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Evening MBA
Vanderbilt Evening MBA

Admissions

With an evening schedule, rigorous business curriculum, and support built around your growth, the Vanderbilt Evening MBA makes it possible to pursue your next level without putting your current career momentum on hold.

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Application Opening Soon

The Vanderbilt Evening MBA online application will open Friday, October 2, 2026.

Fall 2027 Application Deadlines

Application deadlines fall on the 5th of every month, with rolling decision release dates. 

January 5, 2027May 5, 2027
February 5, 2027June 5, 2027
March 5, 2027July 5, 2027
April 5, 2027

Considerations for when to apply:

  • To ensure adequate time for visa processing, April 5, 2027, is the final date for international candidates to apply.
  • After the final application deadline, we will continue to accept applications while seats remain.

Admissions Criteria

We require a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to enrollment. Built for the mid-career working professional, the ideal candidate has at least two years of full-time work experience. Our Evening MBA program delivers a rigorous business curriculum on a flexible, evening schedule built around a full-time job. Our students are looking for a program that offers the opportunity to gain an outstanding education without interrupting their career progression.

In addition to our Evening MBA program, we offer a Full-time MBA for those seeking a full-time residential experience and an Executive MBA built for those in senior-level leadership roles.

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Application Requirements

We look forward to getting to know you throughout the Evening MBA application process. We want you to make your application a strong showcase of who you are, what you have accomplished, and what you hope to achieve.

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Tuition, Loans, and Scholarships

Business school is a significant investment in your personal and professional development. At Vanderbilt Business, all applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission. Working professional students may benefit from financial support from their employers, as students and employers often report they see immediate ROI from a Vanderbilt Business education.

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FAQs

  • Is a standardized test required for admission?

    A: Our Evening MBA program is test optional, and a standardized test is not required for the application. An essay describing your academic readiness is a required component of the application allowing candidates the opportunity to provide insight into their quantitative and analytical exposure through both education and work experience. 

  • How flexible is the time to degree for this program?

    Built for the working professional, courses run one evening a week, with students completing the degree in 3 to 5 years. 

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