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Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers a liberal arts degree online, the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.  This is a liberal arts degree completion program that allows you to make use of courses taken at other accredited institutions.  This flexible degree is customizable and interdisciplinary, allowing students to take the courses that interest them and meet their career goals.  With this liberal arts degree you can create an individualized program of study, studying the topics that interest you while completing the requirements for a degree that will advance your career.  Students will gain foundational business knowledge in marketing, economics, management, and accounting, along with an introduction to the education and criminal justice fields.

Jump-start your career with this online bachelor's degree in finance.  The program provides a foundation in business skills that emphasizes critical thinking for leadership and planning.  Choose from three concentrations:

• Financial Analysis – Covers business, finance, and investing as students prepare for management roles in various financial fields.
• Insurance – Combines finance with in-depth studies of fraud examination, risk assessment, insurance principles, financial services management, and more in the insurance sector.  Courses prepare students to sit for state licensing exams.
• Real Estate – Provides a broad business background along with general finance topics supplemented with an in-depth study of real estate law, appraisals, investment and taxation, financial services management, and more.

The General Business Administration bachelor’s program, an online business degree, allows students to pursue studies in electives that range from accounting, economics and finance to management and business law.  This program integrates business theory with real world applications.  You may tailor the program to meet your interests and career goals while learning to apply knowledge learned in real-world situations.  Gain an understanding of ethical, legal, and social obligations and responsibilities of business.

The BS in General Business Administration is tailored to the working adult with multiple start dates and accelerated course work.  The flexibility allows students to successfully balance their educations with other obligations.

The online Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration offers foundational coursework in finance, economics, business law, marketing, and information systems, while providing the option to select a concentration relevant to the student’s career interests.  This program prepares students for leadership positions in public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

All students learn: 

• Business communication practices
• Administrative policy and executive decision making skills 
• Marketing principles in domestic and international markets 
• Marketing strategy 
• Operations management

The online Bachelor of Science in Marketing utilizes the latest technologies to deliver innovative instruction in business, marketing, and retail management.  Students learn the quantitative ins and outs of business through classes such as finance, economics, and business law.  Courses teach the principles of marketing through classes like personal selling, advertising, sales promotions, and brand-related publicity, and about retail management through classes including store layout, merchandising, pricing, and store operations.

The MBA with a concentration or specialization in Accounting online degree prepares students for careers while offering a great deal of flexibility.  You can choose to complete the program as a Concentration which focuses on accounting courses.  You can also choose to complete the program as a Specialization which offers greater flexibility, allowing you to complete the courses best designed to meet your specific needs.  If you have an undergraduate degree in accounting, this can help satisfy the requirements to sit for the CPA exam.  

This online accounting degree is designed for professionals, improving their skill sets that will help them become leaders in the field.  Build leadership skills, learn relevant business principles, and gain strong professional experiences and networking opportunities while completing a flexible online program that is a convenient option for working professionals.

The online MBA with a concentration in Data Analytics program is designed for students who enjoy the quantitative side of business, especially those with engineering and computer science backgrounds or with marketing backgrounds who want to extend their technical acumen.  The curriculum builds on the business foundation offered by MBA core courses.  The courses in Data Analytics then provide an in-depth understanding of data analysis, statistics, and informatics.  In addition, you will explore the concepts and strategies associated with data and statistics that tailor the program to best meet your needs and career goals through electives.  The program prepares students to increase revenue, streamline operations, and recognize ways to improve an organization’s performance by examining and strategically applying data to make informed business decisions.

The online MBA with a concentration or specialization in Entrepreneurship & Family Enterprise from Louisiana State University-Shreveport focuses on helping students think strategically, develop innovation mindsets, and build creative competencies.  In addition to core MBA courses, the curriculum offers courses that provide knowledge, skills, and capabilities which allow students to shape market opportunities, assess financial feasibility, and gain essential resources.  You will learn how to build a professional support team, design effective business models, and launch new ventures.  Graduates have the ability to build and maintain lasting customer relationships and to manage growth while still obeying modern employment laws.  For those students interested in taking a program with the greatest flexibility possible, the Specialization option is the choice for you, while the Concentration option focuses on more specific goals.

The online MBA with a concentration or specialization in Finance offers a clear understanding of financial management.  You will study the practical application of theory to corporate business environments while broadening your knowledge of financial market conditions and behaviors.  In addition, courses deepen quantitative skills and critical-thinking abilities, so you have a strong competitive advantage in the job market.  Graduates understand the changing financial system and the effect on interest rates and firm performance, the latest developments in investing techniques, principles and strategies for organizational and change management, and the application of quantitative methods and management science.    Students can choose between the Finance Concentration and the Finance Specialization.

