MBA/MME Joint Degree
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Gain sound business training rooted in contemporary energy perspectives — and prepare to lead in today’s energy industry.
At Tulane, our joint Master of Management in Energy (MME) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) program gives you the strategic insight, business foundation, and energy expertise you need to thrive and lead in a fast-growing industry rich in opportunity. You’ll combine technical and immersive coursework in critical subjects while gaining a business education focused on leadership.
As a graduate of our MBA/MME dual degree program, you’ll differentiate yourself in a competitive energy industry and fast-track your energy management career prospects here in Louisiana and around the world.
Why Enroll in Our MBA/MME Dual Degree Program?
During your time in the MBA/MME dual degree program, you’ll gain specialized business training in your area of interest, whether that’s analytics, finance, marketing, strategy and innovation, or energy and sustainability, while you build core knowledge in energy and environmental economics, energy modeling, energy risk management, and more.
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#46
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Best Business Schools and MBA Programs, Fortune, 2026
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#54
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Best Graduate Schools, U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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48
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MBA credit hours
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30
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MME credit hours
Career Outlook for MBA/MME Dual Degree Graduates
Tulane University’s energy programs have a reputation for propelling their graduates into top positions in one of today’s most dynamic fields. With industry-aligned coursework and a focus on experiential learning, our MBA/MME dual degree program is strategically designed to equip you with the unique skill set required to be a future-ready leader in any of various roles at the intersection of business and energy.
Discover some potential roles you can pursue with an MBA/MME dual degree:*
- Chief Operating Officer: Median Annual Salary: $151,000
- Senior Project Manager, Engineering: Median Annual Salary: $130,700
- Energy Trader: Median Annual Salary: $129,000
- National/Strategic Accounts Manager: Median Annual Salary: $111,800
- Senior Consultant, Energy: Median Annual Salary: $77,400
*Salary data from Payscale, 2025
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Alumni Spotlight
Eliana Winderman, MBA & MME '24, reveals her decision to choose Freeman for her Master of Management in Energy degree, emphasizing the program's distinguished faculty expertise and the invaluable networking opportunities that foster enduring industry connections. For Winderman, the Freeman Experience transcends traditional classroom learning, embracing a holistic journey that fully immerses students in both the vibrant Tulane academic community and the unique cultural landscape of New Orleans—creating a comprehensive educational experience that develops both professional capabilities and meaningful personal connections.
Benefits of an MBA/MME Dual Degree
With an emphasis on learning through action, the MBA/MME dual degree program offers students ample opportunities to apply the advanced business skills that are needed to drive success in the energy industry, including through a semester-long practicum and a capstone project working with real companies.
Skills You Will Learn
- Live Case Problem-Solving: client-based projects, industry partnerships, stakeholder presentations, consulting approach
- Business Communication: interacting with business leaders through alumni and CMC networks
- Global immersion: through real-world project at an international location
- AI Implementation & Management: AI integration into multiple courses to understand the value AI tools add and their limitations
- Financial Modeling & Valuation: hands-on analysis of business performance, investment decisions, and strategic planning tools
Core Competencies
- Strategic Thinking & Innovation: competitive analysis, scenario planning, business model innovation
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Leverage functional diversity for business impact
- Strategic AI Intelligence: Transform data into competitive advantage decisions
- Experiential Learning Integration: Apply theory to real-world business problems
- Digital Transformation Leadership: Guide organizations through technology-driven change
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MBA/MME Dual Degree FAQs
An MBA/MME dual degree program enables individuals to earn both their Master of Business Administration and their Master of Management in Energy simultaneously. In the MBA/MME program at Tulane’s Freeman School of Business, students complete a rigorous business curriculum with a focus on energy expertise, including in sustainability and renewables, that features hands-on learning in order to prepare students thoroughly for career advancement in the energy sector.
By earning their MBA/MME dual degree, students can hit the ground running when they graduate. Through practical application of key concepts in energy and business, MBA/MME dual degree students develop a niche skill set that sets them apart from other professionals. Graduates who possess a strong foundation in two different yet complementary fields have an edge in a competitive job market — particularly for influential roles that are in high demand.
The 78-credit-hour MBA/MME dual degree program at Tulane University can be completed in as little as two and a half years.
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