Online Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration
Comprehensive foundation in finance, economics, business law, marketing, and human resources
Coursework in organizational behavior, strategy, and information systems
Opportunity to select a concentration aligned with career goals
Graduates develop practical business knowledge and leadership skills that open doors to a wide range of career opportunities across multiple industries.
Accredited
Accreditation
The College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Less than 5 percent of all business schools worldwide meet AACSB International's demanding standards.
Admissions
Whether you're a first-time freshman or a transfer student, our admissions team is here to support you from day one.
Apply by
Apr 20, 2026
Classes begin
May 11, 2026
I have no college credits
In-State
- Completion or on track to complete the Board of Regents High School Core curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- An ACT English sub-score greater than or equal to an 18 (SAT Critical Reading 450) AND an ACT Math sub-score greater than or equal to a 19 (SAT Math 460)
- Cumulative CORE curriculum GPA of at least 2.0 (on 4.0 scale) OR An ACT composite score of at least 20 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940
Out-of-State
- Option 1
- Meet the in-state student requirements
- Option 2
- Completion of at least 17 of the 19 units of the Louisiana Board of Regents High School Core Curriculum
- 2.0 cumulative High School GPA (on 4.0 scale)
- ACT composite score of at least 20 OR an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 940, with ACT sub-scores
- Option 3
- ACT composite score of at least 23 or an SAT combined Critical Reading and Math score of 1050 AND ATC subscores of at least 18 in English and 19 in Math (or SAT equivalents)
Age 25 and Older
- Must have high school transcripts or proof of high school graduation sent to the Admissions Office but not required to meet the Board of Regents' minimum admission criteria for first-time freshmen.
- Must meet the standardized test score requirements set for traditional first-time freshmen. This is determined by ACT, SAT, COMPASS, or placement tests.
Note: If the math ACT/SAT sub-score is met and the English sub-score is within three points of the needed sub-score and all of the above requirements are met, a student could be admissible to LSUS. Additionally, if the English sub-score is met and the Math sub-score is within three points of the required sub-score the student could be admissible.
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
I have some college credits
Transfer
- Earned at least 18 college-level academic hours.
- Be eligible to return to the institution from which he or she is transferring
- 2.0 GPA on all college-level course work attempted
- Completed a college-level English and a college-level mathematics course with at least a "C" grade
- Students with less than 18 college-level academic hours must meet all other transfer requirements and admission standards for a first time freshman.
Note: Applicants are required to submit all transcripts to the LSUS Admissions Office for an admissions decision. The LSUS Registrar's Office will review all transcripts and determine the LSUS Equivalency. The LSUS Academic Department determines which credits apply to the degree.
Official transcripts, official test scores, and other materials that come from third-party sources should be mailed to:
LSUS
Admissions and Records Office
One University Place
Shreveport, LA 71115
Transcripts may also be submitted via secure means—e.g., eSCRIP-SAFE—to admissions@lsus.edu.
Tuition
LSUS offers competitive, flat-rate tuition with no out-of-state fees. Plus, you may be able to save even more by transferring up to 75% of previous credits.
Tuition & Fees
- 120 credit hours
- Total credit hours per program
- $306
- Cost per credit hour
- $9,165
- Total cost with fees and maximum transfer credits
- $36,6611
- Total cost with fees
Our B.S. in Management and Administration online program offers the same affordable, pay-by-the-course tuition to all U.S. residents.
Students must complete a minimum of 30 of the last 40 term hours being used toward the degree in residence at LSUS. LSUS accepts no more than 60 transfer credit hours from two-year or community college type institutions.
Your academic advisor will work with you to determine if and how any prior college credits earned will apply toward your degree.
*For further information about the approval for transfer credits and other requirements, please visit this site.
