Tulane announces certificate programs in high-demand fields

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Paula Goes, dean of the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, said an increasing number of undergraduate business students have expressed interest in careers related to energy and sustainability, hospitality products and services, commercial real estate, and professional athletics, and now Tulane University has launched four new certificate programs that provide instruction in those high-demand fields.

Each certificate program, designed to extend and enhance the Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) curriculum, comprises of 12 credit hours constituting a coherent body of study within one of the four industry contexts, Energy, Hospitality, Real Estate Finance and Sports Management. Tulane will hold a Certificates Information Session on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the Marshall Family Commons of the Freeman School of Business.

The programs are designed to integrate principles from finance, marketing, business and legal studies, and management, and each includes courses dedicated to foundational knowledge, advanced topics, and experiential learning.

“With these new certificate programs, we’re meeting that demand by providing students with the opportunity to get a solid foundation in these high-demand industries as well as a clear path toward pursuing a career in their chosen field,” said Goes.

The Energy Certificate Program requires students to complete a foundational course in economics and policy, a course in financial modeling or trading, and two additional courses from an approved list of topics including banking, finance, portfolio management and trading.

The Hospitality Certificate Program, made possible by the Greenbaum Family Program in Hospitality, focuses on preparing the next generation of hospitality professionals through analysis of real-world case studies and interactions with leading hospitality professionals, and includes management and employment law instruction, and designing, developing, and leading enterprises centered on guest experience.

The Real Estate Finance Certificate Program, made possible by the Fogelman Family Real Estate Program, fosters analytical creativity, skill acquisition, and financial decision-making for real estate investment professionals.

The Sports Management Certificate Program focuses on financial, managerial, marketing, analytical, and legal skills in the sports industry. The program also affords the opportunity to partner with local sports organizations to gain real-world insights.

“The Freeman School has a long history of placing graduates in these industries and seeing them rise to senior leadership roles,” said Myke Yest, associate dean of undergraduate education at the Freeman School. “With these new certificate programs, we hope to build on that success and provide students with the specialized knowledge and skills they need to hit the ground running in these fast-growing areas.”