A 9-month degree. A lifetime of career possibilities. The Vanderbilt MS Finance offers a fast track to a wide array of career possibilities in corporate finance, investment banking, real estate, consulting, investment research and more. You’ll learn from the faculty in Vanderbilt’s world-renowned, industry-shaping finance department. And you’ll reap the rewards of a rigorous yet flexible curriculum that allows you to tailor your studies with a robust selection of electives. The Vanderbilt Advantage n Accelerated nine-month program n Over 98% job offer average for the last four graduating classes n One-on-one career coaching, interview preparation and networking visits n Small, diverse cohort with dedicated faculty, admissions and career services staff n Support in designing a curriculum based on your interests and career aspirations n A global network of Vanderbilt finance alumni stretching from New York to Hong Kong n Ability to take electives with MBA students n Exceptional career services including on-campus employer info sessions and recruiting n Individualized leadership development coaching and tools embedded in the program Program length
Nine months, full-time
Designed for
Recent college graduates with strong analytical skills and a quantitative aptitude
Class profile* Class Size—50 Women—17% Undergraduate GPA Average—3.6 Average GMAT—692 Foreign Nationals—21% Underrepresented Minorities—7 % Examples of hiring firms
*Multi-year average for the Classes of 2016-2018
Bain & Company, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Exxon Mobil, Goldman Sachs, Jefferies & Co.,J.P. Morgan, Raymond James, Robert W. Baird, Stephens Inc., SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Wells Fargo
100
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The percentage of students with job offers within 90 days of graduation.
Based on the graduating Class of 2017
50
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The percentage of course work that can be customized with electives.
9:1 The approximate ratio of Vanderbilt MS Finance students to faculty. Our program is small by design.
34 The number of MBA-level finance electives from which students may choose.