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Students tell us why the Vanderbilt MBA program is unique.
MBA Overview
The Vanderbilt Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a two-year, on-campus program located in Nashville, Tennessee. The program is designed for early career professionals who wish to catapult their careers or switch career paths entirely. Watch the video on this page and discover why some of our students made the decision to get an MBA. Our MBA degree features a core foundation of general management courses and offers several choices of MBA specializations and concentrations.
You might be asking, "Is an MBA worth it?" MBA salaries and MBA career paths often surpass those of non-MBA professionals, which more than offsets the cost of tuition. And Vanderbilt consistently places high in MBA rankings from the most trusted ranking institutions while still offering a truly unique Master in Business Administration program. Read more about our two-year MBA in The Vanderbilt Advantage. Start your application today for the highly ranked MBA program that focuses on you and your goals.
Spotlight
Leonidas Cuenca
Senior Associate
As
the youngest member of his company’s team, Leonidas Cuenca wound up developing
the financial model for a new plan for taxing Peru’s mining industry — and
successfully presented it to the country’s prime minister and minister of
economics. He knew then that he had an aptitude for consulting. At Vanderbilt,
he’s gaining the knowledge and credentials for consulting at an international
level.
Adena Friedman
CEO, NASDAQ
When Adena Friedman
graduated from Vanderbilt, she wanted to manage complex products. Luckily for
her (and for Nasdaq), that’s the job she was offered — even though, she says,
at that time Nasdaq “didn’t understand that they had products.” Adena
relaunched a Nasdaq product that facilitates the quoting and trading of certain
restricted securities. Today, she’s listed as one of the 40 most powerful women
in the world.
Jessica A. Kennedy
Associate Professor of Management
An award-winning researcher and teacher, Jessica Kennedy studies hierarchies and gender in work organizations. Her research has been covered by news outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, NPR, Businessweek, Fast Company, New York Magazine, and Time. She teaches the core Leading Teams and Organizations course and an elective on Negotiation for the MBA program. Prior to entering academia, Kennedy worked in investment banking in New York and San Francisco.
Achieve Your Career Goals
If you’re thinking about catapulting or changing your career, the Vanderbilt MBA degree is your fast track to achieving that goal. Our flexible MBA curriculum offers a wide array of career possibilities and allows you to tailor your studies to the path of your choice.
LEARN MOREVanderbilt Advantage
The Vanderbilt MBA is a highly ranked two-year degree program that provides the skills, connections and credentials needed to open doors to a rewarding career in business. This degree leads to jobs in consulting, finance, healthcare, human and organizational performance, marketing, operations, social impact and more.
LEARN MOREExceptional Outcomes
Of the top 25 schools in U.S. News and World Report with 500 or fewer students, we ranked #3 in average starting salary and bonuses. Our Class of 2019 reported $118,000 as their average base salary. For more information, view our Employment Report.
LEARN MOREBy the numbers
450
The number of companies with which we have a recruiting relationship for our MBA students.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Vanderbilt’s MBA program includes leadership and professional development opportunities designed to prepare you for a successful career.
MBA students share their
leadership experience.
leadership experience.
Vanderbilt’s MBA program includes leadership and professional development opportunities designed to prepare you for a successful career.