re: LSUS Online MBA Reviews

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So, did you feel like there were questions not covered as well? I know for sure there was at least one not in the text.

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I feel like there might have been, but I'll admit to having had less time than usual to prepare last week.

That said, there were at least two questions that were covered but used entirely different terminology. She intentionally changes wording and/or phrasing to try to get you to "connect the dots". While sometimes this is understandable, at other times she's changing the wording of the actual official vocabulary/terminology while providing a definition.

Like giving the following definition:

A mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly, perform certain routines repeatedly (called "rituals"), or have certain thoughts repeatedly (called "obsessions").

This is a Wikipedia definition of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, but she wouldn't have that as an answer. Instead one of the answers would be something like, "Excessive Uncontrollable Disease" and you're expected to realize that's the answer she wants. I'm not a fan of this.

However, we need to also understand that it's a brand new class for her. These will all be brand new questions which haven't had the advantage of having been "tried out" previously. She's trying to challenge the students and make them think, although I don't particularly agree with all of her methods. MADM 701 has a LOT more possible vocabulary and course topics than MADM 760 which has increased the challenge to this method. I think she will need to adapt it as she goes.

I think her 2 question curve was fair enough, although I would have been happy with more, haha. I don't remember her ever curving in MADM 760, so she's trying to create a totally new class and challenge the students while still being fair. It's not always fair, but the "first class" will always be guinea pigs which could be good or bad. It was a nightmare for us in MKT 710 with Darrat when we were made to be guinea pigs. This one is sub-optimal but has probably worked out well for a number of people (Full points in week 3 and 8 extra points in week 4).

How are weekly tests in Yin Yuan's Acct 701 set up? Is there an assignment that you complete and then use to answer the test questions? Any additional information into this professor is sincerely appreciated!

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How is Yin's class set up each week? Are you allowed more than one try on quizzes? Are tests a reflection of an assignment that you complete or based off reading? Is there a fair amount of math/Excel involved or is it predominantly conceptual?

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How are weekly tests in Yin Yuan's Acct 701 set up? Is there an assignment that you complete and then use to answer the test questions? Any additional information into this professor is sincerely appreciated!

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Each week covers from one to three chapters. Each week has one quiz and one assessment. You only get one try at a quiz. The tests reflect a combination of the reading, powerpoint lectures (~one hour), and practice exercises. There is a fair amount of math, they aren't complex equations but you'll have to understand the accounting concepts in order to solve them. Excel isn't technically required but if you're good at using it and building dynamic worksheets, you'll have a much easier time.

I would definitely recommend Yin's class, the structure is great, no busy work, and I'm learning a lot.

Most for profit MBAs are not AACSB accredited...the for profits don't achieve this TOP accreditation, LSU and LSUS does. Some folks didn't have their Mommy and Daddy pay for them to go to school as a twenty something to hide flasks and party, Your education and/or moral compass has taught you to tell others to go to the library and read some books rather than get an MBA from LSU or LSUS online.....really? The peer groups in these online programs are full of experienced business leaders that offer others a wide base of knowledge. Because I've been to a brick and mortar school I'll say that there is noticably more experience to draw from in LSUS online vs. my classmates when I went to brick and mortar school, not saying either has smarter people but saying the real world experience from business leaders is greater online. Those that are in the classes are there because they want to be. I agree that most are there to advance their careers but not in lieu of performing at work, it's because they are high performers at work. Nice post flaskman

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Most for profit MBAs are not AACSB accredited...the for profits don't achieve this TOP accreditation, LSU and LSUS does. Some folks didn't have their Mommy and Daddy pay for them to go to school as a twenty something to hide flasks and party, Your education and/or moral compass has taught you to tell others to go to the library and read some books rather than get an MBA from LSU or LSUS online.....really? The peer groups in these online programs are full of experienced business leaders that offer others a wide base of knowledge. Because I've been to a brick and mortar school I'll say that there is noticably more experience to draw from in LSUS online vs. my classmates when I went to brick and mortar school, not saying either has smarter people but saying the real world experience from business leaders is greater online. Those that are in the classes are there because they want to be. I agree that most are there to advance their careers but not in lieu of performing at work, it's because they are high performers at work. Nice post flaskman

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Well said. I'd like to add a few things both for and against your argument. I had several discussions with VP, SVP, and C-suite executives in Fortune 500 companies prior to going back for my MBA, so take this as you will. Personally, I'm going to trust their opinions.

The general consensus is that a highly experienced leader doesn't actually NEED an MBA later in their career. It doesn't hurt, but extensive experience trumps those 3 letters. Therefore when choosing between an affordable online or more expensive "brick and mortar" school... it just doesn't make any difference. Unless the MBA has the prestige of a top 10 to top 25 university, almost no one will care if its from a rank 26 or rank 2600 school. As long as it's AACSB, the ones that aren't at the very peak are pretty much the same.

On the other hand, the biggest value from an MBA is not from the education itself. I was told by several senior leaders that I will probably learn very little that I don't already know from my experience (this will be different for younger students that don't have substantial "real world" experience). The biggest value of an MBA is something that can only be attained from a brick and mortar school, and that is the meaningful personal connections and network. Essentially... the "education" isn't even the most important part.

I'm a Director-level manager in a Fortune 500 with almost 20 years of management level experience. I went back for my MBA for personal reasons, not so much because I "needed" it for my career (as I previously mentioned, it probably won't have much impact at this point). I chose an online program for the same reason many other business leaders do: We're very busy with work and family and thus need the flexibility that an online program provides. I chose LSUS because it's AACSB accredited, accelerated, and affordable.

That said, the majority of the classes are NOT very interactive and it's probably difficult to draw a lot of experience from the business leaders in them. I'm far more interactive on this board than almost any of my classes because of the way the classes are set up. That's definitely a fault.

Lastly, I would like to add that you should definitely "quote" any time you respond to a very old post.

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I am enrolled in MKT 701 with Khan and ISDS 730 with Loughrin for my first semester in the MBA program. Does anyone have a copy of an old syllabus they'd be willing to share? Advice is also welcome!

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I'm consider taking the same pairing. Has anyone taken ISDS 730 with Loughrin who could provide some insight on the workload? Are his classes heavy with group work?

Take a breath and relax, that post is almost 4-years old.

I went though the program and was not able gain anything from my more experienced classmates. Unless things have changed, there was virtually no interaction among classmates. Only 1 class had a group project.

I agree with the idea that networking is the most important thing one can take away from an MBA program.

I would have liked to see some kind of regularly held university facilitated chat/discussion session using zoom so students/alumni can meet and get to know one another, network, etc... For those of us located far from the school we would have an instant bond with others in our area solely based on location. But, hey its all online so it is what it is. I refused to spend 40k+ since I was paying out-of-pocket.

My first post here. Just finished up ISDS705 with Gibbs. A very manageable course. His grading is very straightforward. There is lots of work but it's manageable in under 10 hrs/week. He's a very fair prof and very available if you need him. If you have excellent excel skills this class is easy. if not you may struggle.

And I agree on the above. This program is best value for sure. i'm a 25 year professional and did not see any value in paying top $$ for an MBA. This one is AASCB under $15k! Can't beat the ROI. Univ of Illinois has one for around $20k that I considered as well, but $5k is 5k.

Does this program require anything special as far as laptops go? I read the technical requirements online, but I did not fully understand them. Thanks in advance!