Vanderbilt Business Specialized Master's Programs
Launch your career by earning a master’s degree in management, finance, marketing, or accounting in less than a year.
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You don’t need your whole career figured out. You just need a place to start building it.
Vanderbilt Business offers accelerated programs for students ready to turn what they’ve learned in college into what comes next. Build specialized expertise. Explore a new direction. Gain real business experience. Launch your career with the Vanderbilt name and a community that keeps moving with you.
Master of Management
A nine-month master’s program for students who want broad business knowledge with room to focus. Build skills across finance, marketing, strategy, operations, and leadership, then choose a concentration aligned with where you want to go.
MS Finance
A nine-month, STEM-designated master’s for students ready to build financial and analytical skills. Develop a strong technical
foundation, then customize your path with coursework aligned to careers in investment banking, investment management, corporate finance, financial analytics, and more.
MS Marketing
A nine-month, STEM-designated master’s for students ready to understand what makes people choose, buy, follow, and believe. Build skills across brand strategy, consumer behavior, digital marketing, analytics, and research, then put them to work through real-world projects.
Master of Accountancy
A 12-month master’s program designed for students from any major who want a fast path into accounting and professional services. Choose between Assurance and Valuation tracks, build technical expertise, gain hands-on experience through a paid internship opportunity, and prepare for the CPA exam.
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Nashville is buzzing with creative energy, fresh ideas, and real opportunity. With a growing mix of startups, cultural brands, and established companies, it’s an exciting place to turn ambition into a career and build something new.
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