New Orleans Professional MBA

Freeman's unique Professional MBA program enables you to obtain a world-class MBA, while keeping your day job. Professionals in the New Orleans area can enjoy the benefits of one of the country's premier MBA programs. Freeman structures the Professional MBA program to enable you to take advantage of the business community, your experience, and the experiences of your peers. Meeting twice a week, you can complete the dynamic MBA program in three years, in a globally recognized setting. Freeman's global exposure through courses and study opportunities insures that every MBA from Tulane is knowledgeable about the business world. You'll even develop a supporting concentration in International Business through your regular series of courses.

The Professional MBA program will require you to complete 54 credit hours of coursework. With twenty-four hours of knowledge core courses building a solid foundation in business, add in eighteen hours of practice modules and twelve hours of electives and you have a perfect combination for your future success.

While the Professional MBA is a general management program and no field of specialization is required, elective coursework may be used to establish depth in a particular field of study. 

Participation in the Global Leadership modules is required of all Freeman School MBA students. A tangible product of the broad exposure to international issues is the fact each MBA will earn a supporting concentration in International Business. With classes that focus on the Latin American, European and Asian economies, your abilities to understand global business strategies will soar.

Professional MBA courses are taught by Freeman's world-class faculty, nationally recognized as leaders in business education. Freeman faculty will introduce you to a broad perspective of contemporary management. The evening courses are normally scheduled twice a week, from 6:30pm to 9:15pm. 

Professional MBA's utilize Freeman's state of the art facilities. You will also have the ability to participate in a number of program enhancements - like speakers, company visits, and international programs. Also, Freeman offers career services to advise you along your career path.

The bottom line is that Freeman offers more than a set of classes to the professional ready to enter a top tier MBA program.

Applications for admission to the Professional MBA program are evaluated on the basis of suitablitiy for graduate studies. Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree before they commence the Professional MBA program. Prior training in business is not required, but a strong academic record is necessary. The GMAT is required. Applicants for the PMBA program are ready to move up in their careers and broaden the base of knowledge supporting their career goals. Admitted students exhibit a strong affinity for one or more of the academic programs at the Freeman school, while contributing their professional backgrounds to the MBA discussions.

The Professional MBA program starts in August and January.

Information sessions on the Professional MBA program are held several times per year. Please call the admissions office for more information at 504-865-5410.

APPLICATION - SPRING AND FALL 2013