VANDERBILT EXECUTIVE MBA AT A GLANCE 2019-2020 Executive Edge and Global Immersion Tracks Our students are curious, adaptable, self-aware, persistent lifelong learners. Above all, they are team players, self-starters and complex problem solvers. Sound like you? We don’t simply look for smart people. We seek the right people who will enhance everyone’s experience in the collaborative community we call Owen.
DE M OGR AP HIC S Average Class Size
50
Women
36%
Military
15%
Married
56% 12 (range 5-33)
Average Years of Experience Advanced Degrees
22%
Average GMAT
630
Average Executive Assessment (EA)
152
Includes both Executive Edge and Global Immersion track students. Class profile is a multi-year average.
1.8
10
The average number of years it takes our graduates to pay back their financial investment in this degree.
The number of industries represented in a typical cohort.
CL A S S P R OF IL E Job Functions Represented 21% General Mgmt/Entrepreneurship 19% Marketing/Sales 16% Operations/Logistics 15% Finance/Accounting 15% Professional/Consulting 14% Information Technology
ADMISSIONS EVENTS On-campus Preview Days Join us on campus to experience Vanderbilt firsthand. Meet our admissions staff, ask questions of alumni and participate in a sample class led by a world-class faculty member. n
Industries Represented
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26% Consumer Products/Manufacturing 21% Health Care/Pharma/Biotech 14% High Tech/Energy 14% Government/Nonprofit 13% Financial Services 12% Other* *Includes Consulting, Energy, and Logistics
November 16, 2019 February 1, 2020 March 28, 2020 May 2, 2020
Off-campus Opportunities We’d also love to meet you on the road. Check vanderbiltemba.com for upcoming admissions events; we may be coming to a city near you.
ADMISSIONS
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Personal Consultation
Executive MBA students typically fund their education through corporate sponsorships, student loans and personal investment while continuing to work full time.
We understand that your questions and concerns are as unique as you are. Our admissions staff is available to help answer your questions and help you assess whether the timing is right for you to apply. Visit vanderbiltemba.com today to schedule your in-person or phone consultation. Rolling Admissions
Estimated Expenses Year 1
Year 2
Total
$ 62,500
$ 62,500
$ 125,000
Application review is on a rolling basis for the class entering in August. Once your application is complete, we will notify you of the admissions decision within ten business days.
*Fees cover books and course materials, most meals while classes and residencies are in session, lodging for residencies, library and database access. Tuition and fees subject to change.
Requirements
Typical Company Sponsorship
Successful candidates will have at least five years of strong employment history and demonstrated management expertise, with significant, proven quantitative experience and aptitude. They will be able to demonstrate both teamwork and leadership experience. To be considered, all applicants must provide: n A completed, submitted online application n Undergraduate transcripts (and graduate transcripts, if applicable) n GMAT or Executive Assessment (EA) n Career essay n Two professional recommendations n Résumé n Personal interview
Full tuition (paid by employer) 10% Partial tuition (avg. amount $13,000/year) 59% Self-funded 31%
Test Preparation Need help preparing for the GMAT or Executive Assessment? Complimentary test preparation resources are available to qualified submitted applicants. Personal Interview The required interview is an opportunity for you to share your: n Background, professional experience and
career progression
n Academic preparation (college and post-grad) n Current role, including proven leadership and
Financial Aid Executive MBA students may apply for U.S. government loans as full-time students via the Vanderbilt Financial Aid Office. Options available include federal loan options such as Federal Direct Stafford Loans, as well as private alternative loans. Scholarships Vanderbilt Executive MBA Programs offer several scholarship opportunities: n Nonprofit Management Scholarship Apply by March 31 n Ingram Scholar Award Scholarship Apply by May 31 n Diversity Scholarship Options Apply by May 31 n Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement See web site for details. For eligibility requirements, please contact us.
management skills
n Ability to apply the program’s content to your organization n Potential contributions to the classroom and C-Team
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