MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship Online
Today's entrepreneurs need expertise in a broad spectrum of topics in order to thrive in today's competitive business environment. A Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Entrepreneurship online from UL Lafayette gives you the resources, support and community necessary for your ideas to grow and thrive.
Program Overview
$12,800*
Total Tuition
As few as 15 months
Program Duration
33†
Credit Hours
$12,800*
Total Tuition
As few as 15 months
Program Duration
33†
Credit Hours
The MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship degree will do more than teach you business concepts and practices. It can help you test your ideas in a safe environment, build a strong professional network and gain the confidence to make your business a lasting success. Our 100% online program is designed around accelerated, 8-week courses, allowing you to complete your MBA without taking time off from your career.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is proud to participate in the Open Educational Resources Degree Initiative, enabling us to eliminate the traditional cost and hassle of books for our students. Program tuition includes all course materials (excluding proctoring fees), and we are committed to using e-books, journal articles, business case reviews and other resources wherever possible. For students, this also means access to the most up-to-date and diverse content.
In this flexible online MBA program, you will:
- Study entrepreneurial behaviors and innovations in both small and large organizations, with an emphasis on planning, leading, organizing and controlling using entrepreneurial techniques
- Learn to perform demand analysis, develop a business plan and source capital
- Learn to negotiate relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers
- Analyze key legal aspects related to starting and growing a small business, including types of business entities, protection of intellectual property and basic debtor-creditor law
- Deepen your knowledge of analytics, financial management, marketing and economics
- Study entrepreneurial behaviors and innovations in both small and large organizations, with an emphasis on planning, leading, organizing and controlling using entrepreneurial techniques
- Learn to perform demand analysis, develop a business plan and source capital
- Learn to negotiate relationships with business partners, suppliers and customers
- Analyze key legal aspects related to starting and growing a small business, including types of business entities, protection of intellectual property and basic debtor-creditor law
- Deepen your knowledge of analytics, financial management, marketing and economics
Career Outcomes:
- Sales Manager
- Department Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Business Consultant
- Executive Director
- Sales Manager
- Department Manager
- Business Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Business Consultant
- Executive Director
The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration is accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Also available
The B.I. Moody III College of Business Administration offers multiple specialized MBA online tracks. View all of our tracks here.
Tuition
Our goal is for you to earn a high-quality degree that will help you advance your career and improve your income without taking on excessive financial debt. Our tuition offers a great value and includes any books or other necessary learning materials. All fees are included with the exception of proctoring fees.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA – Entrepreneurship | $387.88 | $1,163.64 | $12,800* |
Proctoring Fees
Proctored exams are required in many of the courses. There is a fee for each proctored exam that is not included in your package price. All foundation courses will have two exams, and program courses will have up to three exams.
The MBA program has partnered with Examity®, who will provide a virtual proctor to watch you take your exam. Learn more about scheduling your exams and the proctored exam experience.
For more information about payment plan options, financial aid, and credit adjustments, please see our Tuition Policy.
Calendar
Our MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship program online offers multiple start dates throughout the year to accommodate your work schedule and busy lifestyle.
| Term | Course Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Open | Priority Registration Deadline and Tuition Deadline** | Term End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2021 | 1/13/21 | 12/16/20 | 1/4/21 | 11/5/20 | 1/13/21 | 3/9/21 |
| Spring 2021 | 3/15/21 | 3/1/21 | 3/8/21 | 10/26/20 | 3/15/21 | 5/4/21 |
| Summer 2021 | 6/7/21 | 5/24/21 | 5/31/21 | 3/29/21 | 5/27/21 | 7/30/21 |
| Fall 2021 | 8/23/21 | 8/9/21 | 8/16/21 | 3/29/21 | 10/12/21 | |
| Fall 2021 | 10/18/21 | 10/4/21 | 10/11/21 | 3/29/21 | 12/7/21 |
Dates are subject to change. Refer to the academic calendar for the latest information.
**Registration is available past the Priority Registration Deadline, but a $50 late fee will be charged to your account. Late registration typically cuts off two days after the term start date in the Spring and Fall and one day after for the Summer term.
Admissions
The MBA program online has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify. You should also check to see if this program is available in your area before applying.
Online Application
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Online Application
Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum 2.5 GPA
MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship Online Admission Requirements
To meet the admission requirements for this online MBA program, applicants must:
- Complete the online application
- Submit the non-refundable $25 for domestic applicants and $30 for international applicants
- Have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended are required
- Students may send unofficial transcripts for initial review through the application portal, but official transcripts are required before admission. Official transcripts should be sent directly by the university or college to the Graduate School via mail, secure electronic transfer, or in a sealed envelope.
Applicants who hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree, with primary instruction in English, from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales), Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand are not required to demonstrate English proficiency. All other applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting satisfactory Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing Services (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) official scores. See full graduate admissions policies here.
