little. Let's hope they keep that accreditation.
I want our degrees to be respected.
I want our degrees to be respected.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 6:11 pm
Posted on 8/23/17 at 4:32 pm to socal77
Well said. I agree.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:04 pm to Paul Allen
Did anyone else get an invitation to join the The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement? Is it worth joining this honor society and can stoles be worn at graduation?
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:18 pm to MBAStudent
I did. I suggest googling it. It's a for profit organization. I guess it might look good on a resume but LSUS doesn't acknowledge it at graduation.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 7:20 pm
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:25 pm to Paul Allen
quote:
Wonder what's their endgame and the timing of these changes?
I'd be curious to know if LSUS is using the open source textbooks as a selling point to new and potential students. More students = more money, and that's probably their endgame.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:34 pm to brentb71
That's plausible, but at the same time the concern needs to be that of diluting the program. As others have mentioned, the AACSB accreditation has to remain for the program to be formidable and viable.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 7:45 pm to Paul Allen
I hope so Paul... for all our sake. I assume keeping accreditation is still primary objective. I don't think any of us would've enrolled if they weren't.
Posted on 8/23/17 at 9:17 pm to brentb71
Yep
Posted on 8/23/17 at 10:39 pm to Paul Allen
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at the same time the concern needs to be that of diluting the program
I think is much farther down the priority list. Some of the classes are very big. I think some of the professors need to be redirected to make their classes more interactive and less dependent on stupid publisher websites. I think the dependence on poor online electronic content from publishers is where people probably feel they are getting taken regarding book cost. I don't think general textbook cost should be cut as a policy.
This post was edited on 8/23/17 at 10:52 pm
Posted on 8/24/17 at 7:25 am to brentb71
I know I would have not enrolled. If the program was not AACSB accredited I would now have even known that LSUS had a MBA program. Verbatim this was my google search when I decided to pursue my MBA, "Most affordable AACSB online MBA program"..... I would be willing to put it all on black that this is the same for 95% of the current enrolled students. I hope they realize that and if they decide not to maintain their accreditation it will be as if someone stole our milk money at school!
Posted on 8/24/17 at 8:52 am to GSMBA16
I couldn't agree more GSMBA16. I did the exact same google search. Although this is more of a personal goal of mine, I'd rather get my education from a school with the highest accreditation possible. Losing accreditation would have serious consequences for the program. Hoping the board is mindful of the changes they institute.
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