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MS Marketing
Vanderbilt MS Marketing

Admissions

The Vanderbilt MS Marketing program attracts ambitious, creative, and analytically driven students ready to launch careers in marketing. Our holistic admissions process takes into account your entire range of experience and ensures we get to know your goals, strengths, and potential.

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Fall 2027 Application Deadlines

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

October 5, 2026February 5, 2027
November 5, 2026March 5, 2027
December 5, 2026April 5, 2027
January 5, 2027May 5, 2027

Considerations for when to apply: 

  • Due to the time it takes for visa processing, the final deadline for international candidates will be April 5, 2027.
  • Deferred admission applications from Vanderbilt undergrads are accepted starting April 5, 2027.
  • After the final application deadline, we continue to accept applications while seats remain. 
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Admissions Criteria

We require a 4-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to enrollment. Most incoming students come to Vanderbilt immediately after completing their undergraduate degree and full-time post-baccalaureate work experience is not required.

We strongly recommend completing a professional internship prior to starting the MS Marketing program, as students find this experience allows them to understand new concepts more fully and enable more meaningful contributions in class. 

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Application Requirements

We look forward to getting to know you throughout the MS Marketing 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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Pre-Assessment Quiz

To get a better sense of your eligibility for the Vanderbilt marketing master's program, we encourage you to take the 30-second quiz.

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MS Marketing Class of 2026 Profile

  • 76

    Class Size

  • 22

    Average Age

  • 73

    Undergraduate Universities Represented

  • 86%

    Women

  • 14%

    Men

  • 3.7

    Median GPA

Connect With a Student

Reach out to our Vanderbilt MS Marketing Admissions Ambassadors to hear about their experience and learn more about our program.

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See what our MS Marketing students have to say about their experience at Owen and beyond.

FAQs

  • Does a particular academic or professional background give me an advantage in the admissions process?

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

  • What kind of work experience does the Admissions Committee consider?

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

  • Is there a special application for international students?

    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.

  • Does the MS Marketing program accept a 3-year undergraduate degree?

    A 3-year degree does not meet the MS Marketing program's academic admission qualifications/requirements. International students must have a degree from an accredited 4-year undergraduate program, or they must also complete the Charter Accountancy Designation OR at least one year of a Master of Commerce degree program to compliment the 3-year degree.

  • Does the MS Marketing program accept transfer students or transfer credits?

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

  • Is there any advantage to applying in an earlier application round?

    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 MS Marketing program.

  • Can MS Marketing graduates return to Owen to complete an MBA?

    Yes, MS Marketing students can apply to the 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 MS Marketing course credits can be used to satisfy MBA graduation requirements.

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