Finance Major, BSM at Tulane University

Programme overview

A major in finance introduces students to financial markets, investments and financial analysis. Students gain a comprehensive foundation in finance through core classes on valuation, accounting, investments and fixed income analysis. Special experiential learning opportunities include producing an analyst’s report in Burkenroad Reports, investing real funds in the Darwin Fenner Student Managed Fund (by invitation only), or exploring alternative investments including hedge funds and distressed debt in the Aaron Selber Courses.

Faculty: A. B. Freeman School of Business | Duration: 124 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Management degree must earn a minimum of 124 credit hours in their degree and a minimum grade point average of 2. 000. More information on general degree requirements can be found here. Additionally, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Newcomb-Tulane College Core Curriculum.

Career pathways

Electives allow students to tailor their education to their career goals through optional tracks in corporate finance and investments.

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Application information

USD 70,622 a year (2026-27). Newcomb-Tulane College full-time undergraduate tuition: $35,311 per semester, $70,622 for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Tuition only; excludes the mandatory academic support, campus health, student activity and recreation fees ($4,514), housing, dining and h Source

First-year entry in the Fall semester; application timelines are Early Decision (November 1), Early Action (November 10), Early Decision II (January 15) and Regular Decision (January 15).

Transfer students enter in the Fall or Spring semester.

First-year Early Decision application deadline is November 1 with decisions by December 15 and an enrollment deposit deadline of January 15; Early Action deadline is November 10 with decisions by January 10 and a deposit deadline of May 1.

First-year Early Decision II application deadline is January 15 with decisions by February 15 and a deposit deadline of March 1; Regular Decision application deadline is January 15 with decisions by April 1 and a deposit deadline of May 1.

First-year applications open on August 1 and are submitted through the Common Application; the SAT or ACT is not required for admission but is considered when submitted, and is recommended for academic merit scholarship consideration.

Transfer application deadlines: Spring entry October 15; Fall early (non-binding) February 1; Fall regular April 15, with rolling decisions. Applicants apply through the Common Application and ACT or SAT scores are optional.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.tulane.edu/

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