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Joe Alleva (left), Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics at LSU, appeared as a guest speaker during the fall 2012 edition of the Distinguished Speaker Series.

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The LSU Flores MBA Program · 4 – 9A Sound Investment · 5 / Program at a Glance · 6 / Customize Your Future · 8

Our Faculty · 10 – 15Our Core Faculty · 11 / Our Specialization Faculty · 14

Centers and Institutes · 16 – 19Introduction · 17

Emerging Markets Initiative · 20 – 21Globalization · 21

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Student Life · 22 – 25Connecting On and Off Campus · 23 / My LSU · 24 / University Resources · 24

Your LSU Flores MBA Experience · 26 – 35Your LSU Flores MBA Experience · 27 / Perspectives on the LSU Flores MBA Program · 28 / Community Involvement · 30 / Student Services · 31 / Career Preparation · 31 / Diary of an LSU Flores MBA · 32 / Alumni Spotlight · 34 / Career Development · 36 / Global Reach · 37 / Intern Spotlight · 38

Apply Now · 40 – 44Application Process · 40 / Assistantships, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Student Financing · 42 / Life in Baton Rouge · 43 / Visit · 44

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Welcome from the Director & Dean

Richard White Jr.LSU E. J. Ourso College of BusinessDean

You are about to embark on a path that will forever change your understanding of business.

LSU’s E. J. Ourso College of Business, an AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) International accredited institution for more than seven decades, has provided premier graduate education through the awarding of MBAs since 1935.

Over the years, we have worked diligently with local, regional, national, and global entities to continually improve the LSU Flores MBA Program. We have done so by ensuring our students receive innovative, challenging, and relevant instruction. The evidence of our success is plentiful.

The LSU Flores MBA Program is consistently ranked among the Top 50 public programs in the nation. This is a testament to the accomplishments of our alumni, the achievements of our students, the research and insight of our faculty, and recognition by recruiters and organizations that seek out LSU Flores MBAs. We endeavor to provide a real-world education through various initiatives and events and work to attract the best candidates to our program.

In fact, a limited number of graduate assistantships with tuition waiver, and merit-based scholarships are available to high performing applicants.

We invite you to realize your potential. Our faculty, staff, and alumni are proven contributors to the international business community. Join us. Focus on your specialization. Achieve your goal.

Just as Jim and Cherie Flores made the decision to invest in our future, we hope you will make the ultimate investment of investing in yourself.Ed Watson

LSU Flores MBA Program Director; Associate Dean for Graduate Programs

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Our sponsorship of the LSU Flores MBA Program at LSU has been one of the most rewarding investments that Cherie and I have ever made. National recognition and individual student contributions continue to make an impact in Louisiana and throughout the entire United States as LSU Flores MBAs populate the workforce of many of the leading companies of the 21st century. We look forward to the continuation of this tradition with each graduating class.

Jim and Cherie Flores endowed the MBA program in 1997. Jim Flores is chairman and chief executive officer of Plains Exploration and Production, a national independent oil and gas company.

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The Flores MBA Program1

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The LSU Flores MBA Program is an educational experience that will benefit you for a lifetime. Our curriculum is focused on the fast-paced, innovative world of business and incorporates interaction with experienced faculty, business leaders, and diverse classmates. If you are ready to make the ultimate investment in your success, then this is the right program for you.

LSU Flores MBA alumni have climbed to the executive suite in organizations such as The Shaw Group, ExxonMobil, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Britton & Koontz Bank. Our alumni can be found in a wide variety of industries and professional fields, including engineering, construction, health care, information technology, marketing, finance, and auditing.

As the flagship program of the E. J. Ourso College of Business, the LSU Flores MBA Program is a vital part of the national attention received by the college and LSU. Our prestigious reputation is reinforced through recent national recognition that includes a Forbes.com ranking of 31 in 2011 among public institutions, based on return on investment, and a ranking of 41 among public business schools in U.S. News & World Report’s “2013 America’s Best Graduate Schools.” In March 2012, Eduniversal ranked our program 38 among programs in North America based on the reputation of the program, career prospects and salary level of first employment after graduation, and satisfaction feedback from students.

Our commitment to business education is unwavering, and our faculty are experts dedicated to advancing our students’ foundation of business knowledge. Faculty utilize innovative methods to ensure a leading edge curriculum. We work hand-in-hand with various components of the E. J. Ourso College to provide relevant specializations. This includes partnering with the world renowned LSU Center for Internal Auditing, which has produced 18 highest student scorers on the International Certified Internal Auditor Exam. Ten of these 18 students are LSU Flores MBA Alumni.

Employers recognize the value of the LSU Flores MBA, and multinationals regularly recruit our students. To further assist our students in the processes of meeting and interviewing with corporate recruiters, we deliver important professional, career, and leadership development opportunities through seminars, workshops, business & industry involvement, advising, and mentoring.

The LSU Flores MBA Program is committed to providing comprehensive business education in an inviting atmosphere that includes the brand new home of the E. J. Ourso College, the Business Education Complex. As the program continues to grow in prestige and national prominence, the value of the LSU Flores MBA grows in both the business and academic communities. Each year, a newly accepted class of students provides fresh, original ideas and strengthens the program through its commitment to excellence.

A Sound Investment

Pictured at left: full-time MBA students in the Business Education Complex’s ideation product design lab.

The Flores MBA Program

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The LSU Flores MBA Program’s curriculum follows the traditional four semester academic schedule, requiring 22 months to complete. Courses reflect the core business principles needed for success and allow you to specialize in two fields of your choice. Through the core course curriculum and your specializations, you will learn to apply modern business management principles to a wide range of problem-solving and decision-making situations in complex, dynamic environments. Additionally, you will develop the capacity to balance quantitative and qualitative aspects and become more knowledgeable about the legal and ethical issues that frequently confront business managers.

The LSU Flores MBA Program holds a mandatory “Launch” the week prior to the start of each fall semester. This is a week-long orientation that prepares you for the program with a series of professional development, academic, and social activities, and it serves as an important time for you to get to know your fellow classmates. At this time, you are assigned to one of four cohorts, which are selected in a manner that ensures every cohort has a diverse set of individuals and perspectives. Each semester, two cohorts are paired for the core classes. This means that by the end of your first year, you will have shared a class with all of your fellow classmates.

