College of Business School of Graduate Studies

Louisiana Tech University is a state-assisted, coeducational university located at Ruston in north central Louisiana along Interstate 20.

There are some 2,000+ students pursuing graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines through The Graduate School of the University. The University operates on a quarter calendar with semester hour credits and subscribes to the policy of equal opportunity.

The College of Business at Louisiana Tech is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Also, the concentration in Accounting holds separate accounting accreditation through the AACSB. The University is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

The Wyly Tower of Learning, a sixteen story structure located just west of the Business Building, houses a complete and modern university library including a full government depository and houses the Computing Center. Also, the entire eleventh floor of the Tower is devoted to classrooms and offices for the College of Business, including teaching assistants.

Doctor of Business Administration

A completed application to the DBA program includes the University graduate admissions application, official copies of transcripts from all universities attended, official copy of GMAT score (GMAT score of 550 minimum is required, and can be no more than five years old). Also required is a current resume and three reference letters that address potential for success in doctoral study.

International students must also submit a current financial statement signed by an official of the U.S. Embassy in the applicant's country or a bank official; also a TOEFL score of 550 must be submitted (unless student has a degree from a university in the USA).

Applications for admission to the doctoral program in the College of Business are reviewed by the Departmental Doctoral Admissions Committee in order to assess personal and research interests, motivation, perseverance, and promise of success in high-level, advanced study. Applicants may be invited to an oral interview prior to the committee's final decision.

Master of Business Administration or Master of Professional Accountancy
Any person who holds a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university will be considered for admission regardless of the undergraduate field of study.

Additionally, an applicant must meet, at a minimum, a weighted score computed from grades and GMAT score (450 minimum GMAT). This score must equal or exceed 1100 using the overall undergraduate grade point average, or 1150 using the last 60(+) undergraduate hours.

The weighted score is computed in two ways:

Overall UGPA x 200 + GMAT score = 1100 or more.
UGPA last 60(+) hrs. x 200 + GMAT = 1150 or more.

A student who meets the above requirements may be considered for unconditional or conditional admission. For unconditional admission an applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 (4.0 system) on all under-graduate work attempted and a 450 minimum on the GMAT exam. The GMAT scores must not be more than five years old. Applicants not able to meet the minimum GPA or GMAT requirements may be considered for conditional admission to the MBA program if their composite score (equal to 200 x UGPA + GMAT score) is at least 1100 (1150 when calculated using the GPA from the applicant's last 60 credit hours). Conditional status may be changed to unconditional status when a student earns a minimum of 9 hours of graduate credit at Louisiana Tech, provided he or she has a "B" (3.0) on all work pursued for graduate credit, including no grade lower than "C" (2.0) and not more than one course with a grade of "C" (2.0).

All necessary official transcripts, standardized test scores, and admission application forms must be received in the Admissions Office at least four weeks in advance of registration for the session in which the student expects to enroll.

(International students must present all official transcripts, GMAT score, TOEFL score, financial statement, and admission application form two months in advance of registration.) A complete statement of admission requirements and procedure appears in The Graduate School section of the Louisiana Tech University catalog.

Catalogs are available from the Louisiana Tech Bookstore, P. O. Box 10378 TS, Ruston, LA 71272-0046, (318/257-3066).

All new Tech students born after 12/31/56 must provide proof of immunization against measles (2 doses live vaccine given after first birthday, in 1968 or later, without Immune Globulin); mumps; rubella; and tetanus-diptheria. Forms will be mailed upon admission to the University. Failure to complete and return the forms will result in the inability to complete the registration process.

To receive a graduate degree, a student must have an average of at least 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 on all work pursued for graduate credit at Louisiana Tech. A student will be dropped from graduate status if either his/her cumulative average or his/her average for the quarter is below 3.0 on work pursued for graduate credit for three consecutive quarters. Also, no grade lower than "C" and no more than two "C's" will count toward a degree. All courses pursued for graduate credit will be counted in the grade point average. In addition, all DBA students must present a 3.0 graduate grade point average on all 500-600 level courses pursued.