For prospective Hamilton College students wondering about their post-undergraduate future, what could be better than a straight shot into Vanderbilt Business for graduate school? Thanks to a new partnership between Hamilton and the Owen Graduate School of Management, that straight shot is now a reality.
Developed by Hamilton College, the Early Assurance Grad Program Network partners with select graduate schools to offer prospective students a direct pathway from their undergraduate experience to graduate study. Interested students apply for the program while applying to Hamilton College, hopefully cementing their place on a five-year track (four for undergrad, one for business school) that ends with a Master of Science in Finance from Owen.
Participating students not only get early assurance of admission to one of the top business schools in the country, they also receive dedicated academic and career advising, ensuring a successful transition once they reach the MSF program. For young students eager to land a career in finance, analytics, consulting, or any other related field, this is a path that can open a lot of doors from day one of their undergraduate experience. Not to mention, it’s a chance for students to arrive at Hamilton already on track for a highly competitive graduate degree.
Further benefits include application fee waivers and a guaranteed minimum of $10,000 in scholarship support, as well as biannual opportunities to connect with Vanderbilt Business faculty and representatives. Students also receive additional opportunities for mentorship, advising, professional development, and ongoing engagement with Owen throughout their undergraduate experience.
As Dean Thomas Steenburgh of Owen says of the program, “Liberal arts graduates bring something distinctive to graduate business education — the ability to think across disciplines and lead with intellectual range. Hamilton produces exactly that kind of student.” Hamilton undergrads get an incredible opportunity to solidify their academic track right through graduate business school, while Hamilton and Vanderbilt Business get a talented cohort who may very well reshape the future of business. An amazing win for all involved.