LSU Flores MBA students typically pursue summer internships with U.S. or multinational companies during the summer between the first and second year of the program. Our staff can help you get placed in a real-world environment, performing work in your area of interest. Many students even leverage resources right inside the college in order to gain employment. University administrators, Career Services, deans, directors, faculty, and our research institutes often provide students many opportunities for employment right here at LSU.

The LSU Flores MBA Program also offers a dual degree program with the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center in which students can earn a JD/MBA in four years. If you are interested in pursuing this option, you will need to apply to both schools separately and adhere to the requirements for both programs.

Program at a Glance

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* Most students hold an internship over the summer to gain valuable work experience in their area of interest. Students have placed well around the U.S. in a variety of fields and, more recently, more emphasis is placed on international placement.

Many students also work as graduate assistants for a unit in the E. J. Ourso College of Business or across the LSU campus.

Students also find time for international study trips and vacations.

Pre-Program 1st Semester 2nd Semester Summer 3rd Semester 4th Semester

Seminar: Practice of Business Internship* Seminar: Practice of BusinessLaunch

Students engage in leadership and professional development activities throughout the LSU Flores MBA Program.

Financial Accounting Cost Accounting Economic Environment of the FirmManaging Sources of Competitive Advantage

Marketing Administration Financial ManagementUnderstanding Behavior in Organizations

Legal Environment of the Firm

Managerial StatisticsOperations and Supply Management

Elective II Elective IV

Information Systems Elective I Elective III Elective V

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Specializations are offered for you to gain cutting-edge knowledge and skills to help drive your career.

Analytics — application of statistics and operations research using technologies to solve business problems.

Finance — acquisition and utilization of capital by individuals, businesses, and organizations.

Global Entrepreneur — combination of globalization with entrepreneurship to explore opportunities and learn how to leverage emerging markets new products or services.

Healthcare Management — analysis and management of overall healthcare structure.

Human Resource Management — understanding the strategic approach to the overall management of an organization’s employees.

Internal Audit — application of a risk assurance consulting function through operations, compliance, and financial evaluations.

Management Consulting — advising firms and offering solutions to improve organizational performance.

Marketing Analytics — application of statistics and operations research to maximize marketing effectiveness.

Supply Chain Management — coordination of resources and activities across multiple organizations.

Customized — The LSU Flores MBA Program will allow you to work with its expert business faculty to develop a specialization that provides the skills you need, regardless of your career goals. You will select three business courses from an approved list to customize your specialization. Past examples include sports marketing, management, real estate, and project management.

Customize Your Future

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The BEC classrooms provide students an intimate, high-tech learning environment.

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LSU MBA Program Faculty2

Pictured from left to right: Jianan Wu, Chris Dentzel, Hettie Richardson, Richard White, Young Chun, Ed Watson, Ye-Sho Chen, Rajesh Narayanan, Faik Koray, and Michael Kirby.

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Michael A. BanksVisiting Assistant Professor Banks teaches the MBA capstone strategy course.

Don M. Chance, PhD, CFAProfessor Chance teaches the MBA core course in finance and an elective in financial risk management. He is a recognized expert in derivative markets and risk management and has authored three books and numerous scholarly and applied articles on these subjects and other topics in finance.

Young H. Chun, PhDProfessor Chun teaches the MBA core course in business statistics. His research focuses on business analytics, decision science, and quality management. In 2011, he received the Best Paper in Application of Theory Award from Northeast Decision Science Institute. Chun has also received the first-year MBA Professor of the Year award 10 times.

LSU Flores MBA faculty are recognized in business and academic circles as leaders and experts. Our faculty are advisors and consultants to businesses, thought leaders, influencers, and are widely published in business and academic periodicals. They are dedicated to providing the best business education possible and possess the skills to teach you how to become technically sharp, analytically tuned, and business savvy.

Our Faculty

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James S. Fargason, CFE, CIA, CMA, CPA, JD, LLMInstructor Fargason teaches the MBA core course in business law and the MBA negotiations course. His two law degrees include an advanced degree in international and comparative law. He is a certified public accountant and has been a member of the auditing and legal professions for more than 15 years. He has earned the second-year MBA Professor of the Year award several times.

Faik A. Koray, PhDProfessor Koray teaches the MBA core course in economics. He specializes in macroeconomics and international finance, and his research focuses on the dynamic effects of fiscal policy on the economy.

Min-Hin Carol Liu, PhD, CPAAssistant Professor Liu teaches the MBA core course in cost accounting. Her upper-level accounting class partners with the Louisiana Business & Technology Center Student Incubator to offer consulting services on accounting information systems and tax preparation services to student business owners.

Hettie A. Richardson, PhDProfessor Richardson teaches the MBA core course in organizational behavior and is the co-chair of the Rucks Department of Management. Her expertise includes strategic human resource management. Additionally, she was named one of The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2008.

Andrew H. Schwarz, PhDAssociate Professor Schwarz teaches the MBA core course in management information systems. He specializes in enabling organizations to be more effective using technology and has been named one of the Top 75 researchers in the global IT academic community for the past three years. Additionally, he was named one of The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Top 40 Under 40” in 2010.

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Samuel L. Tiras, PhD, CPAProfessor Tiras teaches the MBA core course in financial accounting. He is a certified public accountant, and his research is focused primarily on financial reporting and auditing. Professor Tiras has also taught extensively in various areas, including accounting principles.

James R. Van Scotter, PhDAssociate Professor Van Scotter teaches the MBA core course in organizational behavior. His research focus centers on identifying, measuring, and understanding the predictors of success in e-commerce. Additionally, he develops and teaches innovative courses in e-commerce and web analytics. In 2012, he was named the EWARDS Technology Educator of the Year for his work with the ISDS Department’s Master of Science in Analytics program.

Edward F. Watson, PhDProfessor Watson is associate dean for Graduate Programs, director of the LSU Flores MBA Program, and teaches the MBA core course in operations management. His teaching and research interests include global operations and supply chain management, technology management, and IT-enabled business transformation.

