GENERAL QUESTIONS
How can I see an advisor?
Call 225-578-3211 to schedule an appointment. You MUST have a picture ID when you show up for the appointment.
How do I get added to a class that is full?
Please contact the department that offers the course. For example, if you want to be added to ECON 2000, you would need to see the Department of Economics.
Can I be admitted to the college with a 2.9 gpa?
No. You must have a minimum 3.0 gpa; we do not round up. There is no probation admittance and no waiting list.
What type of degree will I have; how will my diploma read?
You will have a BS in Business Administration. Your major will not be printed on the diploma.
According to my catalog, I need to have the dean's signature on certain forms; may I schedule an appointment with the dean?
In most cases, the advisors have the signature authority of the dean. You must schedule an appointment with your advisor for any issues requiring permission of the dean.
How do I compute my gpa?
The number of hours assigned to a course is multiplied by the numerical value of the grade to determine total quality points. The total quality points are then divided by the total number of hours to determine your gpa. Quality points are assigned as follows: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, F=0.
How do Ws compute in my gpa?
Ws do not compute in your gpa.
How do Ps compute in my gpa?
Ps do not compute in your gpa.
What is a quality point deficit?
If a student has a quality point deficit, this means that his or her grade point average is below a 2.0 or C average. Quality points for three-hour courses are assigned as follows: A= +6, B= +3, C=0, D= -3, F= -6. Example: If John has a -12 quality point deficit, to bring his gpa up to a 2.0, John will need to make two As or four Bs or any combination that will earn him 12 points.
What is a business deficit?
The deficit is also calculated for all business courses, because each student must make a 2.0 gpa in their business courses. The deficit system works the same as for the overall quality point deficit.
What are the requirements to enter the E. J. Ourso College of Business?
Students may apply for admission to the E. J. Ourso College of Business after the successful completion of 30 semester hours of coursework, including the pre-business core: ACCT 2001, ECON 2010, ISDS 1100, MATH 1431 and ENGL 1002. Admission is competitive. Those who have completed the aforementioned coursework with at least a 3.0 gpa will automatically be admitted to the college upon receipt of their application.
May I take a course without completing the prerequisite course?
No.
Do I have to make a grade of C in all courses? In my major courses?
You must have a C or better in ENGL 1001, 1002, and 2002 (ENGL 1004, 1005, and 2102 for international students). Accounting majors must have a C or better in their required accounting courses and finance majors must have a C or better in their first two accounting courses.
If my major is business, can I minor in another field of business?
No.
Can I take correspondence courses?
Not if you are currently enrolled in LSU. If you are not currently enrolled, you may take up to 12 hours of correspondence. These courses are limited to six hours of general education courses and six free electives. The college will not accept any business courses by correspondence.
What classes can I take here that will transfer to another university?
You must consult with the other university for that information.
What classes can I take at another university that will transfer to LSU?
Bring the catalog from the other university, have it evaluated by the department, and come to the dean's office to get a form signed. All transfer credit is subject to approval by the Office of Admission.
Is there a general guideline of what courses are transferable among local universities?
You can refer to the Board of Regents Web site at http://www.regents.state.la.us/Reports/datapub.htm.
Can I work and get internship credit?
Please check with your departmental advisor.
Can I have too many 1000-level courses?
No. There is no limit on 1000-level courses.
May I schedule MGT 3830 before my last semester?
No.
May I schedule 3000 or 4000 level courses if I do not have 60 hours?
See your advisor.
What do I do if I took ECON 2030 instead of ECON 2000?
If you transfer from another college, we will substitute ECON 2030 for ECON 2000, but you must schedule a 4000 level ECON course to substitute for ECON 2010.
What do I do if I am ill and unable to come to class or complete the semester?
Call your advisor at 225-578-3211.
UNDERGRADUATE ADVISOR QUESTIONS
Who and where is the MKT Undergraduate Advisor?
Dr. Al Burns, 3127 CEBA, 578-8786, alburns@lsu.edu
Can I telephone or email my questions to the MKT Undergraduate Advisor?
Yes, but check out the MKT FAQ’s first as he will refer you to them if your question is answered here.
MKT 3401 QUESTIONS
For MKT 3401, there are prerequisites of ECON and ACCT. Can I take these while I take MKT 3401?
No, they are prerequisites, not co-requisites, so you must complete them before you take MKT 3401.
