Full-time MBA

A two-year, STEM-designated MBA built on a modular calendar of two seven-week mods per semester. Students complete 11 required core courses in the first year, mostly in the first two mods, and use the second year for electives, concentrations and immersion experiences.

Intakes

Fall Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Duration

two-year Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Campus

• Nashville — Nashville, Tennessee, USA401 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37203

Amounts are shown in the currency published by the school and are not converted. Living costs are not included.

Requirements

Academic qualification

Four-year U.S. bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or its equivalentSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Work experience

Class average 6 years (class profile, not a requirement)Class of 2027 average of 6 years of work experienceSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Test waiver policy

A test waiver request form must be completed before the round deadlineSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English-language waiver

English exam waiver available for applicants meeting stated criteriaSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Essays

RequiredTwo required written statements plus an optional explanatory statementSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

References

Required1 referenceSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Interview

RequiredBy invitationSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Application fee

USD 200Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT Focus Edition

One accepted test requiredClass average: 660 (scale 205–805)GMAT, GRE or EA, or an approved test waiverSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GRE General Test

One accepted test requiredGMAT, GRE or EA, or an approved test waiverSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Executive Assessment

One accepted test requiredGMAT, GRE or EA, or an approved test waiverSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL / IELTS / other

Not verified

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

• Merit-based scholarship (all applicants considered)

  Benefit

  From $10,000 per year to full tuition

  Basis

  Merit-based

  Eligibility

  All applicants are considered at the time of admission

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• Bass Military Scholars

  Benefit

  $30,000 annually

  Basis

  Other basis

  Eligibility

  US military veterans

  Application

  Considered with the program application

  Official scholarship pageSource: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026

• Class of 2025 — average base starting salary (mean): USD 148,000 · population: Class of 2025 full-time MBA Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
• Class of 2025 — average signing bonus (mean): USD 36,000 · population: Class of 2025 full-time MBA Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026
• Class of 2025 — full-time offers within 90 days of graduation (percent): 87% · population: Class of 2025 · measured 90 days after graduation Source: business.vanderbilt.edu · verified October 5, 2026