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Flexible formats allow you to join the LSU community on your own turf.
Receive a dedicated concierge from application to graduation.
Join more than 250,000 alumni worldwide from the flagship institution of Louisiana.
Transfer up to 75% of Previous Credits
Save time and money by using credit you've already earned. Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your LSU degree.
Create a Degree that You Desire
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) is a customized degree intended for students who are looking to combine social sciences with interests in business, leadership, information technology, digital marketing, and humanities. This unique program provides individuals the opportunity to take courses in multiple disciplines and is completely online. Students can transfer in prior-earned credits or start their degree from scratch. Graduates of LSU’s BIS program can finish in as little as four years, and become equipped to succeed in various career roles such as a legislative assistant, college recruiter, business manager, human resources specialist, and more.
Program Minors
Gain a foundational business knowledge by focusing on accounting, economics, finance, and management.
Succeed in today’s workplace by gaining skills in organizational communication, rhetorical communication, and leadership communication.
Explore marketing theory and gain practical insights necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape, gaining e-commerce, marketing analytics, and social media expertise.
Learn technical competencies including principles, database querying, business programming, and cloud computing with Amazon Web Services (AWS).*
*Please note that the Information Technology Management minor course requirements listed above have been approved for inclusion in the 2021-22 LSU General Catalog. Students following the Information Technology Management minor curricular requirements included in the 2020-21 LSU General Catalog may request substitutions from their academic counselor so that the courses listed above will apply toward the Information Technology Management minor for their respective catalog year.
Learn about your leadership potential, understand how to lead teams and foster change, and develop leadership skills critical to your career success.
Gain a fundamental understanding of how social structures and processes shape human behavior.
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Our Enrollment Coaches are happy to answer any questions you have about LSU Online programs. We serve as your liaison from application to graduation. Let us help you take the first step toward advancing your educational goals.
LSU Online & Continuing Education offers more than 100 online degrees and certificates that stack together to help advance your career.
Hear What Makes the Online BIS Special
Learn how the online BIS gives students with established careers and families the opportunity to complete their degree from a flagship university.