Unconditional Admittance
- Applicants with a 3.0 (or higher) overall GPA or 3.0 (or higher) GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework must provide:
- Official transcripts
- The GMAT is waived for applicants with a 3.0 GPA
- Applicants with a 2.75–2.99 overall GPA with 3+ years of relevant* work experience must provide:
- Official transcripts
- A resume
- The GMAT is waived for applicants with a 2.75 – 2.99 overall GPA and 3+ years of relevant* work experience
- Applicants with a 2.75–2.99 overall GPA with less than 3 years of relevant* work experience must provide:
- Official transcripts
- GMAT score of 450 or higher
Conditional Admittance
Conditional admission may be granted to students with lower than a 2.75 overall undergraduate GPA. Students admitted conditionally must maintain a 3.0 GPA during their first twelve credit hours with no more than one grade of C in order to petition for unconditional admission. A student who is not fully admitted to the program will not be allowed to continue in the program beyond twelve credit hours.
- Applicants with a 2.5–2.74 overall GPA with 5+ years of relevant* work experience must provide:
- Official transcripts
- A resume
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Applicants with a 2.5–2.74 overall GPA with less than 5 years of relevant* work experience must provide:
- Official transcripts
- A resume
- 3 letters of recommendation
- GMAT score of 450 or higher
- A personal statement of 750 words is encouraged, but not required
*Relevant work experience is defined as including but not limited to career progression and/or, managerial experience, and/or supervisory experience, and/or management of the budget and other organizational resources.
Transfer Students
Transfer students must have each collegiate institution attended mail an official transcript directly from the institution to the UL Lafayette Graduate School. Hand-carried copies/transcripts are not considered official.
Mailing address for transcripts:
University of Louisiana at LafayetteGraduate School Admissions
P.O. Box 43716
Lafayette, LA 70504-4610
Mailing address for transcripts sent from a courier service (e.g., FedEx, DHL) that require a physical address:
University of Louisiana at LafayetteMartin Hall, Suite 332
104 University Circle
Lafayette, LA 70503
Email address for transcripts sent electronically: [email protected]
International Students
An official TOEFL/IELTS exam score is also required for all international applicants. Applicants who hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree, with primary instruction in English, from an accredited institution in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales), Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand are not required to demonstrate English proficiency. All other applicants must demonstrate English proficiency by submitting satisfactory Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing Services (IELTS), or Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE) official scores. See full graduate admission policies here.
Courses are delivered via online distance learning; this delivery method may not be the right choice for you. According to U.S. immigration regulations, F-1 students cannot pursue online degrees; however, international students in other visa categories (e.g., H-4, L2) are exempt from this restriction.
International applicants who currently reside outside the United States and plan to remain in their home country should select the visa type 'No VISA Required – Online' when completing the application. This designation indicates that you will not be entering the United States and no financial guarantee documents will be required.
If you're an international applicant interested in an MBA degree, contact the Graduate School at [email protected] or 337-482-6965 to discuss your options.
Note: Due to compliance regulations, all programs may not be offered in every state. Please check with the enrollment specialist to verify that your program of interest is offered.
Registration Requirements
Prior to registering for your first course, the Immunization Waiver form must be completed and sent to Student Health Services. Follow the steps below to complete the form.
- You must fill out the highlighted fields on both pages.
- After completing all necessary sections of the form as instructed, you should email the form to Student Health Services at [email protected]
- If you do not fill out all highlighted sections and check all necessary boxes in the Immunization Exemption Request and TB Questionnaire, your proof of immunization record will be denied, and the hold will not be lifted. Student Health Services does not typically notify students whether the form is denied or accepted. You should check Self-Service Banner to see if your immunization hold has been lifted.
- If you have completed all steps to submit the immunization form and are experiencing difficulty having the hold lifted, please email [email protected] for further assistance
Courses
The MBA with a concentration in Entrepreneurship program online consists of 33 credit hours and 11 courses. Seven of the courses are core courses, and four courses are concentration specific. Concentration courses include “Organizational Behavior and Leadership,” “Marketing Management,” “Entrepreneurial Management” and “Law for Entrepreneurs.” Additional business foundations courses may be required for some students. Prior to every term, please check the course schedule for any updates.
*Tuition is subject to change without notice by action of the Louisiana State Legislature. The University reserves the right to increase prices at any time. This tuition schedule is based on regulations adopted by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System.
†excluding foundation courses
Please note: The MBA in Health Care Administration program requires more credit hours, so the total tuition is slightly higher than the other MBA programs.
** Registration is available past the Priority Registration Deadline, but a $50 late fee will be charged to your account. Late registration typically cuts off two days after the term start date in the Spring and Fall and one day after for the Summer term.
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