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  • Experience Energy Program Campus Visits

    Energy Program Campus Visits

    The  April 12th campus event was designed to give potential students a preview of what they can expect in the Master of Management in Energy program.  The event was such a success we decided to host a second one on June 7th. The April 12 campus event enabled prospective students to visit Tulane and New Orleans – many for the first time. The attendees learned how the program can enable people from all sorts of backgrounds be ready to enter the [...]

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  • Events Experience Field Trip to Newpark Resources and PSI Midstream

    Field Trip to Newpark Resources and PSI Midstream

    Last Friday, the Master of Management in Energy students, joined by a few members of the Master of Finance program, went on an all-day trip to Lafayette, Carencro, and Kaplan, Louisiana, to visit with two energy companies, Newpark Resources and PSI Midstream. The first stop we had was at Newpark Resources’ Mats and Integrated Services business unit, where we heard a presentation given by Robert Adair, Vice President of Manufacturing and Northeast Operations. Mr. Adair introduced us to Newpark’s innovative [...]

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  • Experience BP Comes to Tulane, Alumnus Returns

    BP Comes to Tulane, Alumnus Returns

    Tony Valente, Head of Learning and Development for BP Global Oil Americas, spoke in two of our classes last week.  Accompanying Mr. Valente was a 2011 Master of Management in Energy Alumna, Savanna Speciale.  I think it was exciting for her to be back at Tulane as well as for students to see that their skillsets upon graduation are in high demand by many of the major integrated oil and gas companies. Tony addressed our Energy Strategy students about BP’s [...]

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  • Experience People Carroll Suggs Speaks to Energy Master Students

    Carroll Suggs Speaks to Energy Master Students

    Carroll Suggs is the former President, Chair, and CEO of Petroleum Helicopters Inc. (PHI), the largest helicopter services company for many years under her tutelage.  Mrs. Suggs spoke to our class about effectively leading change.  After her husband passed in 1989, Carroll was left with a majority stake in PHI and more corporate, executive-level responsibility than anyone can likely fathom.  In a male-dominated culture of ex-military men, she trumped stereotypes and effectively led change at PHI, attaining her and her [...]

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  • Experience People Business Student Named Department of Energy Ambassador

    Business Student Named Department of Energy Ambassador

    Alexis Vrotsos of Aspen, Colo., a graduate student in the A. B. Freeman School of Business at Tulane University, has been selected to serve as a Department of Energy Student Ambassador for the 2012-13 academic year. Vrotsos, who is pursuing a master of business administration and master of management in energy, serves as an on-campus resource for DOE job and internship information, providing “insider” tips on where to find and how to land DOE positions. Vrotsos is hard at work, [...]

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  • Events Experience Tulane Energy Club’s Alumni and Energy Professionals Reception

    Tulane Energy Club’s Alumni and Energy Professionals Reception

    The Tulane Energy Club recently held an Alumni and Energy Professionals Reception at the Windsor Court hotel.  Current students, from the various graduate programs at the Freeman School of Business, were given the opportunity to interact with professionals and faculty at the event.  I was excited to have the opportunity to learn from professionals in my field of interest in an informal atmosphere.  Many professionals shared their experiences in working in the energy industry and the multitude of roles they [...]

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  • Experience People Student Experience – Maggie Tumminello

    Student Experience – Maggie Tumminello

    After interning at Shaw Group, Inc. and shadowing at Sequent Energy, I knew that I wanted to enter into the energy industry after graduating college.  It is an industry of continual growth and opportunity.  After discovering the Masters of Management in Energy, I went on a campus visit.  I was blown away by the facilities, particularly the trade floor.  Every student’s desk has dual monitors with Thomson Reuters and XTrader software, the software that professionals use in the field.  Following [...]

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  • People Questions Welcome to the Master of Management in Energy

    Welcome to the Master of Management in Energy

    Welcome to our new blog for the Master of Management in Energy program. Our admissions staff is here to guide you through the admissions process. Our next application deadline is February 1. If you have not taken the required GMAT or GRE by the next deadline date, I advise you to at least start the application then submit after you take the test rather than wait for the next May 1 deadline. The deadline dates are just guidelines and we review applications on a [...]

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  • Experience People Student Experience – Dean Mavar

    Student Experience – Dean Mavar

    I returned to Tulane University to further my education in a vitally important industry with the Master of Management in Energy.  Although interested in energy for many years it wasn’t until recently that I decided to pursue an energy related career.  I chose Tulane’s program because of the industry focus and its practical approach to teaching.  Tulane’s reputation for placing well in the energy sector has already exposed me to leading companies.  The condensed one year curriculum allows for energy [...]

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  • Experience People Student Experience – Philip Stuart

    Student Experience – Philip Stuart

    My experience in the MNRG program at Tulane has been very interesting thus far.  I came to Tulane after completing my undergraduate degree in Finance at LSU in December of 2011.  Following my graduation I did two internships within the oil and gas industry.  During this time I was also accepted into the program at Tulane.  The main reason I chose to do the MNRG program over some of the other programs at Tulane and other universities is the unique [...]

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  • Experience People Student Experience – Will Erwin

    Student Experience – Will Erwin

    The Masters in Energy Management Program is a great way to get a specialized Masters degree in an industry that is showing explosive growth and is constantly evolving.  As a student, it is important to differentiate yourself to potential employers, and the energy focus that Tulane offers provides just that.  The framework of the program is most readily described as immersion, as the summer program is very intellectually and labor intensive.  The structure of the coursework is both demanding and [...]

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  • Experience People Student Experience – Shawn Willis

    Student Experience – Shawn Willis

    When I was thinking about enrolling in a graduate business program, I was naturally drawn to Tulane because I attended Tulane for my bachelor’s degree and was aware of the business school’s outstanding facilities and expertise in finance. I initially looked at the Master of Finance program but was more drawn to the Master of Management, Energy Finance and Trading program because it was a smaller, more specialized program that offered the advantages of a traditional finance degree with the [...]

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  • Questions Master of Management in Energy FAQ – Merit-Based Awards and Financial Aid

    Master of Management in Energy FAQ – Merit-Based Awards and Financial Aid

    Q: What are the tuition, fees and program costs? A: Please see the Cost of Attendance budget Q: Do you offer fellowships (scholarships) in the MMG program? A: The Freeman School selects a minimum number of students to receive partial merit based fellowships up to 20% of total tuition. All applicants are automatically reviewed for a fellowship award at the same time as the admissions decision. Q: What types of financial aid (student loans and work study) are available to students? A: [...]

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  • Questions Master of Management in Energy FAQ – Careers

    Master of Management in Energy FAQ – Careers

    Q: What is current placement rate and average salary for the most recent graduates? A: To review current Employment Profiles please click here. Q: What career management activities and resources are offered at the Freeman School? Conduct one-on-one coaching to help you create and realize a career plan that works Assist you in developing an effective resume and cover letter Conduct mock interviews and provide feedback to assist you in sharpening your interviewing skills Help you explore and navigate the job [...]

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  • Questions Master of Management in Energy FAQ – International Applicants

    Master of Management in Energy FAQ – International Applicants

    Q: Are there additional requirements for international applicants? A: International applicants are required to submit the Affidavit of Support along with supporting financial documents (such as bank statements) in order for their application to be completed for reviewed. Additionally, international applicants need to provide proof of English language competence by providing TOEFL or IELTS scores. Q: What are your TOEFL or IELTS waiver eligibility requirements? A: International students who completed one year of study at in institution where English is the [...]

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