Graduate Programs: College of Business

Administration

Dean
Christopher L. Martin

Associate Dean, Graduate Programs and Research
John K. Francis

Assistant Dean, Undergraduate Programs
Vacant

School of Accountancy & Information Systems
Andrea Drake, Director

Department of Economics and Finance
Otis W. Gilley, Head

Department of Management
Rebecca J. Bennett, Head

Department of Marketing and Analysis
Barry J. Babin, Head

Address

More information about the College of Business may be obtained by writing to the:

Graduate Division
College of Business
P.O. Box 10318
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-4528

and by visiting business.latech.edu

Vision

We will be increasingly recognized for advancing the interests of our stakeholders through instruction, research, and service that

integrates business, entrepreneurship, and technology;
leads to innovation in business; and
prepares our students to think strategically and become effective leaders.

Mission

Our mission—indeed, our passion—is the continuing advancement of the quality and relevance of our teaching and research, and of our relations with constituents. We seek to fulfill these aspirations through discovering new knowledge, creating meaningful learning experiences, preparing our students for successful professional careers, developing mutually beneficial partnerships, and Building Distinction by enhancing the reputation of the College.

Accreditation

The College of Business is accredited by the AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Also, the School of Professional Accountancy is separately accredited by the AACSB.

Graduate Degrees Offered

Master of Business Administration

Business Administration (with concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Information Assurance, Innovation, Management, Marketing, Quantitative Analysis, and Telecommunications)

Master of Professional Accountancy

Accounting

Doctor of Business Administration

Business Administration (with concentrations in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Finance, Management, Marketing, and Quantitative Analysis)

Graduate programs in business are designed to prepare students to engage in professional and/or administrative careers in business and government, and to enter the academic community. Students may enter the master’s programs any quarter. Each graduate student has an advisor to help plan his/her program and tailor it to individual needs and objectives. In the College, no grade lower than “C” in courses taken for graduate credit will be applied toward a degree program. Also, no more than two “C”s will count toward a graduate degree. All courses pursued for graduate credit will be counted in the grade point average. To receive a graduate degree, a student must have a cumulative average of at least 3.0 on all work pursued for graduate credit while registered at Louisiana Tech.

Graduate Certificates Offered

Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance

A Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance is available to students who apply and complete CIS 521 and any three of the following: CIS 522 , CIS 523 , CIS 524 , and CIS 525 . No prerequisites are needed other than a baccalaureate degree. The certificate meets 4011 and 4016 National Security Agency guidelines.

Graduate Assistantships

A limited number of graduate assistantships are available for students of high academic accomplishment. The graduate student who holds an assistantship is expected to carry a reduced course load that will vary depending on scholastic record and amount of work required by the assistantship. Teaching assistantships are awarded to doctoral students.

Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Graduate Certificate

Information Assurance (GC)

Doctoral Programs

Business Administration (DBA)