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re: Anybody have experience in LSU's MBA program?
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:31 pm to TDcline
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:31 pm to TDcline
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I'm actually reading about the Executive MBA option right now. Looks really solid.
I chose the professional option because the schedule suited me better...most of the classes are taught by the same profs. All of which are selected by the MBA Program Director...not just randomly assigned.
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Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:33 pm to Golfer
What's the major difference between the Professional and Executive aside from the schedule?
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:37 pm to TDcline
I completed the LSU PMBA program in 2012, and lived in Lafayette for a majority of the 22 month program. The commute sucked, but looking back it was 100% worth it.
Through networking in the program, I got an opportunity to enter the management consulting industry and it has been quite beneficial for me professionally.
In my experience working all over the country, I will say that having an MBA from LSU is not impressing anyone, but at least people have heard of LSU and it carries some level of legitimacy. Outside of the South Louisiana/Houston area, no one has heard of ULL...thats just a matter of fact. Also, I've worked with enough HR professionals at fortune 500 companies to say that online degrees carry less weight. It's a step up on someone who doesn't have one, but not the same as committing multiple years of your life to going to class and making the effort.
Through networking in the program, I got an opportunity to enter the management consulting industry and it has been quite beneficial for me professionally.
In my experience working all over the country, I will say that having an MBA from LSU is not impressing anyone, but at least people have heard of LSU and it carries some level of legitimacy. Outside of the South Louisiana/Houston area, no one has heard of ULL...thats just a matter of fact. Also, I've worked with enough HR professionals at fortune 500 companies to say that online degrees carry less weight. It's a step up on someone who doesn't have one, but not the same as committing multiple years of your life to going to class and making the effort.
This post was edited on 2/26/18 at 12:41 pm
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:40 pm to TDcline
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What's the major difference between the Professional and Executive aside from the schedule?
Academically, none. I believe you need more years of work experience to qualify for the exec program, but it's really just marketing to different potential students.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:42 pm to TDcline
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I'm actually reading about the Executive MBA option right now. Looks really solid.
It is geared towards a professional work schedule
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:42 pm to TDcline
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What's the major difference between the Professional and Executive aside from the schedule?
My understanding is the schedule and a slightly different group of classmates, Executive is going to be a bit older of a group. Professional is mainly late-20's early 30's...mix of people that could be in either program.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:45 pm to biggsc
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It is geared towards a professional work schedule
Both the EMBA and PMBA are...just a different grouping/availability.
Based on my employer/family obligations, the Friday-Saturday schedule wasn't attainable vs. the Monday-Tuesday evening schedule.
One thing they really share online, but is available are electives outside of the EMBA/PMBA program schedule. You're able to take other MBA classes that count for your degree or elective, but could be at another date/time.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 12:46 pm to Golfer
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My understanding is the schedule and a slightly different group of classmates, Executive is going to be a bit older of a group. Professional is mainly late-20's early 30's...mix of people that could be in either program.
Yea, I just did a bit of digging into their admission criteria for the executive program. I don't believe I meet the post BS work experience criteria yet. I also see that the average age range is in the 40s, which is a few years ahead of me. I'll probably end up going the professional route. Signed up for one of their upcoming information seminars.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 1:02 pm to TDcline
Do you live West of Lafayette? If so, Rice's weekend professional program would be the way to go. UT has a weekend program in Houston also.
Excecutive programs are meant for upper management types with 15+ years of experience. They are based around personal experience and typically require fewer credit hours and are less academically robust. They are also more expensive and less credible.
Professional programs allow B-schools to bring in more money by admitting more students, but still protect their full-time program GMAT and GPA stats.
I work with two people that went the LSU professional route and they both said it was a waste of time. Most employers do not give merit raises on the completion of an MBA, but it may be attractive during a job search if you're looking to switch careers or companies.
Anecdotes and all that....
Excecutive programs are meant for upper management types with 15+ years of experience. They are based around personal experience and typically require fewer credit hours and are less academically robust. They are also more expensive and less credible.
Professional programs allow B-schools to bring in more money by admitting more students, but still protect their full-time program GMAT and GPA stats.