I took my ECON or ACCT course at another school, but I can‘t register for MKT 3401 because it has not cleared into my LSU profile. How do I get into MKT 3401?
Bring your degree audit and documentation that you took the course(s) to the MKT Undergraduate Advisor, but first make sure you have completed all prerequisites for MKT 3401.
For MKT 3401, I have taken the prerequisites, but I do not have 60 hours, so Paws says I can’t enroll. What do I do?
If there are seats available in MKT 3401, bring your degree audit to the Undergraduate Advisor.
CHANGING TO MKT MAJOR QUESTIONS
I am thinking about changing my major to marketing. How do I figure out how many hours and what courses I need to take to graduate?
Use Paws to indicate that your major is marketing and then check out your degree audit to see what classes transfer into this major and how many/what classes you need to take to graduate.
MARKETING MAJOR QUESTIONS
What MKT classes are required for marketing majors?
MKT 3401, MKT 3411, MKT 3413, MKT 4451
Is there a sequence to the required marketing courses?
Yes, MKT 3401 is a prerequisite to MKT 3411 which is a prerequisite to MKT 3413 which is a prerequisite to MKT 4451.
How many marketing electives do I need to take?
You need a minimum of 9 semester hours, or 3 MKT courses in addition to the required MKT courses.
What are Department Approved electives and how many do I need?
You need 6 hours or 2 courses that are “related” to marketing and which enter into your MKT-specific GPA. A Department Approved elective:
- Can be a MKT course
- Can be an College of Business Course
- Can be from the following list (list to come)
- Can be one that you petition to take
Are there “concentrations” in the MKT major?
No, we dropped all concentrations about 5 years ago.
There is a MKT course that I want to take that is not offered now. When will it be offered?
Contact the Undergraduate Advisor.
UNDERGRADUATE MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS
Does the Department of Marketing have any undergraduate marketing organizations?
Yes, check out the Pi Sigma Epsilon website link on the Department of Marketing website.
Does the Department of Marketing have any honorary society?
Yes, check out the Mu Kappa Tau website link on the Department of Marketing website.
REGISTRATION QUESTIONS
I need MKT 3401 to graduate this semester, but I can’t get into it. What do I do?
Bring your degree audit and schedule for this semester to the Undergraduate Advisor ASAP.
I can’t get into a required MKT class that I need to take in order to graduate on schedule (MKT majors only). What do I do?
Bring your degree audit and schedule for the semester you are registering for to the Undergraduate Advisor.
All MKT classes I want are full. Will you add more sections later?
No, we include all sections that will be offered in the initial schedule.
I have a MKT class that conflicts with my work or personal schedule. Will the department swap it out for another section?
Use Paws to accomplish this. If classes are open, you should be able to do the changes. We cannot accommodate students’ personal schedules when classes are full.
My friend and I are in different sections of the same MKT course, and we want to swap. Will the department do this?
Yes, but both of you must come to the Undergraduate advisor at the same time.
I signed up for a MKT course because I wanted the teacher assigned to it. Now, the teacher has changed. Can I get into that teacher’s class now?
Personnel assignments are tentative and finalized after the schedule is published. If you can make the change by use of Paws, do it. We cannot accommodate your request when classes are full.
MISCELLANEOUS QUESTIONS
How do I do a marketing internship?
See the Internship information on the department website.
I am going to take MKT courses at another institution (US or foreign) and have them transfer back to LSU. What should I do?
Before you enroll elsewhere, fill out a “Transfer of Credit” form from the College of Business Dean’s office. Have the MKT Undergraduate Advisor evaluate and sign the form for any and all MKT courses, even those that you are only considering to ensure that they will transfer back to LSU without a problem.
What is MKT 4477, Independent Study?
This is a course where you and a Marketing Instructor agree on the scope and nature of the work. You work independently under the direction of this Instructor. It is a pass/fail course.
What MKT courses are offered in the summer?
MKT 3401, MKT 3411, & MKT 3410 are offered just about every summer. One elective MKT course may be offered. Check with the Undergraduate Advisor for the coming summer.
What undergraduate MKT courses are offered in the evening?
Typically, only one section MKT 3410 is offered in the evening. There are no other undergraduate courses scheduled in the evenings.
I took Principles of Marketing at another institution, but LSU says it is not accepted for MKT 3401. Is there anything I can do about this?
You can request to take a “proficiency exam” to validate your learning of MKT 3401. Contact the Undergraduate Advisor for details.