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Jianan Wu, PhD> Department of Marketing Associate Professor

Glenn E. Sumners, CIA, CPA, CFE, DBA> LSU Center for Internal Auditing Director> Department of Accounting Professor

Joseph R. Mason, PhD> Department of Finance Professor

Ye-Sho Chen, PhD> Emerging Markets Initiative Director> Department of Information Systems & Decision

Sciences Professor

Robert T. Justis, PhD> LSU Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute

Advisor> Rucks Department of Management Professor

Thomas J. Karam, PhD> Department of Marketing Instructor

Michael P. Kirby, MBA> Department of Finance Instructor

Walter A. Morales, CFA> Department of Finance Instructor> Commonwealth Advisors President & Chief

Investment Officer

Suzanne D. Pawlowski, PhD> Department of Information Systems & Decision

Sciences Associate Professor

Kerry S. Sauley, PhD> Rucks Department of Management Instructor

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Rucks Department of Management’s Kerry Sauley is known for his teaching style and ability to reach a vast audience.

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Centers and Institutes3

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In addition to the academic departments, centers and institutes housed in the E. J. Ourso College of Business fuel much of its research, outreach, and thought leadership. Through private donations and federal and state grants, researchers and practitioners expand the frontier of knowledge development and education in their respective areas. Centers and institutes address deep issues of academic concern and critical needs of current business and government entities. They also facilitate solutions that can be distributed and shared through various networks and mechanisms.

Many LSU Flores MBA students perform critical work in these centers and institutes as graduate assistants, earning student stipends and tuition waivers in the program. Graduate assistantships are résumé-building opportunities where students are challenged to solve real-world problems through effective written and verbal communication.

The Louisiana Business & Technology Center

Founded in 1988, the Louisiana Business & Technology Center (LBTC) works to enhance economic development in Louisiana by supporting existing small businesses and developing new businesses. By serving as a proving ground for technology applications and utilization the LBTC fosters growth in the new business segment, increases diversification, and helps create jobs to further expand Louisiana’s economic development.

LSU Center for Internal Auditing

LSU was endorsed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) as the pilot school in 1985 to develop an innovative educational program in internal auditing. Today, the LSU Center for Internal Auditing (LSUCIA) is in the IIA Internal Audit Education Partnership Program (IAEP) and is considered the premier internal audit program in the world. LSUCIA provides training to graduate and undergraduate students and is the model program for institutions around the world.

Introduction

Pictured at left: students discuss business plans at the LTBC Student Incubator.

Centers and Institutes

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LSU Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute

The LSU Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute’s mission is to promote and foster entrepreneurial practices through education, outreach, and research. The institute seeks to inspire, innovate, integrate, and implement new ways of thinking to positively impact students, the regional economy in Louisiana, and the nation. A multidisciplinary institute, the Stephenson Entrepreneurship Institute works closely with the LBTC to assist in economic development and small business development-related endeavors.

The Division of Economic Development

The Division of Economic Development (DED) conducts applied economics research on a wide variety of topics. Projects include economic impact studies, program evaluations, forecasting, and a broad range of research assessing the impact of potential policies. The division also produces the annual Louisiana Economic Outlook (LEO), which analyzes the state’s economy and that of major metropolitan employment for the next two years.

Highway Safety Research Group

The Highway Safety Research Group (HSRG) is responsible for collecting, maintaining, storing, and analyzing crash data captured from law enforcement agencies statewide. This data is used for many research studies and to produce an annual crash data fact book. Fact books are used in setting policies and selecting projects and programs to improve the safety of Louisiana’s roadways. The HSRG also provides software development and support for information innovations used by law enforcement agencies around the state.

Real Estate Research Institute

The Real Estate Research Institute (RERI) was established in 1985, with the mission of encouraging, supporting, and conducting real estate research. RERI conducts an annual conference in conjunction with the Baton Rouge Association of Realtors. Additionally, the institute seeks and has received federal funding for spatial research. This funding helps provide students with support and research training.

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SMART Lab

Funded by LSU’s Center for Computation and Technology (CCT), the Securities Market Analysis Research and Trading Lab (SMART Lab) simulates an interactive training floor where students gain experience in the fast-paced world of securities analysis, research, and trading. The lab is equipped with the latest professional analytic software, which gives students significant on-the-job style training in portfolio construction, risk management, and financial engineering.

Alex Mouton, who graduated in May 2011, worked as a graduate assistant for the Highway Safety Research Group. LSU Flores MBAs may be offered assistantships if they qualify.

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Emerging Markets Initiative4

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To be successful in today’s economy, business leaders need to understand the economic, social, political, and cultural forces that shape the way business is conducted in various parts of the world. The college focuses on the BRIC economies (Brazil, Russia, India, and China), and LSU Flores MBA students are afforded an opportunity to participate in annual international business study trips to China, India, and Brazil. LSU Flores MBA alumni, recruiters, and the business community are passionately involved in fundraising to offer students international trip scholarships.

During their international experience in China, students broaden their knowledge of Chinese business by learning more about this emerging market’s history, culture, and global business practices. They meet with various business leaders across many industries to learn more about business challenges and career opportunities within the global economy, and they may also explore economic development and career opportunities with specific U.S.- and China-based businesses.

The China trip also includes cultural outings to important areas such as the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. Students typically visit Beijing, Shanghai, and one or more additional cities.

Recently, the E. J. Ourso College of Business forged a new relationship with the University of São Paulo to also offer a weeklong study trip to Brazil during LSU’s spring break. Mirroring the China trip, students study Brazilian history, culture, language, and global business practices. There is a balanced mix of site visits to industry, guest business and academic lectures, and cultural and social activities to keep the trip exciting and productive.

Students took the first study abroad trip to India in January 2012, to visit and learn from university and business partners. Students are encouraged to inquire for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Many of our alumni work in, and lead, multinationals. We expect future graduates to find significant opportunities in the global economy. Our globalization initiative helps students prepare for post-graduate worldwide opportunities.

Globalization

Globalization is a key strategic initiative of the E. J. Ourso College of Business.

Pictured at left: students take part in some sightseeing during one of our international trips to India.

