College of Business Administration

University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration History

University of New Orleans, founded in 1958, is a public, coeducational institution. The 294-acre campus is located in an urban area on the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain. Total undergraduate and graduate enrollment is approximately 12,000. Enrollment and room and board figures in the above capsule are approximate.

The College of Business Administration was founded in 1963 and is located on the main campus. Courses also are offered at Jefferson Parish and St. Tammany Parish and in the Central Business District (MBA and MSA). The basic educational approach is a mixture of case method and theoretical approach, with emphasis on case and group projects, use of visiting professionals in the various fields, and computer projects.

University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration Academics

The College of Business Administration offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Health Care Management (MSHCM), Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), and MSA with a taxation option as well as a doctoral program in financial economics, and a joint MBA/MIB degree (limited dual exchange with ESC Grenoble, France). Other programs include interdisciplinary programs for the Master of Public Administration degree in conjunction with the College of Urban and Public Affairs, cross-registration with the LSU Health Sciences Center for MSHCM, foreign exchange with schools in France, Austria, and Portugal, and joint research. The strongest areas of study are accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing. Regular programs bring distinguished speakers and visiting professors to campus.

Fifty-four total credits are required to complete the MBA, including 9 elective credits. Required courses include:

• Advanced Accounting Analysis for Decision Making
• Financial Administration or Financial Theory
• Operations Research
• Seminar in Organizational Behavior
• Operations Management
• Marketing Problem Analysis
• Seminar in Business Policies

Required courses for the MSHCM include:

• Accounting in Health Care Settings
• Health Care Economics
• Health Care Management
• Principles of Epidemiology
• Health Care Marketing
• Culture and Behavior in Health Care Settings
• Health Care Financial Management
• Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations
• Health Law and Ethics

Students may eliminate or substitute requirements.

Business students may take relevant nonbusiness courses in other departments. The minimum time permitted to complete the master’s degree program attending full time or part time is 1 year; maximum, 8 years.

Average number of courses faculty teach is 6.

University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration Unique Programs

Library

The Earl K. Long Library houses a collection of more than 865,000 volumes and 1.9 million microform items, and subscribes to 6000 periodicals. The business library is particularly strong in accounting. Students have access to such databases and networks as Dialog, Dow Jones, BRS, ORBIT, the Internet, Disclosure, and Blackboard. Other opportunities for research consist of the Division of Business and Economic Research, the Center for Economic Development, the International Trade Center, the Real Estate Market Data Center, and the Small Business Development Center, which provide research materials, seminars, business publications, and public service activities.

Computers

Graduate business students need not have their own PCs. The business school has its own computer facilities, consisting of a DEX VAX 7000 series and 80 PCs. IBM PCs and word processing equipment are provided for student use. There are technical consulting services. Software includes DOS, Windows, dBASE, Lotus, and WordPerfect.

Career and Job Placement

Placement services are limited, since most students are already employed full time, and are available through the university placement office and faculty members’ aid.

International Students

International students must take the TOEFL or the college’s own test. International students must score 550 on the Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT). They also must submit a translation of their transcripts, proof of health consisting of an immunization record, and proof of adequate funds to cover 1 year of study. There are special fees for international student office operational expenses and health insurance. Financial aid is available for these students and consists of assistantships on a highly competitive basis after admission. The application deadline for fall entry is June 1.

Calendar

The school operates on a traditional semester basis. Semesters are 16 weeks long; summer sessions, 8 weeks. Graduate programs are offered during the day and evening.

University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration Admissions

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with a GPA of 2.5, a GMAT score of 400, and GRE scores of 700. The formula for using the GPA and GMAT scores is (200 x GPA) + GMAT, or minimum 950, or (200 x upper-division GPA) + GMAT, or minimum 1000. Most important admissions factors are GMAT results, academic accomplishments and ability, and grades in upper-level courses. A strong mathematics background is not required.

Transfers are accepted. Minority students are actively recruited by through university-wide fellowship programs.

Students may begin the MBA program in the fall, spring, and summer. To apply, students must submit an application form, a transcript, GMAT scores, and a nonrefundable application fee of $40. The application deadlines are July 1 for fall entry; November 15, spring; May 1, summer. Students are notified on a rolling basis of the admissions decision. Once accepted, students may defer admission for up to 1 semester.

University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration Financial Aid

The school’s own financial statement is required. Check with the school for current application deadlines.

Tuition and fees for in-state residents total $3292 per year; nonresidents pay $10,336 per year. On-campus room and board costs approximately $4600. Graduate student housing is available on and off campus. There is a referral service to help procure off-campus housing.

University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration Students

Fifty-six percent of a recent graduate business school class were enrolled full time. Fifty-three percent are women, 42% are minorities, and 11% are foreign nationals. The average age at entrance is 23. In a recent year, 302 graduate business degrees were awarded.