Professional MBA
Take Your Career TU the Next Level
Unlock exciting new career opportunities while preparing to become an effective business leader. Through Tulane University’s newly structured Professional MBA program in the Freeman School of Business, you can create a schedule that fits your life and career goals by choosing from our flexible and convenient in-person and online class options.
Why Enroll in Our Professional MBA Program?
As a student in the Professional MBA program, you can develop technical expertise, gain the skills needed to analyze problems effectively, learn to set smart goals, and become a leader as well as a team player.
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Career Outlook for Professional MBA Graduates
For many professionals across a myriad of industries and sectors, earning a master’s degree in business administration is the next step in achieving career success. Whether you are looking for a promotion or a career change, the Professional MBA program at Tulane can help you realize your goals.
Discover some roles you can pursue with an MBA:
- Financial Manager: Median Annual Salary: $161,700*
- Marketing Manager: Median Annual Salary: $161,030*
- Human Resources Manager: Median Annual Salary: $140,030*
- Sales Manager: Median Annual Salary: $138,060*
- Senior Product Manager: Median Annual Salary: $135,800**
- Management Consultant: Median Annual Salary: $101,800**
*Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024
**Salary data from Payscale, 2025
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Envision the ROI you can unlock with a Freeman graduate degree.
Explore the Professional MBA Program
Organizations across the world rely on the informed decisions made by skilled business leaders to grow and serve their customers ethically. As a part-time MBA student in Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge you need to take your career to the next level and help your organization thrive.
Our Professional MBA program is designed for working professionals with two or more years of work experience who are looking to build their expertise to prepare for promotions and new career opportunities. Earn your MBA part time in the evening without interrupting your career, as you dive into advanced coursework on topics that include management, accounting, finance, and leadership. With optional international trips, you can connect with top companies around the world.
Differences Between Our Full-Time and Part-Time MBA Programs
Still deciding which degree format is best for you? Both the full-time and part-time MBA programs at Tulane offer a pathway for you to build your knowledge and skills in key business areas. While our Full-Time MBA program provides a more immersive student experience, the Professional MBA program is a part-time program geared toward working professionals who need more flexibility to complete their coursework.
Benefits of a Professional MBA
Unlock exciting new career opportunities while preparing to become an impactful business leader. Through Freeman’s newly structured Professional MBA program, you can choose from flexible and convenient in-person and online class options to create a schedule that fits your life and career goals.
Skills You Will Learn
- Financial and Managerial Accounting: Client-based projects, industry partnerships, stakeholder presentations, consulting approach
- Business Law: Knowledge of legal and ethical considerations in business
- Corporate Communications: Effective communication strategies in a corporate setting
- Data Analysis: Using statistical and analytical tools for business insights
- Teamwork / Collaboration: Partnering with others and sharing responsibilities to achieve a desired result
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Developing and implementing business strategies
- Leadership & Management: Leading teams and managing people effectively
- Economic Analysis: Applying economic principles to managerial decisions
- Financial Management: Managing financial resources and investments
- Supply Chain & Operations Management: Optimizing supply chain processes
Our hybrid PMBA program transforms working professionals through flexible evening classes and online options that respect existing personal and professional commitments. We bring cutting-edge knowledge and real-world applications into the classroom, preparing you to make immediate impacts in your organization while building a valuable professional network.
— Ashley Nelson, Senior Professor of Practice.
I have had the pleasure of working across many industries, and I feel as though the Professional MBA strengthens my skills and my network. It has been a phenomenal experience, and I am thrilled to be a part of the Tulane community.
— Ivy Robinson, Chief Growth Officer PMBA ‘23
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Professional MBA FAQs
The Professional MBA program at Tulane University enables students to earn their master’s degree in business administration on a part-time schedule, with options that include evening and online classes. This gives students the flexibility to access high-quality educational experiences and earn their graduate degree while managing their current work and life responsibilities.
At Tulane’s Freeman School of Business, we offer students several pathway options to earn a transformational MBA. Our Professional MBA program is designed for students who’d like to complete their degree in a hybrid format as they continue working. It can be completed in as little as two to four years. Our Full-Time MBA program immerses students in intensive, experiential learning that they complete in 21 months.
Skilled business leaders who can adapt to the ever-changing business landscape continue to be in demand, but the return on investment for earning an MBA is up to how you use it. Our MBA programs have helped countless business professionals advance in their careers, gain the leadership skills they need to qualify for management and supervisor roles, and pursue their entrepreneurial interests.
Many types of MBA degree programs are offered by educational institutions across the globe. Tulane University offers nine types of MBA programs, including the Professional MBA. Learn more about our program offerings, and find out which MBA is best for you.
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