Industrial Engineering & MBA

The path to the executive engineer.

The Industrial Engineering (IE) / Master of Business Administration (MBA) program provides high-achieving undergraduate industrial engineering students an option to complete both a Bachelor of Science of Industrial Engineering (BSIE) degree in the LSU College of Engineering and a Master of Business Administration degree in the E. J. Ourso College of Business in five years. Pursuing these degrees independently would take six or more years to complete.

Earning a BSIE and an MBA provides a jump-start to a career where understanding engineering science and business studies is critical. Adding an MBA to your engineering curriculum can position you as a bridge between technical experts and corporate leadership once in the workforce.

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STEM Designated

The Flores MBA Program now offers a STEM designation across our curriculum. Incorporating a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) framework with core business principles, this transformative MBA pathway equips students with industry-specific skills to make data-driven decisions in dynamic business environments.

International students in STEM degree programs can apply for a 24- month STEM extension of their F-1 Optional Practical training.

Curriculum & Program Structure

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IE/MBA students accelerate their undergraduate program through advanced placement credit and summer, intersession, and independent study work, so most requirements for their BSIE program are met by the end of junior year. Students can earn up to nine credit hours of MBA 7000 level coursework, which applies to the technical elective requirement in the BSIE undergraduate curriculum. These courses must be taken while also enrolled in the MBA program.

Additionally, students pursue an internship during the summer following their senior (fourth) year, which counts towards three credit hours of the MBA elective requirement and the IE tech elective A.

Students admitted to the MBA program are awarded their BSIE degree during their fourth year and an MBA degree during their fifth year of study.

3/2 BS Industrial Engineering & MBA

Freshman Year

CHEM 1201 General Chemistry I (3)
IE 1002 Industrial Engineering Fundamentals (3)
IE 2400 Methods and Systems Engineering (3)
ENGL 1001 English Composition (3)
MATH 1550 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (5)
MATH 1552 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (4)
PHYS 2110 Particle Mechanics (3)
PHYS 2108 Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)
CMST 1061 Fundamentals of Communication (3) or
CMST 2060 Public Speaking (3)

Total Hours: 33

Freshman Summer and Intersessions

PHYS 2112 Fluids, Thermodynamics, Waves, and Modern Physics (3)
General Education arts, humanities, social sciences course (6)

Total Hours: 9

Sophomore Year

BIOL 1001 General Biology (3) or
BIOL 1201 Biology for Science Majors I (3)
IE 3201 Principles of Engineering Economy (3)
CE 2450 Statics (3)
ECON 2030 Economic Principles (3)
EE 2950 Comprehensive Electrical Engineering (3)
IE 2060 Introduction to the Use of Computers (3)
IE 3302 Engineering Statistics (3)
MATH 2090 Elementary Differential Equations and Linear Algebra (4)
ME 2733 Materials of Engineering (3)
ME 3633 Manufacturing Processes & Methods (3)

Total Hours: 31

Sophomore Summer and Intersessions

General Education arts, humanities, social sciences course (6)
IE Tech Elective A (3)

Total Hours: 9

Junior Year*

* (take GMAT, apply to MBA)

CE 3400 Mechanics of Materials (3)
IE 3520 Supply Chain Logistics I (3)
IE 4362 Advanced Engineering Statistics (3)
IE 4453 Quality Control & Six Sigma (3)
IE 4461 Human Factors Engineering (3)
IE 4516 Plant and Systems Design (3)
IE 4113 Information Technology Project Management (3) or
ISDS 4113 Information Technology Project Management (3)
IE 4530 Lean Manufacturing Systems (3) (also counts as MBA elective)
IE 4425 Information Systems Engineering (3) (also counts as MBA elective)
IE 4520 Supply Chain Logistics II (3) (also counts as MBA elective)
ENGL 2000 English Composition (3)

Total Hours: 33

Fourth Year - Fall

BADM 7010 Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy (1)
BADM 7020 Managerial Statistics (3)
BADM 7030 Understanding Financial Information (3) (also counts as IE Tech Elective B)
BADM 7100 Marketing Administration (3)
IE 4597 Industrial Engineering Capstone Design I (2)

Total Hours: 12

Fourth Year - Spring

BADM 7010 Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy (1)
BADM 7120 Operations Management (3)
BADM 7060 Elements of Cost Management (3)
BADM 7090 Financial Management (3) (also counts as IE Tech Elective B)
IE 4598 Industrial Engineering Capstone Design II (2)

Total Hours: 12

Award Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering

Fourth Year - Summer (after graduation with BSIE)

BADM 7000 Internship in Business Administration (3)

Total Hours: 3

Fifth Year - Fall

BADM 7010 Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy (1)
BADM 7200 Economic Environment of the Firm (3)
BADM 7050 Information Systems (3)
BADM 7070 Understanding Behavior in Organizations (3)
MBA Elective (2)

Total Hours: 12

Fifth Year - Spring

BADM 7010 Emerging Business Issues and Practices in a Global Economy (1)
BADM 7190 Managing Sources of Competitive Advantage (3)
BADM 7140 Legal Environment of Business (3)

Total Hours: 7

Admissions & More

What does it take to be a Flores MBA Tiger?

