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Meet the Vanderbilt Executive MBA Class of 2026

Oct 30, 2024
Meet the Vanderbilt Executive MBA Class of 2026: 52 experienced professionals from 47 companies gaining the skills to advance their careers and business expertise

By Arial Starks

Pictured: Group photo of the Vanderbilt Executive MBA Class of 2026

The Vanderbilt Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2026 began their journey in August, uniting 52 professionals from 47 companies who represent a wide spectrum of industries, leadership roles, and career stages. With an impressive range of experience spanning from 5 to 21 years, the cohort brings invaluable perspectives to the classroom, cultivating an educational environment for immersive learning. Key components of the program, such as the C-Team experience, further amplify this by allowing students to work in cross-functional teams, tackling real-world business challenges together. This diverse mix of backgrounds and leadership experiences sets Vanderbilt’s EMBA program apart, offering students a network that fosters both professional growth and lifelong connections. Learn about the EMBA Class of 2026 below.

Demographics

Class Size: 52

Average Age: 35

Age Range (Middle 80%): 29-42

US Minorities (% of class): 27%

International Backgrounds (% of class): 8%

Women (% of class): 25%

LGBTQI (% of class): 10%

Military (% of class): 17%

Resides outside of Nashville (% of class): 21%

Professional Background

Average Years of Work Experience: 11

Work Experience Range: 5-21 years

Companies Represented: 47

Advanced Degrees (% of class): 19%

Industries

  • Consulting 
  • Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • High Tech/Media
  • Manufacturing/Construction/Energy
  • Non-profit/Government/Education
  • Operations/Logistics
  • Real Estate
  • Retail/Consumer Products

Job Functions

  • Business Development/Strategy/Research
  • Consulting
  • Finance/Accounting
  • General Management/HR/Professional
  • Healthcare
  • IT/Marketing/Sales
  • Operations/Logistics/Engineering

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