re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews

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I know Meeks has been debated heavily here, but I don't know how you guys do it. I couldn't type all of that. I'm not an executive but in my version of employment reality nobody is reading all of that.

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Yup, it's completely counterintuitive to the real world. Typical academia. The only reason I'm pushing through is that dropping wasn't an option. I had to finish this course, this term, to graduate this term and be done.

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Anyone coming out of these heavy writing classes, expecting that it will be useful in actual work will be sorely disappointed. They will put in a ton of time to fluff it all up, and when they hand it to an executive the first thing they will hear is:

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I agree, but for me, Ive become a better writer through the sheer volume that we have done in this course.

Probably not the best way to learn, but hey, Ill take it

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I'm also interested in any information related to Huang for Acct 701. Seems like Ambrosio is well liked but Huang may be new...nothing on RateMyProfessors, either. Any thoughts are appreciated!

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I don't know anything about Huang.
What I liked most about Ambrosio is that he applied Acct. Lessons to real-life business scenarios. Look at these statements and tell me if the company is well-positioned, what areas can they improve, and what can they do to improve those areas.

If you do get cold feet about Huang's unknown factor, keep in mind that core classes are now offered every term. You will be able to take ACCT 701 any time in the future. I'm using this to alter my own schedules. If I see a concentration class with a "desirable" instructor... I snag the concentration and drop the core. Also, if I do not see a "desirable" instructor in the core class I want... I take something else and wait it out. Essentially, I look to strike where the iron is hot each term.

Thanks for the input! I should be ok, I’m at about 7,000 words mostly from using material copied from the skill builders. Still need about 5 or 6 references to meet the 11, but I should be good. Same here, at a 100 in the class now so hopefully I can keep it.

140 points!?? So you have to get a 70% or you fail!? How the hell does that math work ?

no clue. i just remember it from the syllabus. basically he wants to ensure that we do the paper with some effort.

otherwise, assume you are about to graduate and have over 100 in the class, why not just skip it and take a B?

this article from LIN isds is talking about the digital divide in 2003. 2003!!!!! is this a history class??? who cares about 2003.
and its 40 pages.

How is McLaughlin’s Module Six exam? Any insights? Want to know...if I get high enough of a grade, I may not have to take the last exam... :)

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Am I exaggerating the bad work/benefit ratio of MKT 701 or MADM 760 or does this seem like a rational course of action? Has anyone else transferred in credits after starting the LSUS program?

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So, let's consider what a local in-person MBA course situation might look like:
- I'd have to imagine that you'll have to apply and meet admission requirements (GRE/GMAT, prereqs, GPA, etc)
- Likely more expensive, even at schools local to us (GSU, KSU, GT, UWG, UNG, Troy Covington)
- Longer traditional semesters outside summer term (roughly twice the length of LSUS terms, 15 weeks)
- Schedules can be difficult to work around and balance with work/family/social life
- Have to manage credit transfers between schools and course equivalency proof

Now let's look at existing LSUS options:

FIN 701 with Vines is a great course. You'll learn a lot and the workload is very manageable. Opportunities for interacting with students multiple times a week through hour-long zoom sessions.

I wouldn't recommend ISDS 710 at all as a Data Analytics specialization/concentration course, especially with the "marketing pretending to be analytics" curriculum being used. They aren't bringing R back to that course to keep it in line with the catalog description. At this point, I wouldn't recommend the DA track to any incoming MBA candidate, but I'm assuming you're deep into the DA specialization/concentration and have taken ISDS 702. I would take FIN 701 with Vines and then give FIN 740 a shot as a Data Analytics replacement. If you haven't taken HCAD 750 (meaning you're only in the DA specialization, not the concentration), I would change to a general MBA track and just find a different elective course altogether.

MADM 760 with Meeks is probably the best course at LSUS for student interaction. The material is actually quite good and I've learned quite a bit. You've heard us all complain about the writing work lately, and it's admittedly a pain in the arse.

MKT 701 is a tough one. The version I took with James was honestly much like Meeks: great content, learned a lot, but the work is a complete pain in the arse. The upside is that the most work is concentrated into weeks 4-7, so it's not the entire course. Make no mistake though, this course is like having a second job for a few weeks.

So, out of the four courses, you have left, three are great in terms of learning with three of the relatively better instructors in the program, relatively speaking. One course - ISDS 710 - is so bad as an elective that it just shouldn't be offered, but other electives can be great. One (Vines) was one of my favorite instructors in the program. Two (MADM 760 and MKT 701) are going to hurt for a term. Since you have 60% of the program done, unless you plan on transferring out to complete your MBA elsewhere, I'd rather endure the workload than go through the hassle of being accepted into another program to transfer course credit.

Don’t read the article sir. Look for definitions. That’s what we have been tested on.