Exceptional Outcomes
Our Executive MBA program delivers immediate, lasting ROI for experienced professionals. With personalized leadership development, strong industry connections, and a rigorous, real-world curriculum, graduates are well prepared to accelerate their careers and lead with impact.
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24%
Average salary increase upon completing the program compared to the starting salary.
(Class of 2024) -
1.8
On average, the number of years it takes Executive MBA graduates to earn back the financial investment of their degrees.
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9 of 10
Executive MBA graduates who believe they add value to their organizations after completing the program.
Impact That Starts Immediately
Whether you choose the Executive Edge or Global Immersion track, the program is built for immediate application so you can drive impact in real time while creating lasting value for your organization.
ROI for You
Apply what is learned on Saturday in your
workplace the following Monday
- Gain new confidence as you better understand
the functional areas of your organization - Receive recognition from colleagues (and superiors)
who notice a difference in your performance - Quite often, receive promotions and salary
increases well before graduation - Build a diverse peer network that serves
you throughout your career
ROI for Your Organization
Develop immediate solutions
to pressing issues
- An increase in the bottom line traceable to
contributions of employees in the program - Greater bench strength
- Long-term loyalty of prized employees
The Organizations Behind Our Cohort
Vanderbilt Executive MBA students represent a wide range of careers, backgrounds, industries, and organizations, from sole proprietorships to Fortune 500 companies. Below is a partial list:
| ORGANIZATIONS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Procter & Gamble | HCA | Autozone |
| Morgan Keegan | Bridgestone | Johnson & Johnson |
| Ford Motor Credit | General Motors | Nissan |
| Gibson Guitar | DuPont | Humana |
| Dollar General | Home Depot | Mapco |
| Dell | BlueCross BlueShield of TN | Mars |
| FedEx | Tractor Supply Company | TVA |
| Gaylord Entertainment | Harrah's | Allstate |
| Pharm M.D. | SunTrust Bank | Unum |
| Provident | Allergan | Bristol-Myers Squibb |
| Cisco | Cardinal Health | GlaxoSmithKline |
| International Paper | Smith & Nephew | Vanderbilt Medical Center |
| Carrier | GE Appliances | Schneider Electric |
| Whirlpool | Ozburn-Hessey Logistics | AOL |
| Asurion | Oracle | Motorola |
| United Technologies | U.S. Army | Medtronic |
| Mead Johnson | Amgen | Wackenhut Services |
| KPMG | YWCA | Vanderbilt University |
The program has helped distinguish me from my peers [at Schneider] for my self-investment and commitment. I can look at the decisions that my company and competitors make, better understand the context, and make my own decisions accordingly.