I work with two people that went the LSU professional route and they both said it was a waste of time. Most employers do not give merit raises on the completion of an MBA, but it may be attractive during a job search if you're looking to switch careers or companies.
Anecdotes and all that....
Posted on 2/26/18 at 1:20 pm to WildManGoose
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I work with two people that went the LSU professional route and they both said it was a waste of time. Most employers do not give merit raises on the completion of an MBA, but it may be attractive during a job search if you're looking to switch careers or companies.
If it was a waste of time, they didn't take the right approach to the program. The strongest asset to any MBA program is to create a broader network and complete the program to check the box later in your career. If people pursue an MBA from any program that isn't top tier and expect to make more $$ in the short term didn't do their research. You have the post-graduate degree and can check the box latter in your career, or you can jump into a different industry...thats what its for.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 1:22 pm to Golfer
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Both the EMBA and PMBA are...just a different grouping/availability.
Based on my employer/family obligations, the Friday-Saturday schedule wasn't attainable vs. the Monday-Tuesday evening schedule.
One thing they really share online, but is available are electives outside of the EMBA/PMBA program schedule. You're able to take other MBA classes that count for your degree or elective, but could be at another date/time.
Same here as well with the UA EMBA. They need to make it as evening classes during the week and not weekend
Posted on 2/26/18 at 1:41 pm to TDcline
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(I prefer not to go online).
Smart. Online can be cheaper, but it's a waste unless an opportunity is purely dependent on having the credentials then sure. Networking is huge especially if you are fairly new to the job world.
I got a Masters online because it was cheap and quick, so I thought surely I'd be good to go. I don't even use it now.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 2:21 pm to WildManGoose
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Do you live West of Lafayette? I
More directly north but i'll check it out.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:01 pm to lilsnappa
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complete the program to check the box later in your career
I think if you're doing it to check a box then you're just wasting money. You should know what you want from it before you enroll. The PMBA program at LSU is not going to open up a world of possibilities. It's not going to wow your employer and you won't be sitting next to CEO's. You'll be sitting with plant engineers, CM grads, some bankers from your local Iberia branch and maybe a doctor or 2. The students don't have access to the same career services that the full-times do either.
But, that's not to say it's not useful. If you can leverage the knowledge into better work product that gets noticed then I'd say that's beneficial.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:16 pm to TDcline
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Has anyone attended LSU's MBA program
I did the first year in the Professional program. Finishing it now online since I’m overseas.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:19 pm to unbeWEAVEable
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I did the first year in the Professional program. Finishing it now online since I’m overseas.
Actually, I have a question pertaining to this that you might be able to help me with. I'm assuming that since you were able to switch that it's something that they can do. Will you be able to transition back to the classroom setting once you're back stateside? How did that process work, did it slow you down at all?
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:27 pm to TDcline
I got an Executive MBA at LSU, paid fully by employer. It took a little longer, but it is an excellent program and makes a difference in your experience and what you can offer an employer.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:31 pm to TDcline
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Actually, I have a question pertaining to this that you might be able to help me with. I'm assuming that since you were able to switch that it's something that they can do. Will you be able to transition back to the classroom setting once you're back stateside? How did that process work, did it slow you down at all?
I’ll finish the classes about a month before I get back, so kind of not applicable.
I don’t believe they would let you switch back though. I think it’s a one-and-done thing. The process to do it though was very easy, and the program is very willing to work with you on just about everything.
I don’t necessarily have any issue with the program, but some of the teachers are AWFUL. I mean absolutely terrible. Only in it for themselves or their work, or have no idea how to teach.
This post was edited on 2/26/18 at 3:33 pm
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:33 pm to unbeWEAVEable
Thanks! I'd potentially have to start online due to some training that's scheduled to go down in the Fall, but then would be able to switch to the classroom setting afterward.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 3:35 pm to TDcline
No problem. I would voice that to the program up front. They will let you know what is possible and what isn’t. Switching from classroom to online is easy, but vice versatility may not be possible. Like I said, don’t be afraid to ask them, or detail your situation with them.
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