Program Educational Objectives (PEOs), Student Outcomes (SOs), and Learning Outcomes (LOs)

The PEOs and SOs of the MS degree and the LOs of the MBA degree are the same as those of the stand-alone degrees.

Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the MCSCS/MBAshould have completed an undergraduate program in computer science, mathematics, or other closely related field. Additional coursework may be recommended or required as a condition of admission for applicants that have not completed an undergraduate program in computer science or mathematics, as specified in the admission requirements for the MSCS program.

Each of the two programs, the MBA and the MSCS, will review the application to the dual-degree program. Admission to the dual degree program will be granted only when each individual program recommends admission.

Applicants who do not qualify for the dual-degree program must apply separately to the single degree program of interest.

Prospective students need to submit only one application to the LMU Graduate Division. Applicants must submit:

• Application fee
• GMAT or GRE score for admission into the College of Business Administration. The GMAT/GRE waiver policy and school codes are listed in the MBA program website.
• Transcripts documenting the bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 3.0 or better, and transcripts from every college or university attended, whether or not a degree was earned
• Personal statement discussing how the dual degree program supports the applicant’s professional development
• (Optional) Two letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Two years of full-time work experience is preferred

Graduation Requirements

Students enrolled in the Dual Degree MS/MBA Program are jointly advised by the program directors of the MS in Computer Science and MBA programs. Students can begin the dual degree program in any semester. It is recommended that incoming students take a full course load of computer-science courses the first year and begin the MBA curriculum in year two. Additional computer-science courses can be completed in year three.

Students need to complete thirty-six units of MBA courses (i.e., MBA curriculum without emphasis/specialization) and twenty-four units of computer-science courses (i.e., the MS in Computer Science curriculum without six units of elective courses) for a total of 60 units to graduate with the dual degree. Students must complete the dual degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least B (3.0). Therefore, students need to complete a total of 60 units to graduate. Fifteen (15) units of computer-science courses will be used to satisfy the emphasis/concentration requirement of the MBA degree. Six units of MBA courses will be used to satisfy elective requirements of the MS degree. Of the computer-science coursework, fifteen units must be completed at the 600-level, and courses at the 500-level must be completed with a grade of B (3.0) or better.

When the course requirements outlined above are completed, the student will be awarded both the MBA degree and the MS degree in Computer Science.

Suggested Curriculum Flowchart for all Dual Degrees with Seaver College of Science & Engineering