Executive MBA

The Flores Executive Program is designed for working professionals who would like to earn their MBA while continuing their current employment. Each class of students

progresses through the curriculum together and are encouraged to learn from each other through traditional academic work and shared experiences.

Overview

Class Profile

Employment Industry• Manufacturing• Energy• Transportation/Logistics• Healthcare• Consulting• Construction

Companies represented:• Entergy Corporation• Turner Industries• Cajun Constructors, Inc.• PPG Industries• IHOP Corporation

EBMA Class of 2012

Class Size: 13

What You’ll Gain

• Improve their business management and organizational skills• Develop analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills• Integrate emerging technologies into your career• Develop a network of high-performing colleagues outside your company• Master cutting-edge business tools and methods• Enhance your leadership skills• Save money—tuition costs also cover books, parking, meals, international

study trip and other services

By enrolling in this program, students will:

Curriculum

The Flores Executive MBA Program is intended for the working professional with a minimum of 8 years of business experience. The program constitutes 17 months of study over two academic years with classes held on alternate Fridays and Saturdays.

The 45-hour core curriculum consists of 15 courses covering all major business fields. The curriculum includes three elective courses, which cover special topics of interest. The elective courses are selected with the interests of the current class of students in mind. Recent elective classes have included Business Planning, Negotiations, and Advanced Topics in Management and Leadership. The Flores EMBA Program concludes with an international residency in China, which reflects the global perspective integral to the entire curriculum.

Admissions CriteriaProfessional and Executive MBA Process• Complete the online graduate school application here• Pay the $50 application fee to the graduate school ($70 for international students)

I. GPA: 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scaleII. GMAT or GRE: Required; waivers considered*III. Work Experience: 8 years of post-baccalaureate,

professional work experienceIV. Letters of Reference: Two letters of reference: preferably

from past/current employersV. Essay: Provide a personal statement that includes how a

MBA will position you for career development and personal growth, and unique attributes or life experiences that set you apart from other candidates, and how your participation will enhance our learning environment

VI. Resume: Professional resumeVII. Residency: Part-time residency

*Candidates potentially eligible for a waiver include prospects with: a strong record of undergradaute performance (ex: 3.0 GPA or greater in a rigorous curriculum- including but not limited to- an LSU-equivalent degree in business, engineering, or science); post-baccalaureate, professional work experience (ex: leadership of teams, budgetary responsibility, or management of a staff); other credentials, including advanced graduate degrees, or supporting evidence that the candidate would be sucessful in a demaning graduate program.NOTE: To request a GMAT waiver contact Dana Hart (dhart@lsu.edu) for the Executive Flores MBA Program.

Fees

*Tuition costs listed are estimates; the LSU Board of Supervisors may modify tuition and/or fees at any time without advance notice.

• Classes meet alternate weekends.• Costs include tuition, university fees, professional fees, textbooks, class

materials, breakfast and lunch, and two-week international study-abroad trip.

Please visit the LSU Office of Student Aid & Scholarships for information on Financial Aid

Contact Us

The LSU Flores MBA ProgramBusiness Education Complex, Room 2000

Baton Rouge, LA 70803225-578-8867 busmba@lsu.edu

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