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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!

Proctor U has been a nightmare for me as well!! I’ve had problems with EVERY test session (I have 2 a week). 7 out of 10 sessions have had disconnect issues – three tests submitted before I even finished answering and at least four more temporarily disconnected, during the exam, which left me with only a few minutes left to finish once the proctor recovered the exam. The professor has been very gracious in letting me re-take the ones that were submitted unfinished, but I am 100% certain that Proctor U is responsible for my disappointing test grades. I find myself making careless mistakes because I am rushing through in fear that I will be disconnected. Thankfully I am able to maintain a decent grade with other assignments.

I also don’t like the idea of strangers rummaging through my computer, and having access to my personal files.

I transferred from another MBA program that used "Examity" and it was a similar situation. You had to schedule test appointments and someone stared at you the entire test - it was nerve-racking!

I am taking ISDS705 with Gibbs this Fall AP1. Heard good things. Also heard good things about Ambrosio for Acct 701. Would also like feedback.

LSUSmba - I sent you some info via email

Yes, no worries kikicub -I know all experiences are different. I agree with Rybo44 -he very well may be the best of what is available for this course.

I feel like the more effort I put in the more I get dinged - I may be overthinking the whole thing. Thanks for the pointers!

I agree!! I purposely scheduled Kungu because of the rave reviews, but so far I'm not impressed! I would love to know what criteria Turnitin uses to grade papers? What is the point of researching and citing if Turnitin is going to dock you for using them?

I don't necessarily mind the load of the writing required, but a little guidance on test prep would be extremely helpful!

I would have to disagree with the post that stated Kungu's class was only about 3 hrs worth of worK - more like 15+ hrs on my end, with all of the reading and researching!

Best of luck - 5 wks left! :wah: