"I am passionate about this school. In everything we do, we pursue a level of excellence worthy of global recognition. At the same time, we cultivate another distinct competitive advantage by focusing on individual needs."
M. Eric Johnson
Ralph Owen Dean
Bruce D. Henderson Professor of Strategy
Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management
Our top-ranked management education programs are varied, but they all have one thing in common: they are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, connections, and support that will help you achieve your career goals.
Learn MoreOur size and focus allows us to interact with students, alumni, and recruiters as individuals so that we can better understand and help each achieve their goals. We are intensely and proudly competitive with the best. But we also shape leaders who understand that collaboration is essential in today’s connected economy. We develop business people who can lead and manage change, drawing not only on what they learn here about business, but also what they learn about themselves.
Our MissionHere is a place where you will be challenged to achieve your potential, find support as you shape your future, discover lifelong friends and mentors, and open doors to new possibilities.
Our Promise
The year the Owen Graduate School of Management was founded. The school started with 10 students and 10 faculty members in a former funeral home. Today, Owen is ranked among the top business schools in the world.