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re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:44 am to baroqen
Posted on 12/11/18 at 6:44 am to baroqen
Based on what I've read here, there are no great options for MKT 701. For that reason, I saved it for the last class of the program. I figured that I'd have sufficient motivation to get through whatever is thrown at me at that point! I'm taking it with A. Darrat. Does anyone recall the name of the former textbook for this course? I wonder if getting a jump start on reading would help...
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:16 am to sernt18
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What do you think about taking Finance 701 with Vines ? Is there a better choice over him ?
Vines is the best instructor for FIN 701. Definitely take the course with him.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 7:29 am to baroqen
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James also teaches MKT, but the feedback from her class appears to be even worse than the Darrats'.
I took it with James. To say the workload is intense is an understatement. Weekly reading, weekly exam. Most weeks there will be a “discussion forum post” which is really a full blown research term paper in disguise. Then there is “The Project,” a two part monster of an assignment that spans Weeks 4-7. Weeks 4-7 are a test of will to see how much you really want that MBA, since you will be doing reading, tests, research, and writing 2-3 papers simultaneously. Putting in 30+ hours a week during that time period for that course alone is not uncommon during that period.
With that said, much like Meeks, James is up there with the best instructors in the program. The content is useful and can be genuinely applied to modern business. James is super interactive and seems to genuinely care about her students’ success. Just be prepared to put in work well above what is expected in other courses (outside of Meeks, anyhow).
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:22 am to GeauxUF
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With that said, much like Meeks, James is up there with the best instructors in the program. The content is useful and can be genuinely applied to modern business. James is super interactive and seems to genuinely care about her students’ success. Just be prepared to put in work well above what is expected in other courses (outside of Meeks, anyhow).
Dr. James' MKT701 course was one of the better courses in terms of actual useful content. Not only that, but she is engaged in the course and was amazingly responsive.
The project "monster" is the only downside with this course. Otherwise it's really not a hard course at all. Even the project isn't particularly difficult. It's just immense.
I think I learned more applicable material from MKT701 than almost any other course except perhaps MADM751 (entrepreneurship). This was one of the best courses in the program in terms of real world useful material, but you'll probably hate it for a few weeks when in the midst of the project!
Posted on 12/11/18 at 8:38 am to mtntreks
SATNIGHTS
With these available:
Acct 701 - Unkown Teacher
ISDS 702 - Ahmet
Madm 760 - Meeks
I would go with Meeks or maybe Ahmet. I havent heard much about him though.
The last week you will need to devote time to writing the final paper but you can get started on that the week before so the load wont be as bad when you are out of town.
With these available:
Acct 701 - Unkown Teacher
ISDS 702 - Ahmet
Madm 760 - Meeks
I would go with Meeks or maybe Ahmet. I havent heard much about him though.
The last week you will need to devote time to writing the final paper but you can get started on that the week before so the load wont be as bad when you are out of town.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 11:10 am to Cottonseed
Thanks All. I am going to go with ISDS 702. Swapped it out last night.
As for James.... I learned a great deal however I worked my butt off in that class. At a minimum 10-15 hours a week.
As for James.... I learned a great deal however I worked my butt off in that class. At a minimum 10-15 hours a week.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 12:18 pm to SkipDigs
Who did you take for:
Fin 701
Fin 710
Fin 720
Do you still have the toolkit available for excel? I dropped Fin 720 last semester.
Fin 701
Fin 710
Fin 720
Do you still have the toolkit available for excel? I dropped Fin 720 last semester.
Posted on 12/11/18 at 1:53 pm to Bon81
Need help in understanding workload of courses
I have six courses left to complete my MBA and I am planning as below
Spring AP1
ISDS 702 - koksal
ISDS 705 - Lin
FIN 710 - Hseih
Spring AP2
FIN 720 - Hseih
MADM 701 - Felice Williams
Sum AP1
MKT 701
I am concerned about spring ap1 as I am taking 3 courses. I can move ISDS705 to sum AP1 but not sure if I will have time in summer..
I have six courses left to complete my MBA and I am planning as below
Spring AP1
ISDS 702 - koksal
ISDS 705 - Lin
FIN 710 - Hseih
Spring AP2
FIN 720 - Hseih
MADM 701 - Felice Williams
Sum AP1
MKT 701
I am concerned about spring ap1 as I am taking 3 courses. I can move ISDS705 to sum AP1 but not sure if I will have time in summer..
