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Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:19 am to Paul Allen
I'm curious about that as well. I know I chose LSUS because of the accreditation. Surely the board knows that is a big selling point and won't do anything to jeopardize it.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:23 am to Paul Allen
They are not going to lose their accreditation. They understand its value. LSU main campus isn't going to let an affiliate shine any negativity on their program.
They are simply trying to reduce cost for students. You don't have to have graduated from the program to understand they are targeting students who are looking for a cheap, accredited MBA. They realize that they must keep costs down but still grow the business. They can do this by a) adding more students or b) raising price.
They also know that that students are concerned with overall costs, not just tuition. Therefore, by using free books, they can incrementally charge more tuition fees.
LSUS already does a great job at marketing the program, and classes are continually getting larger.
They are simply trying to reduce cost for students. You don't have to have graduated from the program to understand they are targeting students who are looking for a cheap, accredited MBA. They realize that they must keep costs down but still grow the business. They can do this by a) adding more students or b) raising price.
They also know that that students are concerned with overall costs, not just tuition. Therefore, by using free books, they can incrementally charge more tuition fees.
LSUS already does a great job at marketing the program, and classes are continually getting larger.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 9:51 am to samyn
By any chance could you send me a copy of the FIN 701 textbook? nvm got it...
This post was edited on 8/24/17 at 9:58 am
Posted on 8/24/17 at 11:52 am to Aurebelman
I think it is a poor avenue to target book cost. I would say many MBAs are greatly overpriced; however, this one is very affordable even with book cost. If someone can't afford the cost now I would say they don't need to be trying to do a program. Several of these teachers have depended too highly on a publisher's website for course content and has led to using poor text.
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Posted on 8/24/17 at 2:04 pm to Colonel Flagg
As GSM stated, my goal was a AACSB school that was cheap. I considered Boise State and Temple as they provide the books in all their classes. In the end it was cost, but if it wasn't AACSB I wouldn't have come. Now, to lose the AACSB is hard as it is based on the curriculum and content. The books, not so much. The admission requirements are also scrutinsed, but hard to imagine that there are any easier requirements.
As I mentioned earlier, UL LaFayette's AACSB MBA has no requirements and zero pre-reqs. So it is becoming the norm. Syracuse also waives the GMAT. So this is not unique and now with the ProctorU/Proctorio, that should go long way towards our rep.
As I mentioned earlier, UL LaFayette's AACSB MBA has no requirements and zero pre-reqs. So it is becoming the norm. Syracuse also waives the GMAT. So this is not unique and now with the ProctorU/Proctorio, that should go long way towards our rep.
Posted on 8/24/17 at 3:56 pm to DC213
There is no chance that LSUS would make any change that would make the university lose their AACSB. I'm sure they realize that along with cost the accreditation is their main selling point. I have no worries at all about them losing it.
I do wonder though.... If a student graduates while a university is accredited and after they graduate the university somehow loses the accreditation... Does the degree still hold value to all the students that graduated while it was accredited? Do the diplomas state AACSB on them?
I do wonder though.... If a student graduates while a university is accredited and after they graduate the university somehow loses the accreditation... Does the degree still hold value to all the students that graduated while it was accredited? Do the diplomas state AACSB on them?
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:30 am to rockguy475
I think at that point the value is in the hands of the person reviewing the candidate's credentials. Do HR people check to see if a school is accredited? I have no idea. If so, a google search would reveal that the school is currently not (if it looses accreditation). At that point the resume may end up in the "other" pile. I suppose one would to have to include an addendum indicating that at the time of matriculation, the school was AACSB. With so many applicants, that may still end up in the "other" pile. I would be very upset if the school looses accreditation after I graduate.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 11:17 am to SkipDigs
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Posted on 8/25/17 at 11:44 am to NYSoldier
I have never seen that on a resume.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 11:49 am to SkipDigs
Skipdigs, interesting point. I can tell you that in the government, DOD, VA, an MBA from Phoenix is just as good as an MBA from Harvard or Stanford. It is on the private side, a hedge fund, securities firm, if you have an ACBSB or AIACB or whatever it is, that you don't stand a chance. Hell, up north if you are not from an IVY league school, forget it. But locally, like in Florida where I am it is name recognition. UF, USF, Miami, FSU hold some prestige but your LSUS degree to them it is an LSU degree so they won't degrade you much if at all...
Posted on 8/25/17 at 12:41 pm to DC213
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Posted on 8/25/17 at 7:59 pm to NYSoldier
quote:
Is it standard practice to put on your resume that your MBA was AACSB accredited?
