ETM/MBA Comparison
| Louisiana Tech's ETM Program | MBA Programs | |
| Curriculum | Concentrations in both Engineering Management and Management of Technology with a core set of classes in industrial engineering and specialized electives in industrial engineering, management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. | A wide variety of classes in economics, marketing, accounting, and finance and specialized classes in corporate strategy, management, human resources, international business, and organizational behavior. |
| Undergraduate Education | A Bachelor's degree in an engineering, science, or business discipline is recommended. | Attracts students from a wide variety of disciplines. |
| Duration | Can be completed in as little as four quarters. | Traditional programs take two years to complete. |
| Tuition |
Tuition is $1300 for six credit hours or $2106 for nine credit hours - an average of $7436 to complete the 33 hour curriculum. |
According to MBA Programs.org, the average cost of a two year MBA is $80,000. |
| Work Experience | Recommended for students with less than five years of work experience and suited for students who have just recently started their careers. | Some require no work experience while highly-ranked programs require years of work experience. |
| Student Career Goals | Interest in management of technology-based organizations. | Interest in executive level management. |
