Accelerate Your Education and Career
Freeman 4+1 Program
Fast-track your education and career by earning both a bachelor's and master’s degree in just five years with Freeman’s 4+1 program.
What is a 4+1 Program?
A 4+1 program allows Freeman undergraduate students to earn a graduate degree with just one additional year of study, combining the final year of a bachelor’s program with the first year of a master’s program. At Freeman, our 4+1 pathway offers streamlined entry into three in-demand graduate programs:
Why Choose the 4+1 Program?
Complete 12 hours of graduate-level coursework during your junior and senior undergraduate years.
All undergraduate financial aid will apply up to 12 hours of graduate-level coursework, saving you an entire year of graduate school tuition. During your fifth year, you’ll be eligible for graduate financial aid and fellowships.
Graduate faster with advanced skills for a competitive edge.
Who is Eligible for a 4+1 Program?
Any Freeman undergraduate student with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can enroll in the Freeman 4+1 Program.
Prerequisites Required
Master of Business Analytics
- Advanced Spreadsheet Modeling
- Business Statistics & Modeling with R
Master of Management in Energy
- ACCN 3100 Intermediate Accounting I
- ENRG 4100 Energy Economics, Markets, & Policy
Master of Finance
- ACCN 3100 Intermediate Accounting I
- FINE 3010 Financial Management
- CDMA 4020 Advanced Career Development & Management
Four Steps to enroll in a 4+1 program
Schedule a meeting with Shira Hussain, Director of Undergraduate Advising, to discuss your interest in the 4+1 program. Ideally, this meeting will happen during your freshman or sophomore year to ensure you can take full advantage of the program’s benefits.
If you determine you want to move forward, the Program Director will work with you to draft a personalized program plan to ensure you complete the proper prerequisites during your undergraduate program and are eligible for Freeman graduate coursework during your senior year.
Your program plan will indicate the semester you should officially apply to your graduate program. An Admissions team member will contact you during the application period of your graduate degree program.
After earning your undergraduate degree, complete your master's degree in as little as 18 credits during your fifth year at Tulane.
Graduate Programs
Learn more about graduate programs.
Get Started Today
Save Time, Save Money, and Get Ahead with Freeman’s 4+1 Program! For more information, contact our admissions office or schedule a meeting with your academic advisor today!