The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Financial Aid Available
LSUS offers multiple ways to help you fund your education, including financial aid, veteran education benefits, and credit for prior learning. Learn More ›
1 The total cost above does not include transfer credit or financial aid. Cost per credit hour and fees are subject to change. Fee schedules may vary by program depending on course-specific fees for proctoring and/or books. Please contact a Student Success Coach for more information.
Academics
Students who graduate with an online degree in management and administration will be able to lead, collaborate and communicate with others at a high level. Students will also gain an extensive foundation of general business, finance, and marketing principles.
What Will I Learn?
In the Online Management and Administration program, students will learn to apply:
- Business communication practices, including listening, critical thinking, nonverbal communication, small group communication, and conflict resolution
- Administrative policy and the ability to employ and demonstrate executive decision-making skills
- Leadership and problem solving skills
- Marketing principles for providing goods and services in domestic and international markets
- Human resource management skills in staffing, compensation, and training and development
- Decision sciences and operations management procedures to the production process, with emphasis on facilities, personnel, and control of production
Courses
For your B.S. in Management & Administration online degree, you will complete 30 credit hours of business core course work, 9 credit hours of management core course work, 6 credit hours of major electives, and 75 additional business, general education, and other approved elective credit hours.*
Your personal credit requirements could be less depending on transferable credits and credit earned from prior learning assessments.
| Business Core Courses (30 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
ACCT 205: Introductory Financial Accounting |
3 |
ACCT 206: Introductory Managerial Accounting |
3 |
BLAW 280: Legal Environment of Business |
3 |
FIN 301: Managerial Finance |
3 |
ISDS 265: Business Statistics |
3 |
ISDS 350: Information Systems |
3 |
ISDS 383: Decision Sciences and Operations Management |
3 |
MADM 301: Principles of Management |
3 |
MADM 480: Administrative Policy |
3 |
MKT 301: Principles of Marketing |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
30 |
| Management Core Courses (9 credit hours) | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
MADM 320: Human Resource Management |
3 |
MADM 321: Organizational Behavior |
3 |
MADM 431: Leadership |
3 |
Total Required Credit Hours |
9 |
| Major Electives |
|---|
Students must take 2 courses (6 credit hours) in MADM 300 and MADM 400 level courses. |
| Additional Courses | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
In addition to the program's outlined courses, you must satisfy the following course requirements: |
|
General Education* |
39 |
Approved Electives* |
36 |
*Based on 120 credit hours needed for graduation and will vary based on number of transfer credits accepted.
Concentrations
The online Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration offers three unique concentrations.
Management & Administration
Build a strong foundation for leadership with the online Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration from the LSU Shreveport College of Business.
- Comprehensive foundation in finance, economics, business law, marketing, and human resources
- Coursework in organizational behavior, strategy, and information systems
- Opportunity to select a concentration aligned with career goals
- Graduates develop practical business knowledge and leadership skills that open doors to a wide range of career opportunities across multiple industries.
Management & Administration: Human Resource Management
Learn Modern Strategies to Manage People Effectively with the Bachelor of Science in Management and Administration: Human Resource Management:
- Curriculum aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates
- Focus on organizational behavior, labor law, and HR best practices
- Training in workforce hiring, training, motivation, and performance evaluation
- Designed for aspiring HR professionals, this program equips graduates with modern strategies and practical skills to manage people effectively across a variety of business environments.
Management & Administration: International Business
Learn Leadership Skills for the Global Environment with the Bachelor of Science in Management & Administration: International Business:
- Strong foundation in finance, economics, business law, marketing, and information systems
- Focus on global markets and international management practices
- Designed for careers in private, public, and nonprofit organizations
- Graduates gain the business knowledge and global perspective needed to succeed in organizations operating across regions and cultures worldwide.
Careers
Graduates can find careers in a variety of industries with this versatile degree.
Career Opportunities
- Account Executive
- Budget Analyst
- Cost Analyst
- Executive Assistant
- Office Manager
- Payroll Manager
- Operations Manager
- Purchasing Manager
- Salesperson/Sales Manager
- Administrative Assistant
