CUSTOMIZE YOUR MBA
Specializations are focused course tracks for students desiring an in-depth study of the functional area for their chosen career. Specializations require 20 credit hours of course work beyond the core. The 20-credit-hour requirement represents the 12 credit hours earned in the related concentration plus an additional eight hours. The following specializations are offered: Brand Management, Corporate Finance, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and Investment Management.
Detailed program requirements and courses for the 2024/2025 academic year can be found here.
Brand Management
In order to best prepare our students for brand management career paths, the Vanderbilt business faculty have created a comprehensive brand management career specialization curriculum.
CORPORATE FINANCE
To prepare students for career paths in corporate finance, the Vanderbilt business faculty have created a comprehensive corporate finance career specialization.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
To prepare students for career paths in investment management, the Vanderbilt business faculty have created a comprehensive investment management career specialization that consists of a sequence of 10 finance courses.
Degree requirements and course information are subject to change; not all courses are offered every year. The most recent Course Catalog contains academic policies, degree requirements, and individual course descriptions for each of our degree programs.