Frequently Asked Questions

What is a master certificate?

The online master certificate program is a comprehensive professional development series covering the most critical subject areas in business and management today. These interactive, online programs are designed for professionals who are either new to business and management or who wish to update their knowledge of basic business concepts in order to work more effectively and advance their career. Earning a Master Certificate in Business/Management, Master Certificate in Business/Marketing, Master Certificate in Business/HR Management or Master Certificate in Business/Finance is an excellent way for professionals with little or no formal business education to obtain a concise overview of core business disciplines before committing to a full degree program.

What is an advanced master certificate?

Designed for professionals, executives and entrepreneurs with a solid understanding of core business principles, Tulane’s Advanced Master Certificate in Business Strategies offers a deep-dive into today’s most important business topics. The program is comprised of three of Tulane’s four advanced strategy classes – Advanced Management Strategy, Advanced Marketing Strategy, Advanced HR Strategy or Advanced Finance Strategy – enabling students to create a curriculum that is ideally suited to their individual interests and needs.

How long does it take to complete each course?

The total estimated completion time for each certificate program is approximately 25-30 hours, including up to 12 hours of streaming video presentation plus independent exercises and mastery exams.

Is there a time limit that I must complete a course within?

Yes. You have eight weeks to complete each certificate course. Students who complete all three certificate courses in a master program will receive a Master Certificate in Business/Management, Master Certificate in Business/Marketing, Master Certificate in Business/HR Management or Master Certificate in Business/Finance.

What kind of materials will I receive?

You will receive a set of video CD-ROMs and a study guide to complement the lecture materials. The video CDs are provided to ensure that you will be able to see the video lectures regardless of your Internet connection speed. If you have a broadband connection, please try the streaming video option first. If your connection speed is under 56K, or if you wish to view the videos offline, you may use the CD option.

What is Online Faculty Support? What type of interaction can I expect from this program?

Online faculty support offers extended interaction with program faculty and classmates through virtual office hours, faculty-monitored chat rooms, message boards and email, ensuring an engaging and rewarding educational experience. In fact, many students will find that they are actually learning, participating and enjoying themselves more in this online program than they ever did in a traditional classroom!

Tulane’s interactive communication tools also offer an excellent way to meet, collaborate and network with professionals from across the nation and around the world.

Will I have assignments or exams?

At the end of each course, there will be an “open book” set of questions you must answer online before receiving your certificate. Move at your own pace and review the lectures and study guide materials as many times as you want – the materials are yours, so take your time!

Why should I consider earning a professional certificate?

Earning a professional certificate sets those with the credentials apart – or above – those without it. For many, gaining new skills becomes a personal professional goal. A professional certificate from a highly respected, accredited university also adds prestige to your résumé. Furthermore, a professional certificate can be an aid to career advancement and help you earn a higher salary.

Is there any credit given for completing a master certificate?

Upon completion of each eight-week certificate course, you will be awarded 4 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business.

Can I earn college credit for completing a master certificate?

Some of Tulane’s online courses qualify for college credit through the American Council on Education; see below for details. In addition, you will earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all courses, so you may be eligible for tuition assistance from your company. Contact your company’s Human Resources Department to confirm whether their tuition assistance policy covers continuing education programs.

Which courses are recommended for college credit with ACE?

The American Council on Education (ACE) has recommended the following Tulane online certificate courses for college credit: Business Essentials I, Business Essentials II, Advanced Management Strategy and Advanced Marketing Strategy. Advanced HR Strategy and Advanced Finance Strategy have not yet been evaluated/approved for college credit recommendation by ACE.

What is ACE? How does ACE benefit students in Tulane’s online programs?

The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and recommended college credit for four of Tulane University’s online courses. The American Council on Education, the major coordinating body for all the nation’s higher education institutions, seeks to provide leadership and a unifying voice on key higher education issues and to influence public policy through advocacy, research and program initiatives.

For more than 30 years, colleges and universities have trusted ACE CREDIT to provide reliable course equivalency information to facilitate their decisions to award academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT website at www.acenet.edu/acecredit.

Benefits to Tulane University online students include:

ACE credit recommendations allow many students to utilize corporate tuition assistance programs to pay for these programs.
ACE credit recommendations also give successful students the potential to apply college credit to a formal degree program.

Will my school accept ACE credits?

ACE credits give you the ability to either transfer earned credits to an accepting university or apply them to educational or training programs. Universities accept ACE credit recommendations based on their own policies and requirements and should be contacted regarding the transferability of any credit hour earned. Contact the American Council on Education (ACE) at www.acenet.edu for more information.

Does Tulane accept these credits?

These professional development programs were developed with Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business based on the same information and instruction found in existing degree programs but have been repackaged as open-enrollment certificate programs and are not currently part of any formal degree curriculum at Tulane. Tulane does not accept these credits because there are currently no existing classes in any degree curricula that exactly match these professional development programs.

What should I do to obtain ACE credits for my Tulane online certificate course?

Students wishing to earn ACE credit will be required to take a proctored exam for each course. The steps follow:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Note: Transcripts are $35 for the first and $10 each additional. Transcripts will be sent directly to the university or employer.

Please contact your Program Representative at 800-983-6491 for more information.

How much does a master certificate program cost?

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When does your next session begin?

A new session begins on the first of every month and lasts eight weeks.

How does earning a course certificate work?

Once you complete a course – including all lectures, assignments and tests – you will be awarded a course certificate and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business.

Who is Tulane University?

Founded in 1894, Tulane is one of the top research universities in the nation. Tulane's Freeman School of Business was established in 1914 and has since become one of the nation's premier business schools, world renowned for developing passionate leaders. Both Tulane University and the Freeman School of Business have consistently ranked in U.S. News & World Report's Top 50.

Are Tulane University and the Freeman School of Business accredited?

Tulane University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097; telephone 404-679-4501) to award Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Tulane's Freeman School of Business is accredited by the AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), the premier accrediting body for business schools.

Will I actually learn from the same faculty who teach at Tulane University's Freeman School of Business?

You will watch and learn from the very same professionals who teach at Tulane's world-renowned Freeman School of Business as they deliver lectures and course material online – when and where it's convenient for you! Online streaming video lectures bring your PC to life and the classroom to you, offering an educational experience that no other Internet program can match!

When do I have to register for the program?

You can register anytime and begin the program on the first of the month. You then have eight weeks to finish each course.

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