Posted on 12/11/18 at 3:13 pm to socal77
Hi,
Can I take ACCT 701 and FIN 701 for AP1. ? what about the workload. ? I don't have any Accounting or Finance background. I appreciate your help.!
Can I take ACCT 701 and FIN 701 for AP1. ? what about the workload. ? I don't have any Accounting or Finance background. I appreciate your help.!
Posted on 12/11/18 at 4:48 pm to vasukv
Hello.. I took same courses in fall AP1, workload is moderate..
I had Prof Vines and Prof Ambrosio... both were excellent
I had Prof Vines and Prof Ambrosio... both were excellent
Posted on 12/12/18 at 12:07 pm to vasukv
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Can I take ACCT 701 and FIN 701 for AP1. ? what about the workload. ? I don't have any Accounting or Finance background. I appreciate your help.!
These are very compatible classes for doubling-up even if you do not have a financial or accounting background. The strategy for this is basically time management for studying. Both are VERY basic and not really graduate level as far as difficulty.
Your primary challenge with Vines for FIN is getting into his summary document and figuring out what the heck he is talking about without a text book. Attend all of his zoom sessions, research the topics on Investopedia, work through the problems, and make sure you have a document with all the relevant info prepared for the test so you do not run out of time. But, it is basic finance and nothing too complicated once you figure Vines out. He is in his own world and you just gotta learn his language and track with his logic. Knowing this going in will help you learn by example rather than by understanding at first. Then, you get to the understanding by practicing the problems. You will have an aha moment and everything will be great kinda like running a race and getting your second wind. Tedious at first and then so easy.
Take Ambrosio for Accounting and you will need to spend the time to learn basic accounting principles such a financial statements, debit and credits, balance sheet elements, the financial equation, ratios, and inventory calculation methods such as LIFO and FIFO. It is basically a Sophomore level business accounting class. The final exam is probably the hardest part but you even get a practice test for that. If you have worked in business, or can read a financial statement, half of the class contains things you should already know anyway. If you are completely new to the financial aspects of business, it is still doable. Just put in the time and you will do fine, especially with all of the extra credit points.
Both classes cover some of the same topics, so they work well together.
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 12:19 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 12:33 pm to BusinessKnight
What’s the workload for the last week of 705 with Shaughnessy?
Posted on 12/12/18 at 1:33 pm to jrduck143
The same as every class week.
2 video quizzes
1 self assessment
1 end-module assessment
2 video quizzes
1 self assessment
1 end-module assessment
Posted on 12/12/18 at 4:02 pm to LSUSmn2018
Did anyone take Huang for ACCT 701 this fall? I'm looking for any information regarding their course structure, test/assignment styles, etc. I know Ambrosio is generally preferred, but any information on Huang is sincerely appreciated!
Posted on 12/12/18 at 6:10 pm to SkipDigs
SkipDigs,
Could you please forward the packet for those also? Email is charheels@aol.com
Thank you!
Could you please forward the packet for those also? Email is charheels@aol.com
Thank you!
Posted on 12/12/18 at 6:47 pm to charheels
Looking for advice.....
Spring semester registered for:
AP1 - ACCT 701 (Ambrosio)
ECON 705 (Shaughnessy)
AP2 - FIN 701 (Choi)
MADM 701 (TBA)
I can move one of the classes to Summer AP1 or I can leave it as is and take Summer AP1 off. What would you do?
Spring semester registered for:
AP1 - ACCT 701 (Ambrosio)
ECON 705 (Shaughnessy)
AP2 - FIN 701 (Choi)
MADM 701 (TBA)
I can move one of the classes to Summer AP1 or I can leave it as is and take Summer AP1 off. What would you do?
This post was edited on 12/12/18 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 12/12/18 at 8:50 pm to GeauxUF
Some really great feedback on James, I can't remember the exact moaning, but it must have been regarding the heavy workload.
So it seems James is very similar to Meeks. Engaged, actually teaches, but makes you work your butt off, possibly unnecessarily so.
So it seems James is very similar to Meeks. Engaged, actually teaches, but makes you work your butt off, possibly unnecessarily so.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 9:47 pm to BusinessKnight
Good - Thank you so much for your detailed reply. Appreciate your time.
Posted on 12/12/18 at 10:15 pm to DieDaily
What is the name of the supplemental textbook used for MKT 701 with M. Darrat?
Posted on 12/13/18 at 2:01 am to LSUSmn2018
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What is the name of the supplemental textbook used for MKT 701 with M. Darrat?
Marketing Management by Kotler and Keller
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