re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews

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I wound up with an A in James. I'm sure many did because the paper grading is lenient. Could I tell you what I learned each module? Probably not. It was just cram sessions on exams because you have to spend an ungodly amount of time on the project.

The course is just pushing through the 7 weeks. I think around 20-25% of people dropped it. I don't think there's a whole lot wrong with the course outside of completely unrealistic timelines on the parts of the project. I thought the directions given for the project were all over the place. I can't remember the exact details but she COMPLETELY changed an aspect of the solar blanket (was our project theme) 1 week into a 2 week Project. I'm sure someone can chime in that'll remember. Didn't impact me because I hadn't even started it yet but I could imagine many had and were probably miffed.

The exams come from the reading. Read the assigned readings and you'll do fine on them. Some weeks do have a fair amount of reading but it was nothing compared to the Amy Wren had us reading in MADM715 the prior session. And James actually REVIEWED the reading material and exams she was presenting and gave credit on more than 1 occasion on exam questions that were heavily answered incorrectly

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I took James for MKT 701 and while it was time consuming, I didn't find it to be difficult. I finished with an A.

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Same. This class was frustrating due to the amount of work, but in the end I made a very high A.

The material is easy enough. It's her project and timelines that are a bit out there.

They are two different Darrats. The one who teaches ISDS 710 is Mohamad Darrat, the one teaching MKT 701 is Aadel Darrat.

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I took James for MKT 701 and while it was time consuming, I didn't find it to be difficult. I finished with an A.

Anyone here currently taking FIN 710 or MKT 710?

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I'm in FIN 710. One of the keys for me is to make excel sheets so I can be efficient on the math side and allow for more time on the conceptual side during the exams.

I ended up dropping 702. Started a new job and need full attention on the new position. I stuck it out for 3 weeks however I could see that I was not going to be able to dedicate the time needed.

I've done really well on both of the exams in FIN 710 so far, 100 and 97. The practice tests are a good representation of the exams.

Regarding the honor society invitations, I'm inclined to skip them. Beyond undergrad they just seem like pointless resume fluff. If you're going to join one, I'd say stick with those recognized by the university for some legitimacy. The administration recently sent an email with the information below noting 3 recognized by the university: Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS), founded in 1913, is a business honor society that is restricted to students who are earning degrees at AACSB accredited universities. Sigma Iota Epsilon (SIE) is a professional honor society, affiliated with the Academy of Management, that recognizes students for academic achievement in management and administration. Phi Kappa Phi, founded in 1897, is the nation’s oldest multidisciplinary honor society.

The one I received is The National Society of Leadership and Success, Sigma Alpha Pi.

You dropped and got a W? How does that effect everything? Can you resign with a W and it not effect your grades/records or graduating?