• Finance Concentration—includes three Finance courses and MBA core courses
• Finance Specialization—includes two courses in contemporary investments, contemporary issues in finance, or financial markets and institutions, MBA core courses, and an MBA elective

The online MBA in General Business program from Louisiana State University-Shreveport helps students learn valuable management insight from a business leader’s perspective and prepares them for advanced positions in as few as ten months.  Coursework develops advanced understanding of organizational strategy, leadership and management, and how to apply these in various business settings.  You will learn principles and strategies for organizational and change management and build leadership abilities across business disciplines from finance and operations to marketing and communications.  Courses provide knowledge and skills in communication, employee motivation, financial analysis, the application of quantitative methods and management science, and profitable marketing management concepts and strategies.  Graduates have the fundamental business knowledge needed to advance into management and executive leadership positions.

The online MBA with a concentration or specialization in Hospitality & Casino Management prepares students for careers in casino management, hotel operations, and other divisions of hospitality.  This is one of the only universities to offer this program, so it offers a unique focus on casino management that will help you navigate the specific issues and challenges of doing business in hospitality and gaming facilities.  For students who choose the concentration option, the focus is on key concerns in casino and resort management and teaches the application of data to gaming and business decisions.  For those who choose the specialization option, which offers greater flexibility, you will have to opportunity to learn more about management and marketing issues while customizing your studies with business elective courses. 

Graduates understand the following with regard to combined hospitality and gaming facilities:

• Key concepts 
• Unique marketing challenges
• Products
• Operations
• Legal concerns
• Financial controls
• Human resource management

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers an online MBA with a concentration or specialization in Human Resource Management, preparing students for senior HR positions in the competitive business world.  Courses prepare students to plan, develop, and problem-solve along with providing skills in recruiting, training and development, employee compensation, and more.  You will learn how to be responsible for employee development and managerial effectiveness at all organizational levels as you work as leadership consultants on employee issues, work toward helping organizations achieve their goals, or focus on interrelationships between employees, leaders, and the business organization in general.  Graduates will develop skills to create, develop, mediate, and maintain interrelationships vital to an organization’s success.  Graduates also understand topics like talent management, employment law, and succession planning so they are prepared for organizational and change management.

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers an online MBA with a Concentration in International Business for students interested in a study-abroad experience or with a Specialization in International Business for those who want to complete the program without studying internationally.  Regardless of which option you choose, this program will cultivate a global mindset and expand your opportunities in an economy that is increasingly internationalized through the exploration of international, global, and regional theories of marketing outside the home country market.  International Business courses offer a well-rounded business education along with core MBA courses.  In International Business, you will gain knowledge and skills in operations, marketing, and strategic decision-making in a global environment. 

Students also learn about:

• Multinational business ventures
• Diverse cultural influences
• Leadership skills
• Resource management skills
• Global and cross-border environments

The online MBA with a concentration or specialization in Marketing prepares students for active roles in advertising and marketing planning, execution, and analysis functions across a wide variety of business-to-business and business-to-consumer environments.  This is a well-rounded business education program that features courses in operations, finance, organizational strategy, international marketing, and more.  You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to study international and domestic influences and tactics in effective marketing practices.  Students also learn how cultural influences and environmental conditions impact marketing tactics and strategies and will study consumer behavior in various complex settings.  

You can choose between the Marketing Concentration or Marketing Specialization.  The Concentration studies marketing topics in various industries along with varying environmental conditions and cultural influences.  The Specialization option offers greater flexibility while looking at career-specific marketing skills tailored to fit your needs.

The online MBA with a concentration or specialization in Project Management prepares students for careers while offering a great deal of flexibility.  You can choose to complete the program as a Concentration which focuses on project management courses.  You can also choose to complete the program as a Specialization which offers greater flexibility, allowing you to complete the courses best designed to meet your specific needs.

Regardless of the path chosen, students will learn to manage the objectives, timelines, and coordination involved in complex projects.  Courses emphasize process improvement, helping you integrate leadership and team development skills.  This program also helps fulfill the educational requirements for earning Project Management Professional and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certifications.

The online Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration is a dynamic, agile, adaptive program which recognizes that building community, managing diversity, and nurturing vision are just as crucial to nonprofits' success as financial management and strategic planning.  Taught by experienced instructors with real-world nonprofit experience, courses are designed to set students up for success in nonprofit leadership.  Students graduate with real-world knowledge, connections, and the expert development and management tools necessary to succeed.

