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re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews
Posted on 4/11/18 at 12:04 am to rosendo
Posted on 4/11/18 at 12:04 am to rosendo
@Becky thanks for the feedback! Unfortunately, with wanting to graduate in a year, having an HR concentration and making sure I got the best teachers I am stuck with Econ with Williams together. I will just have to get my mind right in advance
@utah I feel you. I thought about doing a class at a time then realized I just needed to bite the bullet and make it happen. The way my tuition reimbursement is set up, finishing in a year will actually save me money in the long run
I can't remember who mentioned running on fumes but that is how I feel tonight and I am only 3 classes in. Due to this MADM715 virtual presentation, i will get about 4 hours of sleep tonight before i go back to work for another 12 hour day
I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end.....
@utah I feel you. I thought about doing a class at a time then realized I just needed to bite the bullet and make it happen. The way my tuition reimbursement is set up, finishing in a year will actually save me money in the long run
I can't remember who mentioned running on fumes but that is how I feel tonight and I am only 3 classes in. Due to this MADM715 virtual presentation, i will get about 4 hours of sleep tonight before i go back to work for another 12 hour day
I just keep telling myself it will be worth it in the end.....
Posted on 4/11/18 at 9:22 am to eh
Perhaps tell the powers that be that students in that class are experiencing an unfair disadvantage.
I have 3 classes left and am currently in ECON with Shaughessy, which I enjoy. I am doing well thanks to a few correct guesses on questions, but mainly because of the recorded lectures, the zoom sessions and the fact that I use regression all the time at work. It is overall a great class for me and it has strengthened my confidence on my data analysis abilities. But you have to keep your foot on the gas and take time to understand the concepts since things build upon one another. We do not have formula memorization and must use excel.
That said, after reading the PSA about the other ECON class, it seems to me those students are at a disadvantage due to, in most simple terms, formula memorization and proctored exams without access to excel. I have utterly no idea how one could do well in ECON with no excel access. Unless the other class has different material. In my class we have to solve problems requiring excel for regression, table calculations and graphing other data. As for formula memorization, wow, that would add an entirely new element to the class and, in my opinion, would take away from using time more effectively in actually understanding what the data/formulas tell us.
In my time in this program, some instructors/profs have indicated that they are not able to review past tests, start things early, etc... out of fairness to other students. It seems to me that in the case of the ECON classes, one class creates an unfair disadvantage compared the other. Sure some professors teach differently and some being more difficult than others is the norm for any educating institution, but from what I read here, it feels the differences are so great that there is a measurable disadvantage, which can be evidenced in part by the drop rate. Graduate level classes should not be a cake-walk by any means, but is such a disparity of rigor in the same class with different profs typical? Maybe I shouldn't use the word rigor because my ECON class is indeed challenging and not easy, but adding formula memorization and no excel on a proctored exam is a game-changer and adds significantly more stress in an already very challenging format.
I have 3 classes left and am currently in ECON with Shaughessy, which I enjoy. I am doing well thanks to a few correct guesses on questions, but mainly because of the recorded lectures, the zoom sessions and the fact that I use regression all the time at work. It is overall a great class for me and it has strengthened my confidence on my data analysis abilities. But you have to keep your foot on the gas and take time to understand the concepts since things build upon one another. We do not have formula memorization and must use excel.
That said, after reading the PSA about the other ECON class, it seems to me those students are at a disadvantage due to, in most simple terms, formula memorization and proctored exams without access to excel. I have utterly no idea how one could do well in ECON with no excel access. Unless the other class has different material. In my class we have to solve problems requiring excel for regression, table calculations and graphing other data. As for formula memorization, wow, that would add an entirely new element to the class and, in my opinion, would take away from using time more effectively in actually understanding what the data/formulas tell us.
In my time in this program, some instructors/profs have indicated that they are not able to review past tests, start things early, etc... out of fairness to other students. It seems to me that in the case of the ECON classes, one class creates an unfair disadvantage compared the other. Sure some professors teach differently and some being more difficult than others is the norm for any educating institution, but from what I read here, it feels the differences are so great that there is a measurable disadvantage, which can be evidenced in part by the drop rate. Graduate level classes should not be a cake-walk by any means, but is such a disparity of rigor in the same class with different profs typical? Maybe I shouldn't use the word rigor because my ECON class is indeed challenging and not easy, but adding formula memorization and no excel on a proctored exam is a game-changer and adds significantly more stress in an already very challenging format.
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Posted on 4/11/18 at 2:32 pm to DC213
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Posted on 4/11/18 at 6:28 pm to WDE251
@WDE251 good luck on your presentation... I had anxiety attack this morning when I realized that I couldn't add voice in Google slides. Figured out how and now I'm about to try and finish it all up. Going to be a LONG night!
