WE TAKE BUSINESS PERSONALLY.
The
Vanderbilt Advantage.
At Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, we’re looking for students who are self-determined, inquisitive, adaptable, and driven. Here you’ll discover what it means to lead and manage effective change by learning to think critically, take risks, and build versatile teams. We create opportunities and empower you to unlock your full potential— from leadership development to tailored independent studies to immersion experiences designed to help you grow. And because of our close-knit and collaborative community, we can invest fully in who you are and where you want to go. That’s the Vanderbilt Advantage.
opportunities to discover, grow, and thrive in business and beyond.
AN ACCELERATED CURRICULUM CATERED TO YOU.
Our unique modular curriculum is designed to immediately provide you with the core business classes and electives you will need to succeed in your summer internship. in fact, you can begin taking electives in your preferred area of study as early as Mod 2—just 9 weeks into your classes. As a part of the Vanderbilt MBA program, you’ll choose at least one concentration as your focus of study and may further customize your program by adding additional concentrations, specializations, or emphases. You can also create your own independent study course or enroll in classes from other schools at Vanderbilt to round out your MBA education.
DUAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREES
MBA/MD Vanderbilt School of Medicine
MBA/JD Vanderbilt Law School
MBA/MALAS Center for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies
MBA/MDiv Vanderbilt Divinity School
MBA/MTS Vanderbilt Divinity School
MBA/MPP Vanderbilt Peabody College of Education and Human Development
MBA/BM Vanderbilt Blair School of Music
MBA/MD Meharry Medical College
Concentrations
12 credit hours of electives in a single discipline
Accounting
Consumer Psychology and Marketing Analytics
Finance
General Management
Healthcare
Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
Marketing
Operations & Analytics
Strategy
Specializations
8 additional credit hours of electives beyond the concentration (to total 20 credit hours)
Brand Management
Corporate Finance
Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)
Investment Management
Emphases
8 credit hours of approved courses
Entrepreneurship
International Studies
Sustainability and Social Impact
Customized Emphases - with faculty approval
The Vanderbilt MBA degree is STEM-Designated. The STEM designation allows international students to prolong their post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) by 24 months, providing access to work in the U.S. for a total of 36 months after graduation.
Management
Managerial
WINTER BREAK FALL BREAK
Opportunities during breaks will enhance your MBA and career-seeking experience. Some options are for credit.
CHOOSE THE CAREER PATH THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU.
With the Vanderbilt MBA, you can tailor the program to your unique skills and passions as you plan your trajectory. So whether you’re looking to accelerate your current career, hoping to switch vocations entirely, or aspiring to be an entrepreneur, you can route your career path toward exceptional success.
Operations and Analytics
This is an ideal path if you’re interested in the design and management of processes, supply chains, and logistics within the healthcare, manufacturing, or technology industries. You’ll learn from internationally recognized faculty and have opportunities to work with some of the world’s most soughtafter companies.
Healthcare
We offer a healthcare management curriculum unlike any other. So whether you’re working directly in a hospital, networking with healthcare executives, or learning from Congress’s foremost policy experts, you’ll gain experience in the city ranked by The Wall Street Journal as one of the “hottest places for healthcare.”
Consulting
With a career in consulting, you'll meet a critical market need. You’ll learn how to solve clients’ functional problems and lead strategic change. You’ll gain invaluable client-facing skills through seminars, case practice sessions with alumni, company internships, and networking with industry leaders.
Marketing
it’s no secret that brands like Microsoft, Mattel, Mars, and PepsiCo seek out our graduates to fill roles in brand and product management, service, and digital marketing. You’ll gain thorough knowledge of the discipline and excel with leadership skills that will catapult you to success.
Finance
You’ll study finance with experienced faculty members who are known worldwide. Because of our legacy and robust curriculum, Vanderbilt is recognized as one of the top graduate finance programs in the world. Our students have a strong track record of earning top jobs and salaries in corporate finance programs, investment banking, and private wealth management.
Entrepreneurship
You’ll have access not only to our Center for Entrepreneurship but also the Wond’ry— our very own catalyst for creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. You can also work with local powerhouses like the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and the Nashville Capital Network. in addition, Vanderbilt offers grant money to fund student business ideas, so your startup dreams can become tangible realities.
Human and Organizational Performance
We offer one of the country’s highestregarded MBA programs in human and organizational performance. Thanks to the number and variety of our courses, you’ll be prepared to take a seat in the C-Suite and help implement company strategies across the board.
Learn more about how you can accelerate or switch your career at Vanderbilt. Visit: business.vanderbilt.edu/mba/careers
“From the faculty to the Career Management Center, Vanderbilt has helped me take a dream of entering consulting and turn it into a purpose.”