Emerging Markets Initiative

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Student Life5

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A New Home – The Business Education ComplexA nationally prominent source of business talent and education, the E. J. Ourso College of Business defines business education in Louisiana. Appropriately for this dynamic world of business education, the college moved into the Business Education Complex (BEC) in the summer of 2012. The BEC provides the college a physical presence suited to the needs of its students, faculty, and programs.

The BEC is comprised of a four-story rotunda, two classroom/faculty office pavilions, and a large auditorium that together surround a central courtyard. Designed by nationally recognized architectural firm ikon.5 and Coleman Partners, the BEC is the latest iconic architectural landmark of the LSU campus.

More than half of the BEC is devoted to tiered interactive classrooms, collaborative breakout/project rooms, specialized spaces such as an ideation product design lab and the SMART Lab, quiet study areas, and a variety of community areas. A modern computer network, including audio-visual equipment, empowers faculty to videoconference with guest speakers from all over the world, and the 300-seat auditorium allows more students to learn from distinguished guest lecturers.

The heart of the new complex is The Commons, a 4,000 square-foot central atrium in The Rotunda, with an adjacent CC’s Community Coffee House. Study spaces and areas for group meetings solidify The Rotunda as a place of community and daily interactions. It can also be transformed into a venue for hosting receptions, dinners, presentations, and career events.

Connecting On and Off Campus

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University Resources

LSU Department of University Recreation

University Recreation (UREC) is a vital component of quality of life for the LSU community. UREC’s mission is to provide comprehensive, high-quality recreational facilities, programs, and services that support learning, lifelong participation, and that meet the educational, recreational, and competitive needs of our students, faculty, and staff. To fulfill its mission, UREC employs the Student Recreation Center and the UREC Sport & Adventure Complex. Membership fees for full-time students are included in university fees.

LSU Student Union

The LSU Student Union recently completed a renovation that includes the addition of approximately 50,000 square-feet. The facility houses the LSU Bookstore, a compacted Barnes & Noble, a branch of Campus Federal Credit Union, a student art gallery, the Union Theater, and ATMs from area banks. Other general amenities include a travel agency, a barbershop, Starbucks, TicketMaster outlet, meeting facilities, and a McDonald’s.

Additionally, the Tiger Lair Food Court houses other well-known food providers, and the LSU Magnolia Room Restaurant offers a centrally located eatery on campus.

MyLSU is the email and online access service used by the LSU community. Through My LSU, university students receive a one gigabyte email account and 50 megabytes of file storage space that can be accessed from any Internet capable computer. Students also have access to many general and specialized software packages, including Microsoft Office suites, multimedia editors and players, and presentation software available through special licensing agreements with the university.

MyLSU also offers students a convenient way to register for classes, check grades, pay fees, and use Moodle, a community learning tool whereby professors and students can post assignments, grades, announcements, and communicate with each other online.

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LSU Libraries

The LSU Libraries, anchored by the Troy H. Middleton Library, contain more than 3 million volumes. Hill Memorial Library houses several special collections, including the Louisiana and Lower Mississippi Valley Collections, the E.A. McIlhenny Natural History Collection, the T. Harry Williams Center for Oral History, and the United States Civil War Center. A regional depository for U.S. government documents, patents, and Louisiana state documents, the LSU libraries also house an extensive collection of United Nations documents.

Using My LSU, students can access the LSU libraries’ online catalog. Electronic versions of academic journal articles and selected full-length books are made available via numerous online databases through My LSU.

The LSU War Memorial was dedicated in 1998 in memory of those university students who have given the ultimate sacrifice in conflicts dating back to World War I. Memorial Tower is a monument to all Louisianians who gave their lives during World War I.

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LSU Flores MBA Experience6

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Our success is measured by the quality of professionals that we help to develop, not by the number of graduates we produce. As such, we are committed to keeping admission standards for the LSU Flores MBA Program high and class sizes small. The average total enrollment is 150 students, with a typical core class of approximately 35 students and smaller elective classes. Low student-to-professor ratios mean courses are focused, and the exchange of ideas in the classroom is abundant. LSU Flores MBAs receive a wealth of personal attention from the faculty. They have great interactive learning experiences with innumerable opportunities to engage in thought-provoking discussions and debate, and participate in hands-on activities. Classroom experiences are supplemented with out-of-class activities that include faculty, staff, and members of our business community.

Due to the collaborative nature of the program, the caliber of your classmates has a tremendous impact on the quality of your MBA experience. The LSU Flores MBA Program continues to attract an increasingly diverse, proficient, and motivated student body. Students bring a wide variety of work experience and expertise to the program, which enhances classroom dynamics. Aside from business backgrounds, LSU Flores MBAs come from the fields of engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, and liberal arts.

Your LSU Flores MBA Experience

LSU Flores MBA Students learn working with members of your cohort will greatly enhance your LSU Flores MBA Experience.

Pictured at left: MBA classes are held within close proximity of LSU’s Tiger Stadium.

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Perspectives on the LSU Flores MBA ProgramPractice of Business, presented as Friday morning seminars, addresses topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship, global business practices, professional development, and career development. You will benefit from the advice and knowledge of business professionals and leaders who have broad and deep experiences across many industries and in many functions. On-site visits to local business organizations, such as Coca-Cola, are also an important part of the Practice of Business curriculum. These guided tours offer a chance to see a business from every angle and the tangible effects of business strategy.

In & Out of the Classroom

In the classroom, you are provided opportunities to develop professional skills through lectures, presentations, case studies, and group projects. Guest speakers from different backgrounds share their professional experiences to give you a glimpse into different business worlds. Additionally, you will benefit from experiential learning opportunities such as the SMART Lab and the LBTC.

Learning takes place outside the classroom as well, and site visits are a large part of the LSU Flores MBA experience. Students have taken trips to various businesses in and around the Greater Baton Rouge Area, including the Port of New Orleans. Additionally, academic credits can be earned through summer internships and co-op experiences.

The LSU MBA Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) is also an integral part of the LSU Flores MBA Program. Through this series, you will gain insight into the forces that shape the business world from executives who face and manage those issues daily. This forum allows you to get practical answers to questions from executives and learn valued lessons from their past experiences.

