Stewart Center for Professional & Executive Education

photo of EMBA students inside the GWBC near room 170

Relevant, Impactful Learning. Transformative Engagement. Unparalleled Support.

The Freeman School of Business Stewart Center for Executive & Professional Education offers three paths to the MBA, each designed to meet the needs of working adults. With a shared commitment to academic excellence, our innovative programs offer a variety of modalities, class times, and experiences to meet students where they are – and where they want to go.

Today’s business leaders require advanced skills and knowledge to meet the rapidly changing marketplace and dynamic global economy. With sophisticated research and practical expertise, Freeman’s world-class faculty are uniquely equipped to inspire deep learning. Each course incorporates contemporary cases, engaging assessments, and emerging technologies to provide aspiring managers and executives with relevant solutions to the complex challenges facing any industry.

Choose your path to an MBA

Intentionally designed to maximize learning and minimize work & life disruptions

  • Executive MBA (EMBA) – an immersive, accelerated 17-month program for seasoned professionals. The EMBA curriculum focuses on building executive skills and presence while developing a global perspective. Classes on alternating Fridays and Saturdays along with three immersive weeks. Specializations in global strategy, managing innovation, and finance. Culminates with an international business consulting project and 7-day trip. Past locales include Cape Town, Madrid, Dublin, and Paris. Learn more about EMBA’s admissions requirements.
  • Professional MBA (PMBA) – a contemporary curriculum in a traditional evening format. Classes take place in our state-of-the-art business school complex with refreshments provided. Experience collaborative learning with like-minded professionals and graduate in 2-4 years. Online course options will be offered soon to accelerate time to graduation. Learn more about PMBA’s admissions requirements.
  • Online MBA (OMBA) – highly engaged but fully remote, self-paced learning using new learning technologies and strategies. Classes meet weekly via Zoom. Time to completion is 2 to 4 years. Choose a concentration in marketing, business analytics, finance or general management. Access to an online learning success coach. Learn more about OMBA’s admissions requirements.
  • Executive Education – Freeman's Stewart Center partners with corporations and organizations to design bespoke business programs to address challenges and opportunities unique to them. For more information, contact Ashley Francis at afrancis2@tulane.edu.

Attend an Information Session

Learn more about the Stewart Center for Professional and Executive Education and the Executive MBA program at an in-person or virtual information session — or come see us at an upcoming event.

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Key Services & Benefits

From application to graduation, consider us a partner in your educational journey. We are committed to ensuring your success every step of the way.

  • Engagement with our extensive, active, accomplished alumni network.
  • Concierge-level services and personalized support.
  • Access to scholarships and financial aid counseling.
  • Custom career management coaching and counsel.
  • Connections to a vibrant Tulane and New Orleans community.

Dan Brouillette, an EMBA graduate and former US Secretary of Energy, discusses his decision to choose Freeman's EMBA program, emphasizing the exceptional caliber of students and professors.