The Tulane Professional MBA empowers working professionals to elevate their careers while maintaining their current positions. The comprehensive curriculum combines rigorous academic content with real-world applications, developing leaders equipped to navigate the complex challenges of today's dynamic business environment. Through a balanced program designed to accommodate professional schedules, students build analytical abilities, strategic thinking skills and practical business acumen, preparing them to make an immediate impact in their organizations.
Core Curriculum (28 credits)
The core curriculum consists of 14 2-credit courses delivered in 7.5-week terms. Classes meet in person one night per week (6:30-9:30 pm) with options to take up to four core classes online for additional flexibility. Core courses provide a focused learning experience in essential business disciplines:
- Business Fundamentals: Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Economics for Managers, Business Law, Managerial Finance, Advanced Finance, Marketing Management, Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Leadership & Management: Managing People, Leading for Success, Business Communications, and Strategy
- Quantitative Skills: Business Statistics, Analytics for Managers
Electives (18 credits)
The remaining 18 credits consist of six semester-long 3-credit elective courses. Students can customize their MBA through:
- A diverse range of electives from the PMBA, Full-time MBA, Online MBA (up to 9 credits) and Executive MBA (up to 6 credits, with approval) programs.
- Optional concentrations or specializations in high-demand fields.
Students may allocate 12 credits (four courses) toward one concentration or pursue two specializations at 9 credits each. When pursuing two specializations, one 3-credit elective may count toward both specializations.
Concentrations and Specializations
PMBA students have the option to choose a concentration or specialization in select fields. While not required, these options provide students with the ability to tailor their program to meet specific career goals.
Of the 18 elective credits, PMBAs may allocate 12 credits (four courses) toward one of the concentrations listed below. (If a PMBA wishes to complete two specializations instead of a concentration, one 3-credit elective can be counted towards both specializations.)
Business Analytics
Equips students to lead in today’s data-intensive business environment. Students master skills to transform large datasets into actionable insights, preparing them for careers as data analysts, product developers, marketing analysts, pricing specialists, consultants, and data-driven decision-makers across industries. Students can choose from courses including, but not Iimited to, the following:
- Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling
- SQL Database Fundamentals
- Business Intelligence
- Data and Analysis for Marketing Decisions
View a complete list of all Business Analytics course offerings.
Finance
Provides students with comprehensive knowledge in investments, valuation, risk management, and financial analysis essential for today's complex markets. Graduates can pursue careers in corporate finance, asset management, investment banking, venture capital, private equity and financial consulting. Students can choose from courses including, but not limited to, the following:
- Investments
- Financial Policy & Valuation
- Burkenroad Reports for Financial Analysis
View a complete list of all Finance course offerings.
Strategy and Innovation
Develops the leadership and strategic thinking capabilities needed to navigate organizational challenges in both established companies and new ventures. Graduates emerge with the skills for successful careers in general management, strategic planning, management consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures. Students can choose from courses including, but not limited to, the following:
- Strategic Mergers and Acquisitions
- Management of Technology and Innovation
- Innovation and Technology Commercialization
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Competition and Strategy
- Negotiations
View a complete list of all Strategy and Innovation course offerings.
Marketing
Prepares students to develop effective marketing strategies and leverage digital platforms in today’s dynamic business landscape. Graduates pursue careers in brand management, digital marketing, market research, product management, and marketing consulting across diverse industries. Students can choose from courses including, but not limited to, the following:
- Strategic Brand Management
- New Product Development
- Social Media & Online Marketing
View a complete list of all Marketing course offerings.
Energy & Sustainability
Addresses the critical business challenges and opportunities emerging from climate change, energy transition, and social responsibility imperatives. Graduates can leverage connections through the Tulane Energy Institute to pursue careers in energy companies, sustainability and energy consulting, and renewable energy development. Students can choose from courses including, but not limited to, the following:
- Energy Markets, Institutions, and Policy
- Renewable Energy Project Development & Finance
- Climate Change
- Sustainability
- Financial Markets
View a complete list of all Energy & Sustainability course offerings.