Practice of Business (POB), presented as Friday morning seminars, addresses topics such as leadership, entrepreneurship, global business practices, professional development, and career development. You will benefit from the advice and knowledge of business professionals and leaders who have broad an d deep experiences across many industries and in many functions. On-site visits to local business organizations, such as Coca-Cola, are also an important part of the Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy curriculum. These guided tours offer a chance to see a business from every angle and the tangible effects of business strategy.

Ochsner Baton Rouge’s CEO Mitch Wasden spoke to students during a POB in spring 2012 on the different levels of leadership.

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The LSU Flores MBA Distinguished Speaker Series (DSS) is an integral part of the LSU Flores MBA Program. Through this series, you will gain insight into the forces that shape the business world from executives who face and manage those issues daily. This forum allows you to get practical answers to questions from executives and fuel your future success.

In the spring of 2012, the DSS featured Joe Winkler, chairman and CEO of Complete Production Services; Joe Alleva, LSU vice chancellor and director of athletics; and Christel Slaughter, a principal at SSA Consultants.

Christel Slaughter, PhD, a principal at an organizational development and management consulting firm, SSA Consultants, was a DSS speaker in spring 2012.

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The Flores MBA Association (MBAA) is a graduate-level student organization designed to enhance the MBA experience. Since its inception, the MBAA has served as an effective conduit between our students, the community, and business leaders from around the globe. The primary goals of the MBAA are to:

j Promote personal and professional growth outside of the classroom setting

j Nourish a strong, lasting sense of camaraderie between our fellow students

j Develop extensive professional networks to benefit both students and business leaders

j Uphold a positive professional image of the LSU Flores MBA Program

Full-time MBA students at the MBAA annual golf tournament to benefit Boys Hope Girls Hope.

In spring 2012, the DSS featured Joe Winkler, chairman and chief executive officer of Complete Production Services; Joe Alleva, LSU Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics; and Christel Slaughter, a principal of SSA Consultants.

Community Involvement

LSU Flores MBA students are active in the Baton Rouge community and are recognized as assets. They give to the community through their involvement in the Flores MBA Association’s Annual Golf Tournament and the National Association of Women MBA’s Keep the Pace 5K. The golf tournament’s proceeds are contributed to a local charitable organization, while the 5K is held to support the Charlotte Murray Pace Memorial Scholarship Fund. Involvement in the Flores MBA Association and NAWMBA-LSU also provides networking opportunities with each other and community leaders.

At Work

Many LSU Flores MBA students are employed as graduate and teaching assistants across LSU’s campus. They are selected because students from the program have a reputation of being hard-working and disciplined. In their roles as graduate assistants, students develop specialized knowledge in many different fields while honing their professional skills.

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The National Association of Women MBAs LSU Chapter (NAWMBA-LSU) is an active organization that aims to develop and empower its members within, while assisting and supporting the community outside through informative workshops, influential speakers, exciting events, and beneficial networking. NAWMBA-LSU seeks to provide opportunities for growth and success for its members. Furthermore, by focusing outward into the community, primarily on women’s causes, NAWMBA–LSU aims to elevate women in the broader social spectrum.

Student Services

Student services provided by the LSU Flores MBA Office facilitate a smooth transition into the program. Working with students to plan their specializations and their overarching career goals, the LSU Flores MBA Program staff helps students with questions regarding class registration, financial aid, fee bill payments, and programming.

Career Services

As an LSU Flores MBA, you will have access to the university’s Career Services and LSU Flores MBA staff members and faculty who can assist you to develop your career opportunities. Our primary goal is to place MBAs in exciting positions at leading companies as interns or full-time employees. In addition to fostering relationships with corporate recruiters, career guidance by faculty and staff, and career mentoring by alumni and the business community, are provided. An array of services are available, such as mock interviews, résumé critiquing, company research, salary negotiation, and interviewing advice.

Past officers of the NAWMBA – LSU.

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Launch Week

During Launch, I met most everyone I was entering the Flores MBA Program with and got to know everyone in my cohort. I also attended a welcome brunch hosted by the LSU chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs before Launch Week began, and it was nice to see some familiar faces. Launch Week is fun because it isn’t all about being in the classroom.

We learned about teamwork, cooperation, and other business essentials through activities and participated in great socials and networking opportunities.

My professors previewed what we would be covering during the upcoming semester and certainly made it sound

like it would be intense. During the week, I also worked with the LSU Flores MBA Program’s staff on improving my résumé. Many larger companies visited campus early in the fall, as they normally do, and some of my top picks for companies to work for scheduled interviews early in September.

The Saturday prior to the start of classes I went tubing down a river with the Flores MBA Association (MBAA). It was fun meeting second-year students and getting great advice about the first semester.

First Semester

The first few weeks of class were really difficult, and transitioning from undergraduate to graduate school was more work than I initially thought it

would be. I had taken a few accounting classes as an undergrad, so I thought I would breeze through Understanding Financial Information. This accounting class, however, was from a perspective unlike any other I had taken before.

On top of my school work I also worked with the LSU Flores MBA staff to find an internship for the summer. Even though I had only been in school for three weeks officially, recruiters from the big companies were already visiting campus.

I met with my classmates almost every weeknight to work on different presentations. My group members were from a variety of different academic backgrounds. Some had graduated from their undergraduate programs recently, and some brought with them a handful of years from being in the workforce. It was great to interact with such a diverse group.

After the first couple of months I grew accustomed to what my new life entailed. The MBAA events held on the weekends were really fun, and I was able to bond with my classmates.

Outside of the MBAA, I attended every home football game that I could. There is nothing like a Saturday night in Death Valley (a.k.a. Tiger Stadium). Tailgating and learning all of the cheers along with my classmates were a blast as well.

Second Semester

I felt much more comfortable at the start of my second semester than I did at the beginning of my first. A new year had begun, literally, and being in the program truly felt like a fully integrated part of my life. In my classes, I was reunited with my cohort, and the familiarity of having recognizable faces in my next slate of classes was comforting.

We went to Brazil as part of the college and program’s emphasis on globalization. The country has such a rich culture and continues to be an important emerging market for American businesses. The experience was amazing.

