“It’s scary. Our power grid, our cars, our everyday devices — basically everything is online and able to be attacked.” -Georgia Weidman, quoted in The New York Times. Weidman is teaching Applied Computing Systems and Technology in Tulane’s School of Professional Advancement. She is the author of Penetration Testing: A Hands-on Introduction to Hacking.

The School of Architecture and the A. B. Freeman School of Business have initiated a double-track master’s degree program leading to a Master of Sustainable Real Estate Development and a Master of Business Administration. The A. B. Freeman School of Business’ new one-year Master of Business Analytics program provides students with the skills to transform large, complex data sets into the clear information managers need to make business decisions. The School of Social Work has a new online Master of Social Work program.

The HOMELAND SECURITY program offered online by the School of Professional Advancement and the online SOCIAL WORK MASTER'S PROGRAM in the School of Social Work have been named top master’s programs by OnlineMasters.com.