QUOTE: I’m looking into LSUS online MBA program. I’m also looking into Louisiana Lafayette’s program

I am a transfer student from the ULL MBA program, and I’m glad I switched. The ULL program is a good program, but the online accelerated edition is fairly new, maybe 3 years, and they are still working out the kinks. Cost-wise it is comparable to LSUS but will more than likely take longer to complete. When I was attending ULL, the required completed hours were anywhere from 33 to 39 (that may have since changed), not including foundation classes. Foundation classes at ULL are mandatory for all non-business undergrads. I do not have a business undergrad and entered the LSUS MBA lacking two of the foundation classes. But since they are not mandatory at LSUS, I did not take them and I had no issues passing the core class.

I found the workload at ULL to be a tad overwhelming. The material itself was not difficult, but the amount of work assigned in a 7 wk. period was massive. I think ULL wants their program to be challenging which ultimately translates to a heavy workload – most classes were no less than 20 hrs a week of work, with the average being 25-30 hrs. Another negative is that ULL does not offer any course flexibility. There are no electives to choose from at ULL - you basically take the courses on the program sheet, in their respective order, with little deviation and no choices.

Another thing to consider is that ULL only has 1 summer session – LSUS has 2. ULL also uses Examity as their proctoring service, which is not included in the cost of tuition. If I remember correctly, tests are an additional $15-20 per hour and $7.50 for each additional half-hour... average test is 1 ½ hrs.

SIDENOTE: I completed 5 classes at ULL before switching, but LSUS only accepted 2 – they will only accept 6 transfer hours from another school and do not accept foundation classes, which means that I will have to repeat 1 class because my credits exceeded the 6 hrs. and the foundation rule, but I believe the switch was worth it.…something to consider if you decide to start somewhere else then transfer.

Hope this helps! Best of luck!

This post was edited on 12/31/19 at 11:48 am