FAQs
When are classes held?
How many credits do I need to complete the Lamar M.B.A. program?
For those with an undergraduate business degree, the Lamar M.B.A. is a 30 hour program, (6 leveling hours, 21 hours of core and 9 hours in a concentration). Students with undergraduate degrees in business from AACSB-accredited colleges will be waived both leveling courses.
For students without any previous undergraduate study in business, the Lamar University M.B.A. consists of 36 semester hours (12 courses). The program consists of two leveling courses, a required core of seven courses and three elective courses that will allow a student to develop a concentration. One or both of the leveling courses may be waived based on previous academic credit.
How long does it take to earn the M.B.A.?
How many credits can I take per semester?
What concentrations are offered with the Lamar University M.B.A.?
- Finance
- Leadership
- Service Management and Marketing
- Experiential Business and Entrepreneurship
- Thematic
- Construction Project Management
- Marketing
- Data Analytics
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Management Information Systems
- Business Analytics
- Healthcare Administration
- Management
- Criminal Justice Management
- Port Management
- General
Can I transfer hours from another M.B.A. program to the Lamar University M.B.A. program?
Are scholarships available?
What is the application deadline?
Domestic Students: Prospective domestic graduate students should submit all admissions materials at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester in which they wish to begin studies. Please refer to our page for Graduate Admissions.
International Students: Applications should submit materials as soon as possible to allow time for visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, which may have wait times of days or weeks. To find specific dates please refer to our page for International Admissions.
What is the average cost for 9 hours (full-time) per semester?
Required documents for applying to the M.B.A. program?
Domestic students: Please refer to our page for Graduate Admissions for university requirements. Requirements include application fee, official transcripts, official GMAT/GRE score
International students: Please refer to our page for International Admissions for university requirements. Requirements include application fee, official transcripts, official GMAT/GRE score
What other graduate programs are offered through the business school at Lamar University?
The College of Businesses offers the following graduate programs:
Masters Degree Programs
- Early Start M.B.A.
- Traditional M.B.A.
- Dual M.B.A./M.S.A.
- Dual M.B.A./M.S.N.
- Dual M.B.A./M.S.-MIS
- Master of Science in Accounting
- Master of Science in Management Information Systems
Certificate Programs