ALNEADA BIGGERS
Senior Manager,
VANDERBILT JD AND MBA GRADUATE
invested in a consulting career, Alneada chose the Vanderbilt MBA because the program aligned with her interests and offered a clear understanding of both legal and business solutions. She was also attracted to Vanderbilt’s collegial atmosphere: here she got to know her classmates and engaged with professors who are leaders in the field.
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO IN YOUR CAREER?
From individualized career coaching and resume review to interview opportunities with employers both on and off campus, the Career Management Center team is here to walk you through the entire recruitment process. in fact, they will support you long after you graduate.
companies hired members of recent MBA classes 133
is how we approach career coaching and job search support
1-on-1 years to earn back the investment of a Vanderbilt MBA degree (Forbes)
3.9
Top Recent Employers (Full-Time and Internship)
AllianceBernstein
Amazon
American Airlines
Bain & Company
Bank of America
Deloitte
Ecolab
Eli Lilly & Company
Emerson EY
Fidelity
Goldman Sachs
infosys
Johnson & Johnson
Jefferies Group
Kimberly-Clarke Corporation
Mars Petcare
Mattel
Microsoft
Nissan USA
Proctor & Gamble
PwC
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo
Want to learn how much you can earn after graduation? View our graduates’ statistics and salary ranges at: business.vanderbilt. edu/mba/outcomes
Industry heavyweights.
In your corner.
Our alumni go on to do extraordinary things and land at notable companies. This is a testament to the quality of our program, but also to the strength of our connected network. So wherever your aspirations lead you, chances are, Vanderbilt alumni will already be there to show you the way and will be accessible to you when you need them.
ADENA FRIEDMAN
HEIKI MIKI
Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq
VANDERBILT MBA 1993
in 2021, Forbes listed Adena Friedman among the 50 most powerful women in the world. At Nasdaq, she’s president and CEO, making her the first woman to lead a major U.S. stock exchange operator. Reflecting on her time at Vanderbilt, Friedman says, “From modeling a company to personal and leadership skills, i’ve used what i learned here consistently throughout my years as a product manager and business leader.”
PAUL
JACOBSON
Executive Officer and Division Director, Shinagawa Refractories
VANDERBILT MBA 1996
Heiki Miki travels the globe as Shinagawa Refractories’ executive officer and general manager of overseas business for the Americas, Europe/Middle East, and Oceania and as one of Vanderbilt’s most visible and appreciated international supporters. Miki says the MBA curriculum helped him expand his skills and connect the dots in areas where he already had some experience, like finance, marketing, and operations.
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, General Motors
VANDERBILT MBA 1997
Paul Jacobson joined General Motors as executive vice president and chief financial officer in December 2020. Prior to that, Jacobson served as CFO of Delta Air Lines, inc., a company he helped transform. He recently described his Vanderbilt experience, “i found it was just the right size for me…which leads to a more collaborative culture, stronger relationships, and better networking than perhaps you’d find at the bigger schools.”
WORLD-CLASS FACULTY WHO KNOW YOU BY NAME.
You probably already know that Vanderbilt faculty are some of the best in the world. What you may not know is that at Vanderbilt Business, your professors will get to know you—your name, your passions, your goals. in addition to their exceptional classroom teaching, your professors at Vanderbilt are renowned researchers, CEOs, award winners, and authors. Despite their many roles, their top focus is equipping you with the knowledge and expertise you’ll need to reach your unique goals.
Best Professors (The Princeton Review 2024) #3
KELLY GOLDSMITH
E. Bronson i ngram Chair, Professor of Marketing
YASIN
ALAN
Associate Professor of Operations Management
7:1 is the ratio of Vanderbilt Business students to faculty
Goldsmith is an award-winning behavioral scientist and teacher who competed as a contestant on the show ”Survivor.” She studies consumer responses to uncertainty and scarcity and regularly publishes her research in the top marketing and psychology journals. She was named one of the “40 Best Professors Under 40” by Poets&Quants in 2014. Check out her TEDx video, “How to make the most out of not having enough.”
Alan teaches Operations Management and Supply Chain Management. He has earned various awards for his contributions as a scholar and teacher, including a spot on Poets & Quants ’ “40 Best Professors Under 40” list in 2018. His research explores the operational and financial implications of retailers’ category and inventory management practice, as well as the operational determinants of financial success in the airline industry. His work has appeared in top academic journals.
PUT WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED INTO PRACTICE.
At Vanderbilt, you’ll gain real-world experience in your intended career path through our ample experiential learning opportunities in Nashville, across the country, and around the world. in addition, our research and learning centers help you generate impact now and after you graduate.
