Online Master of Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Concentration

Total credit hours per program: 30 credit hours

Cost per credit hour: $484

Total cost with fees: $14,520

The online MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise consists of 30 credit hours, including seven core courses (21 credit hours) and the completion of a concentration or specialization. 

Students pursuing an MBA—Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Concentration must take three concentration courses (9 credit hours).

Students pursuing an MBA—Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Specialization must take two specialization courses (6 credit hours) and one MBA elective of choice (3 credit hours).

Core Courses

All students pursuing a Master of Business Administration with an Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Concentration, or Specialization must complete the core courses. These courses will prepare students with a solid foundation in managerial accounting and finance while also helping them develop the skills to lead and strategize in organizations.

Concentration and Specialization Courses

In addition to the core courses, students pursuing an MBA – Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Concentration must take MBA 761 and MBA 762, and may choose between MBA 756 and MBA 760 for their third course. 

Students pursuing an MBA—Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Specialization must take MBA 761 and MBA 762 and one MBA elective of choice.

*=required course for either the concentration or specialization

Elective Courses

Electives enable students to further develop their degree path to fit their goals. Students pursuing an MBA—Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise Specialization must take one MBA elective of choice.

Optional Foundation Courses

Enrollment in Foundation courses is determined by the student and should be based on the student’s undergraduate degree, job experience, and related skills set. Students may choose to take any of the four optional one-credit foundation courses as each course is offered independently. The four optional foundation courses do not count towards fulfilling MBA requirements. The foundation courses are 

• MBA 500 Fundamentals of Accounting 

• MBA 501 Fundamentals of Economics

• MBA 502 Fundamentals of Finance

• MBA 503 Fundamentals of Statistics

Students interested in the online MBA Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise program must first follow the admission requirements below to be accepted into LSUS Graduate School.

• Submit the graduate application and $20 application fee
• Graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with minimum 3.0 overall GPA or minimum 3.0 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, OR
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with a minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND at least three years of professional work experience as verified by a professional resume,** OR
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in last 60 semester hours of courses, AND
  • a minimum GMAT score of 450 AND
  • a minimum score of 1000, based on the following formula: GMAT score plus (200 x overall undergraduate GPA).
• Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended and any other required official documents

Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:

LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115

Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.

To be considered for admission to any of our graduate programs, students must first meet the LSUS Graduate School admission requirements.

Graduate School Admission:
Unconditional Admission: For unconditional admission to graduate study, students must be in satisfactory standing at the last institution attended and meet all admission requirements of a degree program and one of the following:

• Earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited university, OR
• Earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, with minimum 2.5 overall GPA or minimum 2.75 GPA in the last 60 semester hours of courses.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) is required on any graduate work attempted with no grades of D or F.

International Admission:

International applicants must meet regular admission requirements for their selected program. In addition, you may be required to submit additional information. Learn more about international admission requirements.

*Professional experience is determined on a case-by-case basis using a resume and any requested supporting documents. The LSUS Admissions Committee evaluates an individual's accomplishments, roles, and responsibilities to determine the total number of years of professional experience.

• Business Owner/CEO
• Business Development Manager
• Marketing Manager/Director
• Sales Manager/Director
• Director of Innovation
• Operations Manager
• Franchise Owner

The College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than 5 percent of all business schools worldwide meet AACSB International's demanding standards.

An MBA in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise equips you with the skills and expertise you’ll need to qualify for a number of active roles. Whether you’re launching a new venture or seeking innovative ways to grow your company, you’ll be prepared to do it all with this program.

In this dynamic program, you will:

• Gain the skills to successfully launch a new venture, including assessing financial feasibility, designing an effective business model and acquiring the necessary resources and support
• Learn to strategically build and maintain lasting customer relationships and manage business growth
• Examine the policies and implications of modern employment law
• Develop a deeper understanding of international business and the issues confronting small, medium, and multinational enterprises via an optional two-week study abroad opportunity

An MBA can open numerous doors in your professional career. Earning your MBA from an accredited, top-ranking university like LSUS College of Business can open even more. Our convenient and unique design makes us a top-tier option for those looking to gain a high-quality education with the convenience of not being on campus.

LSUS promotes the idea of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking. We are committed to teaching students to be able to pivot and adapt within the ever-changing marketplace. This makes our graduates well-prepared to build and grow a business of any size, within any industry.

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