You can design training programs for adults with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Adult Education from LSU. This online program prepares educators for careers in such areas as:

• Adult education
• Workforce development training
• Leadership within higher education

Through this online adult education master’s degree program, you learn to inspire different types of adult learners. Your online coursework follows an asynchronous format for the ultimate flexibility. 

You can learn to enhance the student experience through technology with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Education Technology Leader from LSU. This online instructional design master’s degree lends expertise for integrating educational technologies with learning environments.

Your coursework covers such topics as:

• Technology leadership in schools
• Technology planning and administration
• K-12 technology integration
• Advanced telecommunications and distance education

As a growing field, students learn current trends and best practices in educational technology. Graduates succeed in such roles as director of online learning or director of technology.

The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in English as a Second Language (ESL) program uses engaging course content to develop the knowledge and skills to effectively tackle two challenges: helping English language learners master English and helping them succeed in academic courses taught in English. Students gain a foundation in linguistics and its influences on language learning and training techniques for strengthening English language learners' reading, writing, and listening skills.  

Potential career opportunities include:

• Department of Defense teachers
• Teachers of English abroad
• ESL adult teachers
• ESL K-12 teachers

You can customize your educational degree with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / General from LSU. This online curriculum and instruction master’s degree offers engaging content to gain expertise in such areas as:

• Administrative skills
• Best practices in educational research
• Curriculum development
• Theory and learning principles

Graduates find success in applying the principles of curriculum and instruction. Possible positions include instructional coordinator, educational consultant, and academic director.

The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading and Literacy program uses engaging course content as students study the most current theories, models, and approaches used to teach reading. Students learn how to assess reading ability, apply reading techniques in the classroom, and create reading programs tailored to the needs of individual readers and groups. Courses go beyond the traditional training in assessment and instruction and include administration and leadership.

You can prepare to be a leader in special education services with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Special Education Leadership from LSU. This online gifted and special education master’s degree prepares you to serve the 12 to 15 percent of the student population with special needs.

Educators can transition into school leaders with such study topics as:

• Facilitating human resource development and empowerment
• Applied behavior analysis in education
• Legal and ethical issues in special education
• Administration and supervision of students

Graduates gain career advancement as instructional coaches for special education or special education team leaders. Others apply their leadership training for roles as department chair or director of special education.

You can prepare your students for our increasingly technological world with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / STEM from LSU. This online program, one of the few online STEM education master’s degrees in Louisiana, imparts a deep understanding of the best practices and current trends in STEM education.

The online STEM education coursework covers such topics as:

• Grant writing for STEM programs
• Educational technology
• Creating a professional learning community
• Data analytics for school improvement

Graduates find work as STEM instructors. Other career options include curriculum director, educational specialist in STEM, or STEM supervisor.

You can be part of the equity movement with the Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Urban Education from LSU. This online curriculum and instruction master’s degree allows you to:

• Build mutually respectful relationships with students
• Engage those from different cultural backgrounds
• Create an inclusive classroom that is safe for all students
• Use restorative practices for a positive learning environment

It takes a special calling to address the issues found in urban schools. This online education master’s degree helps bridge the gap by covering such topics as:

• Multicultural connections in literature
• Culturally responsive classroom organization and management
• Urban school reform
• Language and culture

You can train to influence instructional culture with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership from LSU. This online education administration master’s degree leads to positive change across your community.

Students learn to lead teams for improvement within schools, classrooms, and students. Through the online educational administration program, you gain such skills as:

• Organizational leadership for the development of instructional goals
• The practice of recruiting, developing, and optimizing human resources
• Teacher mentorship

Graduates step up into roles as principals, deans of students, district administrators, and other educational leadership roles.

The online Master of Health Administration prepares students for middle and upper level management positions within the health field.  Courses include Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, Systems, Law and Ethics, Marketing, Informatics, Finance, Economics, Policy, and Strategic Management.

Gain a broad understanding of health that can be applied to community settings locally or across the globe with a Master of Public Health degree. Students seeking to make broad-reaching contributions to health and wellbeing can gain essential skills with this collaborative online degree program.

With this online Public Health degree, you can pursue roles in epidemiology, health education, and environmental health. Students will be prepared to work in analytics, policy, research, and management of public health-related organizations. As a program accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH), students can be assured of a quality education rooted in key public health competencies.

Courses cover topics such as:

• Principles of biostatistics
• Social and behavioral sciences in public health
• Program evaluation
• Public health leadership and ethics
• Introduction to public health and health disparities