IMMERSION LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Social Enterprise
From Project Pyramid to Center-sponsored events, the Turner Family Center for Social Ventures provides opportunities to learn more about social impact and pinpoint ways to drive positive, systemic change.
Career Treks
Visit different cities to meet with executives at top companies and firms to get firsthand industry knowledge and learn about employment opportunities in finance and consulting.
Entrepreneurship
Bring your idea to life with resources and support from our Center for Entrepreneurship, the Wond’ry (Vanderbilt’s innovation Center), and the Nashville Entrepreneur Center.
Marketing Immersion
Participate in immersion events to collaborate with other students on real-world case projects from local companies. Network and engage with the Owen Marketing Association to better understand the ever-evolving role of marketing in today’s business landscape.
Healthcare Immersion
Gain an understanding of the healthcare industry from the Center for Health Care Market innovation and from the perspective of providers, patients, and administrators through experiences such as observing actual surgeries and visiting Vanderbilt’s LifeFlight critical care helicopter service.
Leadership Development Program
Develop your leadership skills with individualized or group coaching, and craft your personal leadership philosophy.
YOU BELONG HERE.
At Vanderbilt, you will enjoy working with and learning from people who offer diverse ideas, perspectives, and experiences in a community where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
“As an international student from Venezuela, I found many opportunities at Vanderbilt to showcase my culture, experiences, and leadership style in a very welcoming environment. Vanderbilt fosters a culture of inclusiveness where all ideas are respected.”
GABY RIOS DE GIACONA
Senior HR Business Partner, Unity Technologies
VANDERBILT MBA GRADUATE
Our commitment
To cultivate a dynamic community of the brightest minds from all backgrounds and perspectives in an environment that challenges us to embrace lifelong and professional growth; to welcome a wide variety of viewpoints and engage thoughtfully and respectfully, even when doing so is uncomfortable; to value differences while creating a community with the connections and shared purpose that are necessary to tackle the complexities of an ever-changing world; and to work towards removing barriers to fulfilling our commitment.
“Because of the incredible diversity of students at Vanderbilt—in terms of nationality, age, backgrounds, and hobbies—I have learned way more than I ever imagined.”
JULIEN BOUSQUET
Marketing Lead - CPG (food and bev) Vertical, Snap i nc.
VANDERBILT MBA GRADUATE
“After coming to Vanderbilt from the Marines, I immediately felt a sense of belonging similar to the close-knit nature of the military. The team-oriented culture was very familiar, and I was happy to be involved with another high-caliber group of people who respect and value each other’s unique experiences while also looking out for one another.”
TREVOR HUNT
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Sr. Product Manager, Thomson Reuters
VANDERBILT MBA GRADUATE
ENGAGE. CONNECT. LEAD.
in addition to getting a worldclass education, you’ll benefit from our uniquely collaborative community. The student life experience at Vanderbilt offers countless opportunities to engage, connect, and lead while you’re here. We’re known for our variety of clubs, service opportunities, and student organizations.
Learn more about student life at: business.vanderbilt.edu/mba/ studentlife
Your family is our family. And we mean it. We provide accommodations to student parents so they can maintain academic success throughout their pregnancy and after the birth of their child, including adjusting course loads, offering flexibility with exam schedules, and more. We also welcome spouses and partners to be part of our community.
Learn more at: business. vanderbilt.edu/mba/studentlife/families-and-partners
“Being at Vanderbilt has taught me not to second-guess myself because I am a woman. In school, we are treated equally, and I don’t have to fight for a place.”
YVONNE UDUBA
Finance Operations - Project and Process Manager, Google VANDERBILT MBA GRADUATE
WELCOME TO NASHVILLE.
Explore Nashville.
Our hometown is a vibrant, engaging city (and a great place to live for your 2 years in school). Eclectic and diverse, Nashville offers amazing restaurants, parks, museums, and sports, on top of its unmatched live music scene. Come see for yourself why The New York Times, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal rank Nashville as one of the top places to live and do business.
“In
Nashville, we have a very strong mix of creative talent, established industries, and capital sources.”
VIC GATTO Managing General Partner, Jumpstart Capital VANDERBILT MBA
GRADUATE
“The Owen experience demands more of the student than just going to class, and the whole community is better for it.”
BEN BURKEEN
Director, EngineeringCollaboration and Productivity
GE i CO Tech
VANDERBILT MBA GRADUATE
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Learn more about our MBA program, schedule a visit, or start an application by visiting business.vanderbilt.edu/mba, scanning the QR code below, or giving us a call at 615.322.2534.
401 21st Avenue South Nashville, TN 37203-2422
United States