Vanderbilt Master of Management
Overview
The Vanderbilt Master of Management (MiM) program is a nine- month, full-time, in-person program located at Vanderbilt University’s campus in Nashville, Tennessee. Vanderbilt’s MiM program is designed for non-business undergraduate majors who are pursuing a management degree to launch a business career.
| Program Attributes | Vanderbilt Master of Management Program Attributes |
| Program Type | Full time, in person, on campus |
| Duration of Program | 9 months |
| Location of Program | Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
| STEM Designation? | No |
| Work Experience Requirement | None |
| Undergraduate Major Requirement | Recent college graduates with non-business majors |
| 2026 – 2027 Tuition | $76,700 |
Curriculum
The Vanderbilt Master of Management program is a full-time, in-person program that is completed in nine months. The program requires students to complete 30-credit-hours. Students take up to 18 credit hours of core business courses such as financial accounting, managerial finance, marketing, and strategic management. Students also must select a specialized concentration requiring a minimum of 12 credit hours, with options including consulting, entrepreneurship, general management, healthcare, and operations and analytics.
Careers
Students have many options for career development during and after attending the Vanderbilt Master of Management program. Through the Career Management Center, students can take advantage of one-on-one career coaching, workshops, corporate visits, career fairs, professional clubs, and access to the alumni database to search for possible employment opportunities in consulting, finance, technology, marketing, and healthcare.
Tuition, Scholarships, and Financial Aid
The total annual tuition cost for the Vanderbilt Master of Management program is $76,700. All applications are considered for merit-based scholarships. Additional estimated fees include a $100 transcript fee, $500 for books and supplies, and health insurance options. Applicants may utilize federal loans, institutional aid, and alternative private loans.
Admissions
Vanderbilt Master of Management Applicants must hold a 4-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent prior to enrollment, with full-time work experience not required as most students enter immediately after undergrad (though a professional internship is strongly recommended). Please note that students requiring F-1 visa sponsorship are currently not eligible to enroll due to federal approvals. Meaning applications are open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and others who do not require F-1 sponsorship.
Application Requirements:
- Online Application
- GMAT or GRE Score (Optional)
- Transcripts
- Interview
- Video Response
- Personal Statement
- Essays
- Letter of Recommendation
- Evaluative Interview
- English Language Exam or Test Waiver (International Candidates)
Application Deadlines
Vanderbilt Master of Management application deadlines fall on the 5th of every month with rolling decision release dates:
- October 5, 2026
- November 5, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- January 5, 2027
- February 5, 2027
- March 5, 2027
- April 5, 2027
- May 5, 2027