Academics
The College of Business at Lamar University offers affordable, respected MBA and leadership programs and a flexibility of scheduling (including a full-time evening program) that makes this a go-to for regional professionals looking for an advanced business degree. Classes place an emphasis on ethics and social responsibility as core element in the business environment, and the curriculum is designed in a way that all students have an opportunity to succeed, meaning “the onus of success lies squarely with the student.”
Small class sizes are “very helpful” in allowing the students to forge strong relationships with both the professors and other students (“a good student teacher interface”), and most professors are “inspiring, encouraging [and] have good humor.” “You feel you want to come to class because you learn and enjoy the subject at the same time,” says a student. Most professors have in-field work experience and “give you some of the ‘you won’t learn this in that book’ education.” They are all “understanding, hold everyone to the same high standards, and truly want you to succeed if you want to.” The MBA administrative staff “works very well with the students and professors” and is “more than available to the students on a regular basis.”