Hoping for quiet time to record voice and the neighbor's started the chainsaw.
On a brighter note, I have another interview tomorrow for my pending career change to Human Resources. :)
Hoping for quiet time to record voice and the neighbor's started the chainsaw.
On a brighter note, I have another interview tomorrow for my pending career change to Human Resources. :)
Posted on 4/11/18 at 7:10 pm to UtahBayouBelle
I think my MADM715 presentation is just about done. I ended up taking the day off work and spending a good twelve hours on it today. I easily have 40+ hours into this thing.
I learned a lot of useful information in the research project, but I could do without the stress. I'm really worried about her silly checklist of things hoping I don't lose points on stupid stuff.
I learned a lot of useful information in the research project, but I could do without the stress. I'm really worried about her silly checklist of things hoping I don't lose points on stupid stuff.
Posted on 4/11/18 at 11:53 pm to mtntreks
@mtntreks... I'm certain I'm going to loose some points. I took this morning off of work and left things half arse to get out of work this afternoon. I'm scared!
Slides done... now to just do the voice and pray I can upload it nicely, considering I've done it all in Google Slides. Even more SCARED!
It's 11pm here... I'm beat!
Slides done... now to just do the voice and pray I can upload it nicely, considering I've done it all in Google Slides. Even more SCARED!
It's 11pm here... I'm beat!
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:18 am to UtahBayouBelle
i hope she doesn’t grade hard on these powerpoints.
Posted on 4/12/18 at 3:03 am to rdw2016
Right... I just realized that I think I screwed up on the format/structure.
Oh well... here's to acing the last 3 tests.
Now I get to have 4 hrs sleep before my interview in the morning.
SOOOOO glad that I have my Community Coffee shipped in. lmao!
Oh well... here's to acing the last 3 tests.
Now I get to have 4 hrs sleep before my interview in the morning.
SOOOOO glad that I have my Community Coffee shipped in. lmao!
Posted on 4/12/18 at 11:44 am to UtahBayouBelle
Ruh roh... Is Moodle down for anyone else? Mine is down.
Thank the Lord that I turned in my 715 Presentation that is due by 4:30 today.
Edit: It’s back up. Everybody can go back to work.
Thank the Lord that I turned in my 715 Presentation that is due by 4:30 today.
Edit: It’s back up. Everybody can go back to work.
This post was edited on 4/12/18 at 12:33 pm
Posted on 4/12/18 at 12:43 pm to Jasons_MBA_Acct
Hi guys, last month I was contacted and asked if I'd be willing to be interviewed about my LSUS MBA experience.
I'm a huge fan and now proud Alum of our school so was happy to do it. A couple days ago the article went live on LSUS's site.
Here's a LINK to it.
https://online.lsus.edu/articles/business/lon-mapes-adds-online-mba.aspx
I'm a huge fan and now proud Alum of our school so was happy to do it. A couple days ago the article went live on LSUS's site.
Here's a LINK to it.
https://online.lsus.edu/articles/business/lon-mapes-adds-online-mba.aspx
Posted on 4/12/18 at 1:28 pm to socal77
Very cool Socal.
Nice write up and congrats on a great family!
Nice write up and congrats on a great family!
Posted on 4/12/18 at 1:55 pm to Marco22
Great article @socal! Thanks for sharing.
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:04 pm to WDE251
and just submitted the Virtual Presentation. Not feeling confident about it at all. But did my best with the time frame and direction given.
Posted on 4/12/18 at 2:26 pm to WDE251
WDE yeah those 10 minutes go by sneaky fast.
Posted on 4/12/18 at 4:12 pm to Jeaux Cool
Which class are you referring to?
Posted on 4/12/18 at 4:13 pm to Jeaux Cool
Which class are you referring to?
Posted on 4/12/18 at 5:01 pm to socal77
Congratulations socal77. That was a very nice article and shows how motivated that you are. Well done.
Posted on 4/12/18 at 5:03 pm to socal77
[quote]Hi guys, last month I was contacted and asked if I'd be willing to be interviewed about my LSUS MBA experience.
I'm a huge fan and now proud Alum of our school so was happy to do it. A couple days ago the article went live on LSUS's site.
Here's a LINK to it.
LINK ]
Pretty cool Socal! I am finishing this May and was thinking about going to the graduation but decided against it. Reading your article makes me change my mind and attend.
I'm a huge fan and now proud Alum of our school so was happy to do it. A couple days ago the article went live on LSUS's site.
Here's a LINK to it.
LINK ]
Pretty cool Socal! I am finishing this May and was thinking about going to the graduation but decided against it. Reading your article makes me change my mind and attend.
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