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11-16-2009
Louisiana Tech’s Executive Master of Business Administration program is opening a second location in Monroe in January. Many might criticize Tech for opening programs out of town or dismiss the programs as something that only benefit the cities where they are located.
However, even though the classes are located in Monroe and Shreveport, the program can bring many benefits to Ruston and Lincoln Parish.
Business executives from Ruston can and many plan to make the short drive to Monroe to attend the classes. This, in turn, will increase the level of knowledge in our local businesses. Strong businesses are crucial to a healthy economy and by expanding their education, Ruston business executives can help ensure that the local economy stays strong and gets stronger even in times of economic hardship.
Tech even makes it easy for students to participate in this program by allowing them to take classes every other weekend. Executives will find this much easier to swallow than programs that require several nights every week or, even worse, the precious daylight hours that are already stretched thin.
Students of the current program in Shreveport comment that other programs make it difficult, but Tech works hard to help the students reach their goals and balance their busy lives.
The education of the executives could potentially lead to more jobs as some executives may be encouraged to start their own businesses or create ways for others to be involved in their current places of business.
In addition to all of the benefits on the business side, this is one more program that Louisiana Tech has created that will bring prestige and credibility to the university and the city of Ruston. With each improvement, Tech attracts more students and potentially more funding.
Students in the EMBA program still receive their degrees from Louisiana Tech. Each degree awarded by Tech makes an impact on the area either by expanding the ever increasing network of successful alumni or increasing the human and creative capital available to help make Ruston the best it can be.
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