MBA

Student Guide

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Introduction ..………………………………. Page 2 Student ID, PIN, and Email……………. Page 3 Scheduling Courses………………………. Page 4 Registering For Courses………………… Page 6 Finding Courses and Materials........ Page 10 Monitoring Program Progress………. Page 13

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Introduction Welcome MBA students! Our program encourages you to use the information that we provide in this MBA Student Guide to proactively plan your curriculum as you progress through the coursework. Should you need any assistance while navigating the information, feel free to call, email, or schedule an appointment with me. As your Graduate Program Coordinator, I am always your first point of contact for concerns or questions regarding the MBA program, and I am eager to help you become a successful student!

Danielle Voumard Graduate Program Coordinator 318-797-5213 danielle.voumard@lsus.edu

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Student ID, Pin, and Email Your Student ID and PIN act as your username and password. They will allow you to access all of the internet-based applications, including your student email, myLSUS, and Moodle.

Your student email will be activated the weekend before classes begin if you are a newly admitted student. Check your student email account multiple times a day, because email is the main method LSU Shreveport uses to send you important information.

If you forgot your Student ID and/or PIN or experience any technology related difficulties, please contact LSU Shreveport Informational Technology Services Department at:

(318) 797-5221 its@lsus.edu

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Scheduling Courses Our MBA program consists of accelerated courses over a 7 week session. The MBA Course Rotation can be found in your MBA Resource Center Moodle course or at: http://www.lsus.edu/online-mba MBA Core Courses ACCT 701 Managerial Use of Accounting Data ECON 705 Economic Analysis for Management FIN 701 Financial Management ISDS 705 Management Information Systems MADM 701 Organizational Behavior MADM 760 Organizational Strategy and Policies MKT 701 Marketing Strategy MBA Elective Courses Electives include non-core courses in ACCT, BADM, ECON, FIN, ISDS, MADM, or MKT. For students pursuing a specialization or concentration, certain MBA electives are required. Refer to the Specializations, Concentrations, and Course Descriptions link to review this information. Course Title Course Title BADM 790 (IE) International Experience MADM 715 Labor and Employment Law BADM 790 (PI) Process Improvement MADM 720 Leadership Communication FIN 710 Contemporary Investments MADM 725 Casino & Resort Management FIN 720 Contemporary Issues in Finance MADM 730 International Business FIN 730 Financial Markets and Institutions MADM 751 Entrepreneurship, Innovation, &

Creativity ISDS 702 Quantitative Methods in Business MADM 752 Small Business & Family Enterprise ISDS 710 Data Analytics MADM 760 Organizational Strategy and

Policies ISDS 715 Project Management MKT 705 Hospitality & Casino Marketing MADM 710 Strategic Management of Human

Capital MKT 710 International Marketing

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MBA Specializations and Concentrations(1) Students pursuing a general business MBA take three electives of their choice. Students pursuing an MBA with a specialization take two required electives and one elective. Students pursuing an MBA with a concentration take three required electives. To view specializations/concentrations and course descriptions, click on the links below.

• General Business • Data Analytics Specialization • Data Analytics Concentration • Entrepreneurship & Family Enterprise Specialization or Concentration • Finance Specialization or Concentration • Hospitality & Casino Management Specialization • Hospitality & Casino Management Concentration • Human Resource Management Specialization or Concentration • International Business Specialization • International Business Concentration • Marketing Specialization • Marketing Concentration • Project Management Specialization • Project Management Concentration

(1) A specialization or concentration allows for customization of your educational experience. All diplomas will reflect that the degree awarded as the Masters of Business Administration. A certificate of completion can be provided if needed.

Sample Schedules Sample schedules may assist with course selection. Sample schedules are advisory in nature and are subject to program changes. Be advised that previous courses taken may not align with sample schedule information, and deviation from the recommended courses will disrupt the sample schedule sequencing. Access the following link to view the sample schedule for your chosen specialization or concentration.

Click here for MBA Sample Schedules

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Registering for Courses

Follow these steps to register for courses: 1. Go to www.lsus.edu 2. Go to the Quick Links drop-down menu for links to all your

Internet-based Applications including myLSUS 3. Select myLSUS

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4. Log into myLSUS (Use your Student ID number and PIN)

5. Select Add/Drop Classes from the left side of the menu

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6. Choose the term in which you wish to add courses. 7. Search by course ID (e.g., ACCT 701) or session (e.g., AP1 or AP2).

o Only register for MBA classes that say AP1 or AP2. 8. After selecting courses, be sure to save your cart as the system does not automatically do this. Be aware of the final registration date for each session.

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9. Your schedule will look similar to the one below 10. Make sure you select View/Print Schedule and Fees

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Finding Courses and Materials

Moodle is LSU Shreveport’s Learning Management System and serves as your virtual classroom. It allows teachers and students to share messages, assignments, quizzes and more. You are added to each of your courses within 24 hours once you have completed registration.

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Course materials can be accessed by conducting a course search on myLSUS. To view your course materials:

1. Follow Steps 1-4 from the “Register for Courses” section. 2. Search for a course by course ID (Example: ACCT 701,

MADM 760). 3. Once the course appears, click on the magnifying glass next to the reference

number

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4. Under the course description, click where it says “View class textbook

information here.”

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Monitoring Program Progress MBA students are encouraged to access their degree audit in order to monitor their progress throughout the program. To view your degree audit:

1. Follow Steps 1-4 from the “Register for Courses” section. 2. Select Advising on the top left of the page. 3. Select Display Degree Audit from the drop-down menu.

4. Ensure that your information is correct on your degree audit. If you opt to

change your specialization or concentration, please contact the Graduate Coordinator via email with your request, and be sure to provide your student ID.