Louisiana State UniversityE. J. Ourso College of Business

One-Year MBA

Degree awarded by Louisiana State University

MBAFull-timeOn-campusWeekday classes

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
Duration: 11 months
Teaching language: English
Next verified deadline: December 5, 2026 (Early decision)

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

An accelerated cohort curriculum with one introductory course, 11 core MBA courses and 1 elective. Summer courses are five-week online courses, and an optional global immersion can satisfy the elective.

Intakes: July, August Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration: 11 months Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus: Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA1053 Business Education Complex, 501 South Quad Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70803

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Applicant category	Amount	Fee basis	Period
Out-of-state — Out-of-state	USD 49,876.57 Includes: Estimated tuition and fees. Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	entire program	Summer 2026 - Summer 2027 (estimate)
In-state — In-state	USD 27,815.96 Includes: Estimated tuition and fees. Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	entire program	Summer 2026 - Summer 2027 (estimate)

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a foreign institutionSource: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience: Minimum 0 years (published requirement)Prior work experience is not required for the Two-Year and One-Year programsSource: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee: USD 50Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT / GRE / EA: Not verified — missing information does not mean the test is not required.

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other: Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

Intake	Round	Deadline	Applicants	Status
Not stated	Early decision	December 5, 2026Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	Domestic applicants	Upcoming
Not stated	Final	April 15, 2027Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026	International applicants	Upcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

No scholarship information verified. This does not mean none are offered.

Accreditation

AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: lsu.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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Next deadline: October 5, 2026

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Next deadline: December 5, 2026 (Early decision)

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