Master of Business Analytics (MANA) | A. B. Freeman School of Business

Program Overview

Do you want to thrive in an exciting new field? In our STEM-designated program, you’ll work with real world data and learn how to leverage your findings to make evidence-based decisions.At Freeman, learning means doing.

Employers urgently need to hire graduates with quantitative training and the skills to interpret complex data. Learning from our distinguished faculty members, you’ll be grounded in the practical application of business analytics through a specialized curriculum co-designed by our industry partners to provide a seamless transition to your career. You can complete your degree in 10 months or spread your coursework out over 18 months.

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Program Highlights

Earn your degree on your schedule.
In just 10 months, you can change your future – or extend your coursework over 18 months.

Experience a hands-on curriculum.
You’ll visit companies over the summer, present your findings to visiting executives in the fall and complete an externship at a local company in the spring.

Live in a one-of-a-kind city.
New Orleans is a city like no other, boasting a culture rich in music, food and festivals, as well as a subtropical climate.

Learn from the experts.
Our faculty includes outstanding teachers who are both innovative researchers and seasoned industry professionals.

Use specialized tools and software.
Master the skills employers need, like Visualization and Dashboard through Tableau, Data Exploration through SQL, Predictive Modeling and Python.

Tap into a robust network.
Freeman alumni aren’t just accomplished; they’re invested in your success. You’ll build a network of peers who will stand behind you in everything you do.

Get career management.
You'll get one-on-one career advising from a career consultant dedicated to working with MANA students. You'll learn to guide your job search - now and in the future.

Be part of a tight-knit community.
Small classes mean your professors become mentors and your classmates become life-long friends. You’ll have professional connections who will support you throughout your career.

The Master of Business Analytics is a STEM-designated, 10-month, full-time graduate program designed for recent grads and those with 1-2 years work experience.

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Expedition Learning

We created our Master of Business Analytics program with input from industry partners so you gain the knowledge and skills that employers need most. You’ll be career-ready as you present to industry experts in the fall and complete a semester-long, on-site project for a company in the spring. Working directly with our industry partners is ingrained in our curriculum.

Real-World Application

As a MANA student, you'll create visualizations using real-world data, all while making a positive impact in the community. In fact, we have a close partnership with the New Orleans Police Department.

Project-Based Courses

As a MANA student, you'll immerse yourself in a semester-long for an organization like the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. You'll apply data findings to influence important operational decisions.

Industry Connections

You’ll have interactions with industry leaders from day one through summer visits to companies, class projects and events like the Tulane Business Analytics Colloquium.

Tulane’s Masters of Business Analytics Program gave me the professional and technical skills to create a meaningful impact for clients in the start of my career.

- Peyton Thompson (MANA ’19), above right, digital consulting analyst, Accenture

Applying to business school is easy, and we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Get all the details on becoming a Freeman student.

Admission Requirements

Real-World Outcomes

You’ll be prepared for a career in business analytics with any company or in any industry – banks, consulting firms, energy companies, financial services firms, healthcare organizations and trading companies. Our distinguished community of alumni stretches from Beijing and Shanghai to New York and Miami – and beyond.

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