programs/emba/vanderbilt-university-owen-executive-mba

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Vanderbilt University: Owen

Executive MBA · Nashville, US · Tier III

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Salary & Career

avg salary$214,922

Program Info

duration21 months

tuition$157,440

formatHybrid

teachingMix of lecture, case studies, and collaborative team projects

Class Profile

class size60

avg age38

avg work experience13 years

women %32%

international %10%

Rankings

FT rank#78

tierIII

Admissions

GMAT Range

620-720

GRE

Accepted

Application Deadlines

round1October 1, 2024

round2January 6, 2025

round3April 1, 2025

Curriculum

Core Courses

Economics for BusinessStatistics for ManagementFinancial AccountingOrganizational BehaviorMarketing ManagementOperations ManagementManagerial FinanceManagerial Accounting

Elective Areas

Executive TrackGlobal Track

Top Recruiters

HCA HealthcareVanderbilt University Medical CenterDeloitteAmazonNissanBridgestone

Top Industries

Healthcare (33%)Manufacturing (10%)Finance (10%)Technology (10%)Government / Non-Profit (10%)

Exchange Programs

FIA Business School (Brazil)ITAM (Mexico)Simon Fraser University (Canada)

Program Highlights

-Flexibility for working professionals
-Leadership development
-Experiential learning

ROI

total cost$157,440

program typeEMBA

EMBA students continue working; salary shown is current, not post-graduation

APPLICATION TIMELINE

# plan your timeline for Executive MBA

deadline:

Oct 1, 2025

[!] Deadline passed remaining

progress:0/25 tasks

what_ready:

# reminders:

- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately

- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining

- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now

- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice

TIMELINE BREAKDOWN

[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation

# Study and take standardized test

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Jul 1, 2025 (-428 days)

[done]Document Gathering

# Collect transcripts and credentials

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Letters of Recommendation

# Request and follow up on references

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Aug 1, 2025 (-397 days)

[done]Essay Writing

# Draft and refine application essays

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Sep 1, 2025 (-366 days)

[done]Final Review & Submission

# Complete and submit application

[completed]

Sep 2, 2026 → Oct 1, 2025 (-336 days)

# general guide only. check official website for requirements.

ADMISSION CALCULATOR

Executive MBA

gpa (0-4.0):

gmat (200-800):

work_experience (yrs):

admission_probability:

60%

[target]

[+]gpa: strong

[~]test: average

[~]exp: average

recommendations:

- Seek leadership opportunities in current role

# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.

data: Financial Times & QS 2025