Tulane University Announces Launch of Joint MBA/MSRED Degree Program

Serving as the manager of RLB Squared, Geoff Block oversees real estate acquisitions and developments, including the new headquarters of Jaguar Land Rover North America. Geoff Block attended Tulane University in New Orleans, where he studied business at the Freeman School of Business.

Established in 1914, the Freeman School of Business at Tulane University offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business administration, finance, management, business analytics, and accounting. In February 2019, the Freeman School announced a strategic partnership with the Tulane School of Architecture to offer a joint MBA/Sustainable Real Estate Development (MBA/MSRED) degree program, the first of its kind in New Orleans.

The MBA/MSRED degree program provides students with information and concepts in analytics, development, consulting, and management - all areas essential in the preparation for the evolving practices of the real estate industry. The MBA/MSRED includes a combined total of 89 course credits delivered in two years or five semesters. In addition to classroom learning, students are also required to complete case studies and perform directed research on a chosen topic in sustainable real estate development.

Tulane Forward Melvin Frazier Selected in 2018 NBA Draft

An experienced executive who formerly worked with Crown Growth Partners, Geoff Block has served as the manager of real estate investment firm RLB Squared since 2013. An alumnus of Tulane University, Geoff Block continues to support the school through regular donations to its athletics programs.

On June 21, 2018, Melvin Frazier became the first Tulane University basketball player to be selected in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft since 1997. Frazier, a junior and former star player at Higgins High School, was selected 35th overall by the Orlando Magic.

Frazier had a memorable campaign in 2017-18 as the Green Wave forward averaged 15.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game en route to winning the Most Improved Player for the American Athletic Conference. He averaged 11.5 points as a sophomore and 5.2 points as a freshman. Following the season, Frazier stood out at May's NBA Draft Combine as he registered a 40.5-inch vertical leap, which was second-highest among all forwards.