Masters Degree in Business Administration

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.

  1. On Campus MBA 100%
  2. Online MBA
  3. JD/MBA
  4. 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:

  1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. Institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
  2. Official Transcript showing all undergraduate and graduate work pursued, if any, including GPA.
  3. 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)
  4. 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?
  5. Acceptable GMAT or GRE Scores at most five (5) years.
  6. 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:

    1. Hold a graduate degree (MS, JD, MD, Ph.D., or D.D.S.) from a U.S. accredited university or equivalent, OR
    2. 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.
    3. Applicants must meet the above criteria to qualify for a GMAT or GRE waiver.
  7. Current professional resume showing work and leadership experience.
  8. Three Letters of Recommendation.
  9. Completed Degree-seeking Application Form.

Plan of Study

Core Courses

MBAP 511BFinancial and Managerial Acct.

3

MBAP 512BManagerial Economics

3

MBAP 513BQuantitative Analys Bus Dec

3

MBAP 514BFinancial Management

3

MBAP 515BInformation Systems Management

3

MBAP 516BOrganizational Behavior

3

MBAP 518BInternational Business

3

MBAP 519BMarketing Management

3

MBAP 520BBusiness Strategic Decision

3

General Electives

MBAP 521BFinancial Accounting

3

MBAP 522BEntrepreneurial Finance

3

MBAP 523BEntrepreneurship Int'l Busin

3

MBAP 526BHuman Resource Management

3

MBAP 527BEmployment Law

3

MBAP 528BStaffing & Perform Mgmt

3

MBAP 529BFranchising

3

MBAP 531BInternational Trade/Global Com

3

MBAP 532BInternational Finance

3

MBAP 536BLogistics Management

3

MBAP 537BGlobal Supply Chain Management

3

MBAP 538BProject Management

3

MBAP 539BEnterprise Res Planning Sys

3

MBAP 541BFinancial Accounting

3

MBAP 542BTax Planning and Research

3

MBAP 543BAdvanced Auditing

3

MBAP 544BSpecial Topics in Accounting

3

MBAP 546BInvestment and Portfolio Manag

3

MBAP 547BCorporate Finance

3

MBAP 548BFinancial Markets & Institutio

3

MBAP 551BBrand Mgmt &Product Developmen

3

MBAP 552BInternational Marketing

3

MBAP 553BStrategic Sales Management

3

MBAP 554BMarketing Research & Analytics

3

MBAP 595BInternship Experience

3

MBAP 596BSpecial Projects

3