Early Start M.B.A. – Computer Science

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Computer Science Undergraduates

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Sciences Program can prepare a student to complete the foundation (leveling) courses required to earn a Master of Business Administration degree from the College of Business. 

A student can receive a B.S. in Computer Information Sciences and an M.B.A. within five years after beginning their course of study at Lamar University.

By utilizing three electives in the B.S. in Computer Information Sciences degree plan, foundation (leveling) requirements for the M.B.A. can be completed during the bachelor’s degree in accordance with the table: 

Course Number Course Name Index Name Alternative Number M.B.A. Leveling Equivalent Index Name
U1 Micro/Macro Economics ECON2301 or ECON 2302 G1 Foundations of Economics and Finance FINC 5300
U2 Finance  FINC 3310
U3  Accounting ACCT 2301 G2 Financial Accounting ACCT 5315


A student can take U1 and U2 to satisfy the G1 requirement, similarly, a student can take U3 to satisfy the G2 requirement. 

Students with a B.S. in Computer Information Sciences can apply for full admission to the M.B.A. program immediately after graduation. Students must meet M.B.A. admission requirements.