Departments & Schools

The College of Business offers a range of majors for those pursuing undergraduate, graduate and doctoral level degrees in a variety of sectors of the business world. No matter the direction you decide to take, Louisiana Tech University will provide the best in education, resources, and staff support to prepare you for success and a strong a career path in the world of business.

Department of Economics and Finance
Department of Marketing and Analysis
Department of Management and Sustainable Supply Chain Management
School of Accountancy
Department of Computer Information Systems

Department of Economics & Finance

Programs of Study

The Department of Economics and Finance administers three undergraduate degree majors: Finance, Business Economics and Business Administration. The department also administers minors in these three areas. At the graduate level, the department offers a finance concentration in the MBA program and a finance concentration in the Ph.D. program.

Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Minors

Graduate Programs

Contact

Department Head
Dr. Otis Gilley
gilley@latech.edu

Office Coordinator
Sharon Hughes
sharon@latech.edu

Department of Marketing & Analysis

Programs of Study

The Department of Marketing and Analysis houses the marketing major. Marketing majors can concentrate in general marketing, digital marketing, sports marketing and sales. The department also administers minors in sports marketing and marketing.

At the graduate level, the department offers a marketing concentration in the MBA program and a marketing concentration in the Ph.D. program.

Undergraduate Majors

Marketing Major

Undergraduate Minors

Graduate Programs

Contact

Department Head
Dr. William Locander
locander@latech.edu

Office Coordinator
Virginia Hill
vhill@latech.edu

Department of Management & Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Programs of Study

The Department of Management administers two undergraduate degree majors: Management and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. Management majors can choose a concentration in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, and Human Resources. The department also administers minors in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Management, and Sustainable Supply Chain Management. At the graduate level, the College offers an entrepreneurship and innovation concentration in the MBA program and a management concentration in the Ph.D. program.

Undergraduate Majors

Undergraduate Minors

Graduate Programs

Contact

Department Head
Dr. Jeff Haynie
jhaynie@latech.edu

Office Coordinator
Krystina Pitre
kpitre@latech.edu

School of Accountancy

The School of Accountancy at Louisiana Tech University is one of the oldest and most respected accounting programs in Louisiana. We hold one of the first accounting-accredited programs in the United States and the very first in Louisiana. Our academic programs are designed to help students master the overall knowledge and develop analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills to prepare them for the CPA exam and for a career as a professional accountant. We have continuously and successfully placed graduates into strong career paths because of the strong relationships we have with accounting firms and the corporate world.

Mission

The School of Accountancy is dedicated to the intellectual growth of its students and to their preparation for successful careers and productive lives. To this end, the School offers academic degrees in accounting at the undergraduate and masters levels characterized by extensive interaction between faculty, students, and external stakeholders.

We strive to provide each student with learning experiences to develop technical accounting skills, core business knowledge, analytical thinking, technological proficiency, and the ability to innovate and thrive in a dynamic global environment. To accomplish this mission, the School encourages faculty to adopt innovative and engaging teaching strategies, produce impactful scholarship, and establish productive relationships with the School’s internal and external constituencies.

Programs of Study

The School of Accounting offers a four-year accounting program for a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree and a fully integrated five-year accounting program for the Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree. The department also administers a minor in accounting for undergraduates.

Undergraduate Major

Accounting Major

Undergraduate Minor

Accounting Minor

Graduate Programs

Master of Accountancy
Ph.D. in Business Administration with Accounting Concentration (Not accepting students at this time.)

Contact

Department Head
Dr. John Lauck
lauckjr@latech.edu

Office Coordinator
Leila Brumett
lbrumett@latech.edu

Department of Computer Information Systems

Programs of Study

The Department of Computer Information Systems houses the CIS major. The department also administers a minor in CIS and the undergraduate certificate in information assurance and cybersecurity management. The College of Business is designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and Research by the National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security.

At the graduate level, the department offers an Information Assurance concentration in the MBA program and a graduate certificate in Information Assurance (NSA and Department of Homeland Security). The department also offers a CIS concentration in the Ph.D. program.

Undergraduate Major

Computer Information Systems

Undergraduate Minor

Computer Information Systems Minor

Undergraduate Certificates

Graduate Programs

Contact

Department Head
Dr. Selwyn Ellis
ellis@latech.edu

Office Coordinator
NaTanya Butler
nbutler@latech.edu

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS