Faculty
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Dean: Dr. Donald R. Andrews
Associate Dean and Graduate Business Programs Director: Dr. Ashagre A. Yigletu
Professors
Andrews, Donald R., Professor
Ph.D., Economics
Texas A&M University
Ghebreyesus, Ghirmay S., Professor
Ph.D., Economics
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Jaros, Stephen J., Professor
Ph.D., Management
University of South Florida
Kaliba , Aloyce , Professor
Ph.D., Economics
Kansas University
Kirk, George, Professor
Ph.D., Marketing
Texas Tech University
No, Sung C., Professor
Ph.D., Economics
Louisiana State University
Nwachukwu, Savior, Professor
Ph.D., Marketing
University of Mississippi
Omonuk , Ben Joseph, Professor
Ph.D., Accounting
Louisiana State University
Ramaswamy, Mysore, Professor
Ph.D., Management Information Systems
Louisiana State University
Yigletu , Ashagre, Professor.
Ph.D., International Economics
Belgrade University, School of Economics
Associate & Assistant Professors
Chigurupati, Vasantha, Associate Professor
Ph.D. Finance
University of Connecticut
Coetzer, Graeme, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Management
University of Vancouver, Canada
Dodor , Koffi, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Accounting and Business
Jackson State University
Powell, Kimberly, Associate Professor
Ph.D., Urban Higher Education
Jackson State University
Ahmed, Hisib , Assistant Professor
Ph.D. Finance and Economics
University of New Orleans
Tukue , Tesfalidet , Assistant Professor
Ph.D., Accounting
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Adjunct Faculty
Campbell, Will, Adjunct Faculty
MBA, Entrepreneurship
Jackson, Ronald, Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., Human Resources Management
McCline, Richard, Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., Management
Southern University A & M College
Sarkar, Tapan Adjunct Faculty
Ph.D., Science and Mathematics Education
Southern University A & M College
Introduction
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Accredited by AACSB International, the College of Business at Southern University and A&M College, Baton Rouge, is dedicated to the success of its students by providing quality graduate business programs. These programs consist of the following.
- On Campus MBA
100%
- Online MBA
- JD/MBA
- Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management
The MBA Program provides students with a broad knowledge by incorporating timely business topics into the curriculum that includes business communication and professional development, managerial accounting, managerial economics, financial management, quantitative analysis for business decisions, management information systems, operations management, international business, marketing management, organizational behavior and leadership and business strategic decision making. Additionally, students are allowed to specialize in any of the seven field-based concentrations, including entrepreneurship, human resources management, international business, supply chain management, accounting, finance, and marketing. Foundation courses that are prerequisites to MBA courses are also offered to candidates without a business education background. We are committed to preparing and graduating working professionals who can be effective organizational managers and pursue entrepreneurial career opportunities. Our MBA graduates have the appropriate competencies to lead, plan, and apply management knowledge and skills congruent with the needs of the rapidly changing national and global business environment.
Admission Requirements
For admission to the Southern University MBA Program, applicants must provide:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. Institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
- Official Transcript showing all undergraduate and graduate work pursued, if any, including GPA.
- Cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a scale of 4.00 for all undergraduate work and 3.00 for all graduate work.
Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL (for International Students from non-TOEFL exempt countries)
- A four-page double-spaced Career Objectives Essay on:
- How will an MBA degree help you in your future career development and transformation?
- What unique attributes or life experiences do you have that may distinguish you from other MBA applicants?
- What do you intend to do or be after you complete the MBA program?
- Acceptable GMAT or GRE Scores at most five (5) years.
- GMAT/GRE Waiver is available.
As a general policy, all applicants must take the GMAT or GRE test and meet the required score. However, GMAT/GRE Exam waivers will be considered on a case-by-case reviews based on the following criteria:
- Hold a graduate degree (MS, JD, MD, Ph.D., or D.D.S.) from a U.S. accredited university or equivalent, OR
- Have a 3:0 or above undergraduate GPA on a scale of 4:00 from a U.S. accredited university or equivalent and at least three years of professional and/or managerial work experience.
- Applicants must meet the above criteria to qualify for a GMAT or GRE waiver.
- Current professional resume showing work and leadership experience.
- Three Letters of Recommendation.
- Completed Degree-seeking Application Form.
Plan of Study
Core Courses
General Electives