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:48 pm to DC213
Yeah I think that is fairly accurate for Northeast. Nothing against LSUS, but if I was 10-years younger I probably would take some loans and go locally for my MBA (Temple, Villanova, Penn St Brandywine). But where I am at in my career I couldn't justify a $45-70k loan for an MBA. Even the local Jesuit school's MBA is 60k!!!
I did have concerns about the perception of LSUS in my area, but like you I think most people will think LSU. Most people here probably have no idea where LSU is - they just know the state. I also think it may help me stand out if I ever do decide to make a career change. Most people here went to schools in PA, NJ or DE so LSUS may seem kind of exotic to an HR associate who sees the same schools on a daily basis. All of this made sense at the time. I remember my first job after undergrad up in Philly the fact that I went to an SEC school was always a topic of conversation in a good way.
I did have concerns about the perception of LSUS in my area, but like you I think most people will think LSU. Most people here probably have no idea where LSU is - they just know the state. I also think it may help me stand out if I ever do decide to make a career change. Most people here went to schools in PA, NJ or DE so LSUS may seem kind of exotic to an HR associate who sees the same schools on a daily basis. All of this made sense at the time. I remember my first job after undergrad up in Philly the fact that I went to an SEC school was always a topic of conversation in a good way.
Posted on 8/25/17 at 8:59 pm to SkipDigs
I highly doubt AACSB is going away with this school. If that was the case, why did they bother with proctoring? Also, most AACSB accredited programs require Management Info Sys. as part of their curriculum. LSUS just made a change to align with that. Doesn't make sense to make all these changes to mirror other schools just to lose accreditation.
As for the books, I will agree that some books were really valuable (Playing to Win; I still can't find what happened to my copy) and others not so much. Realistically, good information can come from any source like TED talks, HBR, WSJ... fundamental business principles generally don't change. Do new theories and practices come out? Sure, all the time. If the school can find a way to get books free and the material is relevant in improving your leadership toolbox, then it should be looked at as plus. I got most of the books free and I doubt they are any better than the ones the school is going include for free.
As for the books, I will agree that some books were really valuable (Playing to Win; I still can't find what happened to my copy) and others not so much. Realistically, good information can come from any source like TED talks, HBR, WSJ... fundamental business principles generally don't change. Do new theories and practices come out? Sure, all the time. If the school can find a way to get books free and the material is relevant in improving your leadership toolbox, then it should be looked at as plus. I got most of the books free and I doubt they are any better than the ones the school is going include for free.
Posted on 8/26/17 at 8:34 am to wolfpack714
So im taking Acct 701(AP1) and econ 705(AP2), any suggestions on doubling up on any of these classes.
Posted on 8/26/17 at 4:32 pm to wisco414
My first semester I am taking MADM 701 and MADM 751. I've already started reading for Dr. Williams class. Gotta hit the ground running. Best of luck to everyone this semester. & CONGRATS to those of you graduating!!
This post was edited on 8/26/17 at 8:42 pm
Posted on 8/27/17 at 9:34 am to MBA2k19
Hey all. new to this thread. Just applied to LSU - Shreveport yesterday for the online MBA. I live in NJ and have a few questions. I read that out-of-state waivers are available...how do those waivers work and what exactly is "waived" (tuition, fees, etc)? Also, a previous post or two said an email was recently sent out stating the foundation courses are no longer required. who does this apply to? I did not have a business undergrad degree (history and political science), but do have professional work experience and currently pursuing a prestigious professional designation that included coursework on finance and accounting (i have the finance and accounting course certificate if that counts for anything). Looking forward to your replies and getting to know you all. Thanks in advance!
Posted on 8/27/17 at 10:12 am to anthony25
Hey Anthony. As far as I know the tuition and fees are the same regardless of your address. Perhaps what you read was referencing that tuition is not greater for out of state students like some other traditional MBA programs.
The foundation classes are optional to anyone and a requirement to no one. The decision is on the student.
The foundation classes are optional to anyone and a requirement to no one. The decision is on the student.
Posted on 8/27/17 at 12:51 pm to brentb71
Hey brentb, thanks for the reply.
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- I saw this online. Last paragraph on 2nd page briefly discusses out of state tuition waivers that are available on a first come first serve basis. It does not provide any more info.
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- The page outlines core and elective requirements, and also says that those without a business degree must take two additional foundation course. WHere do you see it is optional?
LINK
- I saw this online. Last paragraph on 2nd page briefly discusses out of state tuition waivers that are available on a first come first serve basis. It does not provide any more info.
LINK
- The page outlines core and elective requirements, and also says that those without a business degree must take two additional foundation course. WHere do you see it is optional?
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