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Yes, Master of Marketing students can apply to the Vanderbilt MBA program. The admissions standards for the MBA program are different and generally require three to five years of work experience. If you are admitted to the MBA program, some of the Master of Marketing course credits can be used to satisfy MBA graduation requirements.

We seek students from a wide variety of majors and backgrounds.

No, the program does not accept transfer students or transfer credits.

We do not require prior full-time work experience for the Master of Marketing program. However, competitive applicants will have at least one internship that is applicable to career interests in marketing.

We seek outstanding candidates regardless of the application round. However, space and scholarships are limited, so it is wise to apply as early as possible. Applying earlier means that you will receive an admission decision earlier, leaving you more time to plan your transition to the Vanderbilt Master of Marketing program.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to rescind any offers of admission or scholarships from candidates who have not responded by the specified deadline and from candidates who have not completed the prerequisites required as a condition of their admission.

No, but we encourage you to visit campus because it is the best way to learn about the program, the university and Nashville, and to meet members of the Owen community. We strongly encourage you to visit before you make a final decision about attending Vanderbilt. Most candidates prefer to visit during the academic year so that they can visit while classes are in session.

You should submit two recommendations from professors or supervisors who know you well and are familiar with your work. If you are unable to disclose your plans to a current supervisor, provide an explanation in an additional statement and request a former supervisor to complete a recommendation.

No. It is not recommended to submit more than two letters of recommendation.

No, but the U.S. government does require international students to show proof of sufficient financial resources to support themselves for the period of their studies. Therefore, international students are required to complete the Preliminary Financial Declaration portion of the online application prior to submitting.

The interview (by invitation only) is an important component of the application and provides you with an opportunity to share your story, and us with a chance to get to know you! We hope to hear about experiences from your personal and professional life, to get a sense of your interpersonal and communication skills and to learn about your marketing career goals.

The interview usually lasts 30 to 45 minutes. In general, the goal of the interview is to assess your maturity, judgment, professionalism, initiative, interpersonal and team skills, communication skills and ability to think critically.

An on-campus interview provides an insider's view and is the best way to gain a realistic impression of life as an Owen student. Visiting campus gives you the chance to attend class, have lunch or coffee with a current student, meet with our career management staff and, if approved, conduct your evaluative interview in person.

We conduct a structured conversational interview. We are interested in evaluating all candidates on a common set of criteria, but we also want to discover your individual story, unique talents and personal ambitions. Your interpersonal skills, communication abilities and professional presence are at least as important as the specific content of the interview. We expect that you will wear business professional attire.

No, the Master of Marketing program is a full-time, 10-month, on-campus program.

A Vanderbilt Master of Marketing graduate who works three to five years and decides to pursue a Vanderbilt MBA is one semester ahead, with 12 credits applicable toward the 62-credit MBA program.The graduate must still complete an MBA application and be considered in the competitive applicant pool. If accepted into Vanderbilt's MBA program, the candidate can complete the MBA in three semesters instead of four. MBA applicants have an average of five years of work experience, many in the kinds of entry-level marketing and sales roles that Master of Marketing students will attain. MMark graduates will need to build the appropriate experience, then apply to the Vanderbilt MBA program and complete the remaining core classes and requirements in place at the time of MBA enrollment.

Yes. Feel free to contact us if you have questions about your score.

We require either the GMAT or GRE. You may self-report your scores for the admissions process. We will verify the scores if you accept an offer of admission to the program. If you last took the test more than five years prior to submitting your application, you must take it again. We review your overall highest test score. Some candidates take the test more than once to obtain a higher score.

We will only utilize the highest score when making an admissions decision.

Although the GMAT and GPA are important indicators of your academic ability, they are not the only factors we consider. Your overall academic record, your undergraduate institution and the difficulty of your course work are also indicators of your potential for academic success in the Master of Marketing program. Candidates who are weak in one area of the application may balance that with strengths in other areas.

Only if you are offered and accept our offer of admission will you be required to provide official test scores and transcripts.

Yes! While life as an Owen student is very demanding, many students choose to work part time (no more than 20 hours per week) to gain valuable marketing experience.

All admitted applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Selection criteria are based on many of the same factors evaluated for an admission decision: academic performance, leadership potential and personal characteristics demonstrated through the essays, interviews and recommendations. Scholarship decisions are communicated in conjunction with admissions decisions.

We seek outstanding candidates regardless of the application round. However, space and scholarships are limited, so it is wise to apply as early as possible. Applying earlier means that you will receive an admission decision earlier, leaving you more time to plan your transition to the Vanderbilt Master of Marketing program.

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Vanderbilt waives the application fee only in exceptional circumstances. Please email the Master of Marketing Admissions Team with an explanation of your request for a fee waiver, a copy of your résumé and test scores (if available).