Even without football in the mix, the semester flew by. The classwork was challenging but manageable, and I

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Everyone’s LSU Flores MBA Experience is different. It will be what you make of it. There are some things that are universal to all of us as LSU Flores MBAs, however, and I was glad that the program’s staff gave me a great indication of what was in store from start to finish. It was an exciting two years and now, diploma in hand, I’m happy to give you a taste of what you can expect.

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definitely felt my professional skills were developed further in those few months. The fall could not get here soon enough for me, but it would have to wait until my busy summer was over.

Summer

As if Brazil had not been incredible enough, I had the opportunity to squeeze in the program’s annual two-week study trip to China before beginning my summer internship. The experience was packed with outings to various businesses and cultural events. I learned a great deal about doing business in China and was inspired to pursue opportunities with multinational corporations that have interests there.

My internship was with a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Texas, but my duties for the company took me to Virginia. Many of my classmates accepted internships all over the U.S., including Baton Rouge, but a few went overseas. It was great to apply what I had learned my first two semesters in a real-world setting, and I could not have asked for a better experience.

Repeatedly my company coworkers and bosses told me how impressed they were with me, and I was very hopeful my internship would lead to a full-time offer.

Third Semester

One year down, one year to go.

I returned for Launch Week and even helped the program staff organize some aspects of it. It was exciting to meet the incoming students, to catch up with my classmates, and find out what their internships were like. Imagining that just one year ago I was in the same place as the new first-year students was difficult, especially when I took into account everything I had learned since I first stepped foot on campus and how much I had developed professionally.

My focus that semester was two-fold. I was trying to find a job while concentrating on my classes. Certainly it was a bit of a juggling act, but I knew it would be best to start applying early to help ensure I had a job before graduating in the spring.

Of course the fall meant another season of LSU Football, and a perk of being a second-year MBA student is that you get to sit with your classmates in a reserved section in the stadium to cheer the Tigers on to victory. Besides the fun I had learning even more with my cohort, I really enjoyed getting to know many of the first-year students.

Fourth Semester

After a mild winter, spring returned to Baton Rouge. The weather was beautiful, and that only added to keeping me busy. The MBAA hosted its annual charity golf tournament, and the local NAWMBA chapter hosted its annual 5K run to help fund a memorial scholarship. I participated in both.

That final semester was really devoted to my specialization and going through my last few elective classes. All of my electives taught me so much about my field of study. Additionally, that final semester presented me with a life changing decision to make. The company I had interned with the previous summer offered me a position in its home office, and I accepted.

Thankfully, the program’s Student Services staff aided me greatly when it came time for me to negotiate a salary with my new employer. For the final two months of the program I found myself looking forward to starting my new position, but my classes were still engaging and kept me grounded in the present.

April and May of that year flew by. Honestly, the two years of the program flew by. It was an enjoyable experience, I made wonderful friends, and I know I can count on the program to be there for me even though I am no longer a student. Keeping in touch with what is going on back in Baton Rouge is easy thanks to the college’s website, Facebook, and Twitter. Many of my cohorts and fellow LSU Flores MBAs are even on LinkedIn. Additionally, the LSU Flores MBA Alumni Association works to bring us together from time to time.

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Erica Aucoin, Class of 2005Project Manager · Entergy Corporation

How did the program prepare you for the future?Having an engineering background, the LSU Flores MBA Program provided me with the diversity of knowledge needed to succeed in today’s corporate environment. I learned how to apply my analytical point of view to a broader set of challenges and therefore added more value to my employer.

Did you have any “Eureka!” moments while in the program?I don’t recall any specific moments, but one of the most valuable things you learn in the program is how to function and thrive in a team environment. So much so that you develop lasting relationships with those teammates. I even married one.

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Lance Glaser, Class of 2010Project Services Field Accounting Manager · Performance Contractors, Inc.

How did the program prepare you for the future?Through the hard work of a dedicated faculty and staff, the LSU Flores MBA Program provided me not only with refined management, leadership and technical skills, but also networking opportunities that reached beyond the borders of the United States. While attending the LSU Flores MBA Program, I was able to take advantage of one of the study trips to Brazil, which helped me to gain a new perspective of today’s global economy and the importance of the worldwide emerging markets.

Did you have any “Eureka!” or “lightbulb” moments while you were in the program?There were many moments while I was in the LSU Flores MBA Program that challenged me to think from a different viewpoint. Whether it was during group sessions, lectures, Practice of Business seminars, or listening to one of our many speakers during the program’s Distinguished Speakers Series, the LSU Flores MBA Program exposed me to real world challenges that today’s leaders are facing, while supplementing the education that I was receiving from the experienced faculty in the classroom.

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Gaines Garrett, Class of 2010CEO · KC Kayaks

How did the program prepare you for the future?The LSU Flores MBA Program gave me the technical skills and, in turn, the confidence to start my own company. Also, having the chance to hear other great entrepreneurs speak inspired me to follow my dreams.

Did you have any “Eureka!” moments while in the program?My “aha” moment came during a presentation from one of our speakers in my entrepreneurship class. It wasn’t until then that I realized that in order to achieve something great, you must be willing to take the risk. I learned that day that you must be willing to fail before success is even an option.

Vivien Luo, Class of 2008

Divisional Strategic Planning Analyst · BlueCross BlueShield of Louisiana

How did the program prepare you for the future?The program prepared me very well both academically and professionally. I not only gained technical knowledge on management, but also benefited from the large professional network provided by the program. During each semester, the program offered numerous networking opportunities with various local and national companies. These opportunities helped enhance my interpersonal, social, and other critical soft skills. I actually obtained my current job through the MBA alumni network.

Did you have any “Eureka!” or “lightbulb” moments while you were in the program?I chose to specialize in internal auditing during MBA study and through the Center of Internal Auditing got a summer internship opportunity at Deloitte’s Hong Kong office for three months and had a wonderful experience!

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According to a Graduate Management Council survey of more than 1,250 corporate recruiters representing 737 companies, LSU Flores MBAs are set apart by their superior skills in critical areas, including strong work ethic, leadership skills, interpersonal and people management skills, and strategic and analytical thinking.

