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Career-launching Programs for Undergraduates & Recent Graduates

In an average year, around 1.9 million Americans graduate from college with a bachelor's degree. You'll find yourself in a competitive market with other recent graduates competing for career-building jobs. We'd like to suggest several proven ways to swing the odds in your favor: innovative, career-launching programs (designed for all majors) ranging from a 3-week summer business immersion to one-year specialized masters in accounting, finance, or marketing.


Specialized Masters Programs

Master of Marketing

Launch a successful (and exciting) marketing career.

The Vanderbilt Master of Marketing is an accelerated 10-month, on-campus degree providing the tools needed to excel in one of the most dynamic and creative areas of the business world. The program, which is designed for all majors and for those who are recent college graduates or have 1-3 years of work experience, equips students with well-rounded knowledge and real-world experience.

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Master of Accountancy

From any major to a major accounting firm in just 12 months.

The Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is an accelerated 12-month, on-campus degree offering two distinct programs: MAcc Assurance and MAcc Valuation. These distinguished programs provide a fast track to launch a promising career with the world’s largest (and most prestigious) accounting and professional service firms. Both programs are designed for all majors and for those who are recent college graduates or have several years of experience.

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MS Finance

Your fast track to a career in finance.

 

The Vanderbilt MS Finance (MSF) is an accelerated 10-month, on-campus degree providing the technical skills, connections, and credentials needed to open doors to a rewarding career in finance. Our flexible MBA-level finance curriculum can be tailored to specific interests and career goals. The program is designed for all majors and for those who are recent college graduates or have 1-2 years of work experience.

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Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion

Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion is a 3-week career building certificate program that equips students with career preparation, business knowledge, and hands-on experience through real client projects. The unique program provides a transformative experience for undergrads and recent college graduates. Students from all institutions and majors are welcome.

Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion is a 3-week career building certificate program that equips students with career preparation, business knowledge, and hands-on experience through real client projects. The unique program provides a transformative experience for undergrads and recent college graduates. Students from all institutions and majors are welcome.

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Find the Right Career Path

Download this guide to help you determine how a 1-year specialized master’s degree can help you launch the career you want.

Download this guide to help you determine how a 1-year specialized master’s degree can help you launch the career you want.

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The percentage of the MSF Class of 2022 that accepted an offer within 3 months of graduation.

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Meet our students

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Nicola Rogers

Nicola Rogers

Vanderbilt Accelerator Summer Business Immersion 2022
Matt Connors

Matt Connors

Audit Staff, EY
Lilly Schneider

Lilly Schneider

Valuation Associate, KPMG
Matt Seward

Matt Seward

Financial Analyst, IBM
Logan Bolton

Logan Bolton

Account Executive, We Thrive Media
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ATTENTION: VANDERBILT UNDERGRADS

VU2MBA

A program that positions Vanderbilt undergrads one step closer to earning an MBA.

VU2MBA is a unique MBA admissions program designed specifically for Vanderbilt students. Through VU2MBA, you can apply to the Vanderbilt MBA program during the spring of your senior year or immediately following graduation and then return to Vanderbilt after working two to four years to begin your MBA classes. The application fee for all VU2MBA applicants will be waived.

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UNDERGRADUATE
BUSINESS MINOR

A program that is “Uniquely Vanderbilt.”

Based on the steady growth in demand from students to study business theories and practices, Vanderbilt created this trans-institutional business minor. The program includes elective course options from each of the four undergraduate schools and fundamentals courses taught by the Owen Graduate School of Management and is designed to complement the strong liberal arts education.

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