Professional MBA

The Professional MBA (PMBA) format generally attracts professionals early in their career who are seeking career advancement opportunity, and who require advanced

business knowledge and skills to make themselves more competitive in their marketplace. The PMBA format consists of applicants from diverse industries and roles

all around the greater Baton Rouge area.

Overview

PMBA Class Profile

Employment Industry• Chemical Manufacturing• Energy• Financial Services• Healthcare• Consulting• Higher Education

Companies represented:• Albemarle Corporation• ExxonMobil• Shaw Group• State Farm Insurance• Dow Chemical• General Electric• Shell Corporation• Lamar Advertising

PBMA Class of 2013Class Size: 43

What Does the PMBA Provide?

• Professional advancement with no career interruption• The opportunity to have the GMAT waived for exceptional applicants• Opportunities to participate in international study trips to Brazil, China and

India each year• Tuition and fees which include books, parking and meals on class nights

This format provides students with:

Curriculum

Two versions of the Professional MBA Format are offered, both taught by the same faculty.• Track 1 meets two evenings per week (6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.). Each 11-week quarter,

two courses are completed. Students are admitted in August of each year and graduate 22 months later

• Track 2 meets one evening per week (6:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.). Each 11-week quarter, one course is completed. Students are admitted in August of each year and graduate 44 months later

The 42 credit hour core curriculum assures the student an in-depth understanding of all core business areas. 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 PMBA track, unlike the Flores EMBA track, contains no international residency component.

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: 3 years of post-baccalaureate,

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

from past/current employers or professorsV. 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 undergraduate 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 successful in a demanding graduate program.

NOTE: To request a GMAT waiver contact Leah Whitmire (lwhitm3@lsu.edu) for the Professional 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 in the Business Education Complex two nights per week• Costs include tuition, university fees, professional fees, textbooks, class

materials and meal before class

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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