Our staff is dedicated to ensuring a one-on-one relationship in which you receive valuable career coaching as you search for internships and full-time, post-graduate positions. Once you are admitted to the program, our staff will contact you to discuss your goals. Our program places a strong emphasis on professional development, offering training in résumé building, interviewing, and interpersonal skills. You will have the chance to revise your résumé so that it is eye-catching to recruiters in your field and learn how to be more confident and self-aware in an interview or on the job.

We have an exceptional record of assisting our MBAs in obtaining positions with local, national, and international companies in a variety of industries. There are substantial opportunities for you to meet with potential full-time employers through campus interviewing, networking receptions, career fairs, executive luncheons, evening presentations, and alumni events.

Twice a year, the E. J. Ourso College of Business, along with LSU’s Career Services, hosts the E. J. Ourso College of Business Networking Reception. This is a companion event to LSU’s Career Expo that is designed specifically for LSU Flores MBAs and business undergraduates. More than 70 organizations attend the reception each semester in search of interns and full-time employees. Our staff partners with the reception to offer an area just for LSU Flores MBAs to meet with employers who are looking for MBAs to fill internships and full-time positions. LSU’s Career Services also offers one-day recruiting events throughout the academic year that cater to specific industries and majors.

Career Development

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Global ReachLSU Flores MBAs have accepted internships and full-time positions with companies from around the world. Each year, the LSU Flores MBA Program establishes new relationships that lead to more opportunities for students and graduates, and that trend will only increase as the program and the E. J. Ourso College of Business continue to venture out to emerging markets such as China, India, and Brazil. Listed here is a sampling of the companies who have Flores MBAs as interns or full-time employees in recent years.

ExxonMobil Corporation

PricewaterhouseCoopers

Deloitte & Touche LLP

Ernst & Young

KPMG

Shell Oil Company

The Shaw Group Inc.

Amedisys Inc.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

Entergy Corporation

Capital One Financial Corp

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

Chase Bank

Altria Group Inc.

Freddie Mac Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Chevron Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Humana Inc.

BHP Billiton

Tyco Electronics Ltd.

Conestoga-Rovers & Associates

Grant Thornton LLP

Cameron International Corporation

Nielsen Media Research

Protiviti

Citibank Inc.

McDermott International Inc.

Nestle

Liberty Mutual Group

FDIC Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Plains Exploration and Production Company

Compass Bank

Ochsner

IBM International Business Machines

Fannie Mae Federal National Mortgage Association

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Ashley JonesCompany Interned For: Halston in New York City

What were you doing for Halston?“Product development. That included line development, fabric and notions sourcing, and linelist maintenance.”

What specifically did you find yourself applying to your internship that you learned in year one of the LSU Flores MBA Program?“Many of the marketing principles I learned in my first semester core marketing class were reinforced through my internship this summer. Designing the perfect product for a specific demographic is very important, and with each decision, our target market was always at the forefront of decision making.”

What aspect of the program has translated almost exactly to your internship?“Product development requires a lot of collaboration and teamwork among all the different areas within the company. As a result, the teamwork skills I learned in the MBA program were very important as I worked with design, technical design, merchandising, and production on the Halston Heritage line.”

Malloy MoulisCompany Interned For: Greene’s Energy Group

What are you doing for Greene’s Energy Group?“My job title is accounting/financing intern. I am working in the Lafayette corporate office, but there are more than 40 offices all over the U.S. including Houston, all the major shale plays throughout the U.S., and a pair in Brazil and Singapore. To date, I have performed a general ledger audit for foreign subsidiaries in Brazil and Singapore. I have also reconciled the Q1 2012 fixed asset list with the general ledger for some of companies which make up Greene’s Energy Group (Devin, GEG Brazil, GEG Asia Pacific, and GEG Corporate). Lastly, I am working with the testing and services group financial manager on side projects and have assisted him in some of his profit and loss, EBITDA, NPV, and other various metric analyses.”

What specifically do you find yourself applying to your internship that you learned in year one of the LSU Flores MBA Program?“I apply my knowledge of accounting and finance to my internship, specifically dealing with fixed assets, depreciation, and overall understanding of the general ledger. The finance also comes in on some of my side projects. The finance manager uses NPV analysis to help determine if the company should purchase new equipment in the renal division, so I sit in and help perform these analyses.”

What aspect of the program has translated almost exactly to your internship?“Here at Greene’s Energy Group, similar to the LSU Flores MBA Program, networking is huge. Obviously, internal networking is great because you see those people every day, but the largest network is with the customers. Greene’s depends on its reputation and word- of- mouth recommendations from existing clients. A large part of the business is keeping the customers satisfied so that they will recommend their customers to us, creating a larger pool of clients.”

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Grace XuCompany Interned For: Lewco Specialty Products Inc.

What were you doing for Lewco Specialty Products?“As a marketing intern, I assisted in the design and maintenance of the website, the creation of company brochures, and the development of marketing strategies.”

What specifically did you find yourself applying to your internship that you learned in year one of the LSU Flores MBA Program?“Without question, I found myself putting into practice all of the teamwork skills and lessons about professionalism that were taught to us. Everyday brought with it the challenge to work cooperatively and calmly with fellow employees.”

What aspect of the program has translated almost exactly to your internship?“Honestly, everything from my marketing classes has been applicable. The instruction I received in my first year of the LSU Flores MBA Program helped me tremendously while I was at Lewco.”

Brandon RasberryCompany Interned For: Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners

What were you doing for the Butler, Shine, Stern & Partners?“I am interning in the area of Account Management (client relationships) and New Business Development (prospecting new businesses to pitch). BSSP is located in Sausalito, California, which is literally on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. I could basically ride a bike to downtown San Francisco from work!”

What specifically did you find yourself applying to your internship that you learned in year one of the LSU Flores MBA Program?“Many of the lessons acquired in my marketing administration class, from branding, to campaign planning, to presentations and soft skills are applied every day. Often, I am able to provide input on marketing strategies, creative documents, consumer insights and advertising campaigns that I learned directly from marketing administration.”

What aspect of the program has translated almost exactly to your internship?“The collaborative nature of the LSU Flores MBA Program has really prepared me to work with people at my internship. On a daily basis, I work in groups to brainstorm ideas and provide strategic feedback. The ability to work well in groups is pivotal in my field, and I can honestly say the LSU Flores MBA program has helped me acquire that skill.”

