Finance

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by WVUE Fox 8 about his expectations for gas prices in the wake of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Tariffs can affect business expenses and trade decisions. Explore the pros and cons of tariffs and what finance professionals should know about their effects.

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by Nola.com about SpaceX's plan to build a spaceport in coastal Vermilion Parish.

Peter Ricchiuti, senior professor of practice in finance and research director of Burkenroad Reports, was interviewed by Fast Company about Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comment to CNBC that "the K-shaped…

Are you interested in pursuing a career in finance? Learn what a controller does, and learn how a master’s degree in finance can open up career opportunities.

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by WGNO-TV about the U.S. Department of Energy's selection of Louisiana as a potential host for a nuclear lifecycle…

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by Reuters for a story about efforts to restore Venezuela's refining capacity.

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by Fast Company about the Trump administration's plans to roll back energy efficiency efforts.

A graduate business degree can lead to new career opportunities and leadership positions. What is the difference between an MBA and a master’s in finance?

What is the investment banker salary, job description, and career path? Explore how a master’s degree in finance can help you take the next step in your career.

Amanda Heitz's paper "Quick on the Draw: Liquidity Risk Mitigation in Failing Banks," co-authored with Jeffrey Traczynski (FDIC) and Alex Ufier (FDIC), has been accepted for publication in Review of Finance.

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by The Times-Picayune | Nola.com for a story about Delfin Midstream's plans to build the nation's first floating LNG…

Mara Baumgarten Force, professor of practice in finance and a member of the city's Revenue Estimating Committee, was interviewed by WVUE-TV about the committee's finding that Mardi Gras generated a net loss of $3.7 million…

Eric Smith, professor of practice and associate director of the Tulane Energy Institute, was interviewed by The New York Times for a story about the proposed merger between NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy.

Reese Hathaway (BSM ’25, MANA ’26) will begin a career as a Business Analyst in strategy consulting at Kearney.

Leveraging the strategic, financial, and leadership skills he developed through the PMBA program, Luke Seicshnaydre (MBA ’26) will pursue a Program Manager role at Textron System.

Marissa Yepez (MBA ’26) says she uses the lessons from her business communication course daily in her work in energy and utilities.

Following graduation, Arzaan Singh (MACCT '26) will continue his education at Harvard in the Master of Engineering in Computational Science and Engineering program.

"Although I am not originally from New Orleans, I have experienced some of the most meaningful moments of my life here," says Emily Marks Foley (MBA '26), who will be graduating in May.

Cody Bratton (MBA '26) says that at Freeman he learned that strong leadership and sound business decisions begin with disciplined thinking.

Shofner Smith's (MBA '26) says his favorite memory of New Orleans was attending JazzFest. Shofner is a property tax professional.

Jessica Irene Minkel (MBA '26), Vice President of Enterprise Finance at Scholastic Inc., says her Freeman classes pushed her to challenge her own assumptions so she could make informed business decisions.

Abe Friedland  (BSM '26) will be an incoming Investment Banking Analyst at Gordian Group.

Bin “Jason” Wang (BSM '26) will begin a Master’s in Management at Northwestern Kellogg School of Management.

Annabelle He (BSM '26) will work as an FP&A Analyst at K1 Investment Management.