Full-Time IE/MBA Program Requirements

You must make satisfactory progress on the Bachelor of Science of Industrial Engineering (BSIE) degree in the LSU College of Engineering, following the course schedule above and applying to the MBA program during your junior year.
You must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale on all previous coursework.
Two letters of recommendation, preferably from past/current employers or professors, must be uploaded with your application.
You must provide a personal statement detailing how an MBA will position you for future career development and personal growth. Include any unique attributes and/or life experiences that may distinguish you from other candidates and how your participation in the program will help enhance the learning environment.
A professional resume must be uploaded with your application.
Full-time residency is required.

Additional Information

Providing GMAT/GRE scores is not required; however, you may choose to submit scores with your application. If provided, your scores will be factored into scholarship and graduate assistantship considerations.
Work experience is not required; however, two years or more is preferred.
The MBA admissions committee may consider strong GMAT/GRE scores, significant work experience, graduate-level transcripts, and/or official professional designation or certification for applicants not meeting the minimum GPA requirements.
You may be selected to participate in an in-person or Zoom interview. Selected candidates will be contacted with further details about this part of the admissions process.
Meeting the minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.

Steps to Apply

IE/MBA applicants should apply at the end of their junior year in the BSIE program.

Complete the LSU Graduate School online application.
Pay the $50 application fee to the graduate school ($70 for international students).
JD/MBA candidates must also apply to the Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
For the current application deadlines, consult the boxes below. Applications received after deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis.
Our admission committee must receive completed applications and all required documentation for admission consideration. An additional $25 late fee will be assessed for applications received after the final deadlines.
For more information, please contact the Flores MBA Program office.

Domestic Student Deadlines

Full-Time and One-Year MBA:

December 6, 2024 (early decision)
February 14, 2025 (second round option)
April 15, 2025 (final)

Please note that the JD/MBA and IE/MBA follow these same deadlines. The Online MBA follows a different admissions schedule.

International Student Deadlines

Full-Time and One-Year MBA:

April 15, 2025

Tuition & Financial Aid

Sample Cost of Attendance

Semester	Estimated Tuition & Fees (In-State)	Estimated Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)
Fall 2022	$9,200	$17,600
Spring 2023	$9,200	$17,600
Fall 2023	$9,200	$17,600
Spring 2024	$9,200	$17,600
IE/MBA Program Total	$36,800	$70,400

*Tuition costs listed are estimates; the LSU Board of Supervisors may modify tuition and/or fees at any time without advance notice. Tuition costs are based on the current academic year.

Financial Aid

Merit-based scholarships and Graduate Assistantship (GA) funding is available for eligible MBA candidates on a competitive basis. GA awards provide a monthly stipend and waive the LSU nonresident fee for out-of-state students. All MBA applicants are evaluated for scholarship and GA funding during the admission evaluation process.

How can I find out my application status?

You may call the LSU Graduate School or the Flores MBA Program office at 225-578-8867 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (CST).

Do I need a degree in business administration or in a similar major to be admitted to the Flores MBA Program?

Only the One-Year program requires an undergraduate degree in business. For all other MBA program formats, your undergraduate degree can be in any field. 49% of our students hold non-business undergraduate degrees, including education, engineering, journalism, geography, political science, criminal justice, kinesiology, and history.

When should I apply?

Our final application deadline is May 15, but we start receiving applicants in September of the previous year. We have four decision points. Due to limited financial awards and seating (full-time and one-year-only), applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as they have decided to apply.

Do I have to have all my application criteria before starting my application?

You may apply at any time, but you cannot be admitted until test scores (if required) have been submitted to the Office of Graduate Admissions and the program office has received the appropriate scores. Likewise, you may submit your references after applying. Sending all your documents as early as possible will increase your chance of bettering other competitive candidates and being admitted.

How do I prepare to take the GMAT or GRE?

You can apply for the GMAT test at the official GMAT website or the official GRE website. These resources provide free test-prep software and helpful test-taking strategies. You can also purchase review guides from the websites.

What is the GMAT/GRE/TOEFL code for LSU?

The GMAT program code for the LSU Graduate School is 6373.

Is it possible to get admitted without work experience?

Prior work experience is not required for those applying to the Full-Time and One-Year programs. Executive MBA Flex and Online MBA program students must have at least three years of work experience.

Are scholarships offered to students?

Students accepted to the full-time and one-year programs are automatically considered for the scholarships awarded through the E. J. Ourso College of Business. Scholarships are awarded based on need and/or prior academic performance.

Do you accept credits from other institutions or another LSU major?

No, we do not accept credits from other institutions. This means it is not possible to start your degree at one institution and transfer to LSU. Students must need to start the program with the incoming class. Credits from other graduate programs at LSU are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Please call the office at 225-578-8867 if you are in this position and need to discuss your options.

Can I take MBA classes early?

Students cannot take MBA core courses before their official matriculation period.

How much of a time commitment is the full-time program?

Think of the full-time MBA experience as a full-time job. Besides classes, you will spend a substantial amount of time outside class working on team projects, attending events, and becoming an active member of the Flores MBA Program.

What are the differences in curriculum between the Flores EMBA Flex Program and the Flores Online MBA Program?

In addition to online classes, the Flores Executive MBA Flex includes robust on-campus residencies and an international experience, which are all included in the tuition.