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Admissions policies for the LSU Flores MBA Program are designed to ensure that incoming classes are composed of highly qualified individuals representing diverse academic, professional, and cultural backgrounds. Through our personalized admissions process, each applicant is evaluated on academic and professional accomplishments, GMAT performance, undergraduate GPA, individual career goals, an application essay, and an interview. Previous professional, full-time work experience is preferred for entry into the program but is not required.

Open to graduates of accredited four-year universities and colleges, the LSU Flores MBA Program accepts applications on a rolling admissions basis. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early and to visit the LSU campus and the LSU Flores MBA Program office. Campus tours, class visits, and meetings with faculty and administrators are scheduled on an individual basis upon request.

Admissions Requirements

The following minimum admissions requirements must be met:

> A bachelor’s from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution

> An acceptable score on the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)

> An acceptable GPA on undergraduate work and a GPA of 3.0 or better on any graduate work attempted

> Acceptance to the LSU Graduate School

> Acceptance by the LSU Flores MBA Academic Admissions Committee

> International students must display proficiency in English> Two to three letters of recommendation in support of your

readiness for graduate education as well as personal, professional, and academic accomplishments

How to Apply

Admission to the LSU Flores MBA Program is a two-step process that involves both the LSU Graduate School and the LSU Flores MBA Program.

Applying to the LSU Graduate School

> Visit the LSU Graduate School website and complete the online Graduate Admissions Application form.

> Pay a $50 application fee ($70 fee for international students).> Submit an official transcript of all previous college or university

work.> Submit an official GMAT score.> Send in completed immunization form.> Submit two to three letters of recommendation.> Complete and submit financial statement (international students

only).> Submit TOEFL scores (international students only). Please view the

Graduate School Standards for exceptions.

Application Process

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Applying to the LSU Flores MBA Program

Once your information has been received from the LSU Graduate School, you will be sent an email with the LSU Flores MBA Program’s supplemental application. Applications are processed only after the following actions have been completed:

> Current professional résumé submitted and received> Personal statement(s) received> On campus interview conducted

Assistantships, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Student Financing

Anyone applying for admission to the LSU Flores MBA Program may be eligible for assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships. Financial assistance is awarded to certain LSU Flores MBA students each year. Once accepted into the program, you will automatically be considered for any financial support that you are eligible to receive. Separate applications are not required.

The Office of Student Aid & Scholarships is also able to provide information on affordability and access for all students to obtain their educational goals.

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As the state capital, Baton Rouge can be considered the hub of this dynamic and growing state. Located on the Mississippi River, just 70 miles northwest of New Orleans, and 270 miles east of Houston, you’ll find Baton Rouge to be business-friendly, economically diverse, and thriving with artists and entrepreneurs. Baton Rouge has all of the amenities of a big city with the charm and character of a tight-knit community.

Baton Rouge enjoys a strong economy that has helped the city rank as the “Best Mid-Sized Metro Area for New and Expanded Corporate Facilities” in 2011 by Site Selection Magazine and one of the “Top 10 Cities for Young Adults” in 2011 by The Business Journals. In 2010, the city was ranked as the 2nd for “Best Mid-sized Cities for Jobs by Forbes. The city is home to Fortune 1000 company Lamar Advertising Company.

Due to its central location, Baton Rouge has a strong mix of South Louisiana cultures. Students from LSU and other institutions of higher learning make up approximately 20% of the population. Additionally, there is an international flavor as nearly 12,000 of Baton Rouge’s approximately 800,000 residents hail from outside the United States.

The 1950s and 1960s saw a boom in the petrochemical industry in Baton Rouge, but more recently the city has developed into one of the South’s fastest growing cities in terms of technology. Video game giant Electronic Arts (EA), publisher of the popular John Madden football franchise, opened a testing center in Baton Rouge, and the city has served as the backdrop for various major motion pictures and will continue to do so in the foreseeable future.

In addition to an expanding visual arts scene, Baton Rouge hosts a varied assortment of events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, an annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, the Red Stick International Animation Festival and, of course, at least seven LSU home football games in the fall. While a soon-to-be expanded Tiger Stadium—LSU’s football home—will have an official capacity of right at 100,000, the crowd on campus for some football Saturdays exceeds 150,000.

Life in Baton Rouge

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Schedule a Visit!We know you want to make an informed decision, so come visit us! Ask questions about requirements or the application process with a staff member. Sit in on a Friday morning seminar and visit with current students. Meet with faculty to discuss your interest in a certain specialization. To schedule a visit, contact the LSU Flores MBA Office. We’ll be happy to make the arrangements.

The LSU Flores MBA ProgramE. J. Ourso College of BusinessLouisiana State UniversityBusiness Education Complex, Suite 2000Baton Rouge, LA 70803Phone: 225-578-8867Fax: 225-578-2421Email: busmba@lsu.eduWeb: mba.lsu.edu

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Bridget A. ConradManager of Marketing,

Recruiting and OutreachBusiness Education Complex,

Room 2031Phone: 225-578-4184

Email: bconra2@lsu.edu

Edward F. WatsonDirector and Associate Dean for Graduate

ProgramsBusiness Education Complex, Room 2035

Phone: 225-578-2502Email: ewatson@lsu.edu

Dana C. HartAssistant Director of Enrollment

and Student ServicesBusiness Education Complex,

Room 2029Phone: 225-578-8892Email: dhart@lsu.edu

Seth M. ThibodeauxAssistant Director of Corporate

Relations and Career DevelopmentBusiness Education Complex,

Room 2027Phone: 225-578-0018

Email: seththib@lsu.edu

Lisa S. SmithBusiness Manager

Business Education Complex, Room 2023

Phone: 225-578-6758Email: lssmith@lsu.edu

Karen M. GarnerAssistant to the Director

Business Education Complex, Room 2033

Phone: 225-578-4090Email: kgarner@lsu.edu

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The LSU Flores MBA ProgramE. J. Ourso College of Business · Louisiana State UniversityBusiness Education Complex, Suite 2000 · Baton Rouge, LA 70803 · USA

Phone: 225-578-8867

Email: busmba@lsu.edu

Web: mba.lsu.edu

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