Admission

MBA Traditional Track Admissions

Admission Information

Admission to the MBA Program is at the discretion of the College of Business Administration's Committee on Graduate Admissions and the Dean of the College of Business Administration. Applicants are normally admitted if they have:
 

• a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university or equivalent
• a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 2.75
• In addition, applicants must have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA (4.0 system) for all graduate work previously taken.

Applicants whose native language is not English must achieve a minimum score of 550 (Paper-Based), 213 (Computer-Based) or 79 (Internet-Based) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The TOEFL requirement may be waived if the applicant has earned a degree in an English-speaking institution. Students scoring below 79 on the TOEFL will be required to take an English Second Language (ESL) evaluation to determine if English courses are required.

Application Process

1. Regular Admission – applicants who have undergraduate degree in business, with a credit of "C" or better in each business course
2. Post-Baccalaureate Admission – applicants who require two or more foundation courses prior to regular admission into the MBA program
3. International Admission – applicants who have prior degrees from a non-U.S. institution

If your education was completed outside of the U.S. or another recognized English-speaking country (e.g. Australia, Belize, Canada, Jamaica, U.K.), you will need to provide proof of English proficiency. The following are measures of English proficiency currently accepted by the Graduate School:

TOEFL: Internet-based test score of 79 total or Computer-based test score of 550 l http://www.ets.org/toefl/

IELTS: overall band score of 6.5 l http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information.aspx

PTE: Academic score of 58 (accepting scores from the Academic test only) l http://pearsonpte.com/test-takers/test/

Satisfactory completion of the Intensive English Language Program at LSU New Orleans l IELP

Admission Deadlines
All credentials must be received before applications can be evaluated for admission to the MBA Program.

Deadline dates for filing applications
FALL, SPRING, and SUMMER
International Students - June 1st, October 1st, and April 1st
All Other Students - July 1st, November 1st, and May 1st

Master of Science in Health Care Management – Traditional Track Admissions

Admission Information
Admission to the Master of Science in Health Care Management Program is at the discretion of the College of Business Administration Committee on Graduate Admissions and the MS-HCM Director. To be considered for admission, all students must meet the graduate admissions standards, as described in the current LSU New Orleans General/Graduate Catalog:

* Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
* GPA of at least 2.75 for undergraduate work
* Satisfactory academic standing at the last university or college attended

Application Information
Applications must be submitted to LSU New Orleans by the applicable deadline. Application forms may be completed online through the 'Application' page at the top of the website.

If your education was completed outside of the U.S. or another recognized English-speaking country (e.g. Australia, Belize, Canada, Jamaica, U.K.), you’ll need to provide proof of English proficiency. The following are measures of English proficiency currently accepted by the Graduate School:

TOEFL: Internet-based test score of 79 total or Computer-based test score of 550 l http://www.ets.org/toefl/

IELTS: overall band score of 6.5 l http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information.aspx

PTE: Academic score of 58 (accepting scores from the Academic test only) l http://pearsonpte.com/test-takers/test/

Satisfactory completion of the Intensive English Language Program at LSU New Orleans l IELP 


Student Financial Aid
U.S. Department of Education Student Financial Aid information can be obtained online, including financial aid forms. (http://www.ed.gov/finaid.html)

Admission Deadlines
All credentials must be received before applications can be evaluated for admission to the MS-HCM Program.

Deadline dates for filing applications
FALL (July 1st) | SPRING (November 1st) | SUMMER (May 1st)
International Students - Fall (June 1st), Spring (October 1st), Summer(April 1st)

MBA- Executive Track

All Inclusive Program Fees for the Executive Track

The Executive Education Department makes the admission procedure easy and convenient. Applications are due July 1, but late applications are accepted, depending upon availability. Program fees include tuition for the Executive Track courses, textbooks, coffee breaks, refreshments and lunch on class days. We also offer tutorial sessions for some quantitative courses.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

A GMAT score is not required for admittance into Executive Track program.

Apply for Financial Aid

Several types of financial aid are available and The Stafford Loan is the most common one. It can be accessed online. For more information about education loans, contact Lisa Smith, Financial Coordinator at 504-280-3215.

Checklist for Applying

• 3 Letters of Recommendation from professional references
• Applications (both Executive Education and Graduate School)
• Request for college transcripts
• Resume