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JUMP-START YOUR CAREER IN BUSINESS. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATES AND RECENT GRADUATES

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STA RT H E R E .

STA RT N O W. In an average year, over 2 million Americans graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree. You will soon be in the market with everyone else competing for career-building jobs. We’d like to suggest several proven ways to swing the odds in your favor: innovative, career-launching programs ranging from a 3-week summer business immersion to one-year master’s degrees in marketing, finance, and accounting.

Get started today: business.vanderbilt.edu/ careerlaunchers

Y O U B E LO N G H E R E .

We’re committed to building a dynamic community of bright minds. You’ll enjoy working with and learning from people who offer wide-ranging ideas, perspectives, and experiences in a community where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow. This is a place where you’ll establish lifelong friends and mentors that will open doors to new possibilities.

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10% of all business schools around the world

13K+ Vanderbilt Business alumni worldwide

A G R E AT P L A C E T O L I V E A N D L E A R N .

Learning at a world-class university in one of the best cities in the U.S. will provide a great balance of possibilities and fun. Vanderbilt’s hometown of Nashville is a friendly, vibrant, and engaging city known proudly as “Music City, USA.” The park-like campus is conveniently located about a mile from downtown. Eclectic and diverse, Nashville offers professional sports, music every night of the week, and boasts some of the region’s best restaurants and parks. You’ll easily see why The New York Times, Forbes, and CNNMoney rank Nashville high among places to live and do business.

TH E VA N D E R B I LT A D VA N TA G E .

You’ll quickly learn that Owen Graduate School of Management is a different type of business school.

We’re competitive, not cutthroat. We’re interested in your ideas and invested in your success. Our global Vanderbilt Business alumni network of 13,000+ is a close-knit family and collaborative community.

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DO MORE THAN

YOU EVER IMAGINED. Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion is a 3-week certificate program that equips students with business knowledge, hands-on consulting experience, and career preparation. This transformative experience is designed for undergrads and recent college graduates. All majors welcome. Visit business.vanderbilt.edu/ accelerator to discover how this program will set you up for long-term success.

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CAREER PREPARATION

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE

How do you find the right career? We’re here to help you navigate it all. You’ll receive career coaching and leadership development to help you grow personally and professionally.

From career exploration to resume building and networking, you can expect a life-changing experience.

Combine classroom learning with real consulting projects.

You’ll work in teams to devise solutions to real business challenges for a diverse mix of companies. Then, you’ll present your ideas to executives and receive valuable feedback. It’s like gaining the experience of multiple internships.

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real client consulting projects

Just a few of the companies that have sponsored Accelerator® Summer Business Immersion projects over the years:

“Accelerator challenged me to grow beyond what I thought was possible, pushing me to discover my strengths and embrace new opportunities. It’s more than just a program— it’s a community that empowers you to step confidently into your future and create meaningful change.”

CARSYN CHRISTEL Rollins College A C C E L E R AT O R ® S U M M E R B U S I N E S S I M M E R S I O N

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE

FAST TRACK YOUR

FINANCE CAREER. The Vanderbilt MS Finance is an accelerated 10-month, on-campus degree offering a fast track to a wide array of career possibilities. The MS Finance program teaches you the technical skills you’ll need to be successful in investment banking, corporate finance, credit and lending, private equity, real estate, consulting, investment management, and more. Our flexible MBA-level curriculum allows you to tailor your studies to the path of your choice. The program is designed for those who are recent college graduates or have 1-2 years of work experience. All majors welcome.

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FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM

COMPREHENSIVE CAREER SERVICES

EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OUTCOMES

You’ll get a solid grounding in finance with an accelerated core curriculum.

Plus, you’ll be able to tailor more than half of your courses based on your interests and career goals.

A hallmark of the Vanderbilt MS Finance program is the invaluable one-on-one career coaching. Our commitment to you starts before you even arrive on campus and continues throughout the program, helping you through every stage of the job search process.

Our students are well rounded and highly sought after by prospective employers for a number of reasons. Between the challenging and flexible curriculum, professional development, and unparalleled recruiting opportunities, we set students up for career success.

97%

accepted an offer within 6 months of graduation (multi-year average)

89.6K

$

is the median base salary (multi-year average)

1-on-1 is how we approach career coaching, job search support, and leadership development

“I was drawn to Vanderbilt’s strong reputation, academic excellence, and a close-knit, collaborative community.

The success of the alumni network reinforced my decision, as it showed the long-term value and credibility of the degree.”

AKHIL BEHL Investment Banking Analyst, PJT Partners VA N D E R B I LT M S F I N A N C E G R A D U AT E

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MASTER OF MARKETING

LAUNCH A SUCCESSFUL

MARKETING C AREER .

The Vanderbilt Master of Marketing is an accelerated 10-month, on-campus degree providing the tools needed to excel in one of the most dynamic and creative areas of the business world.

We develop highly qualified professionals who understand the broad landscape of marketing and are positioned to launch careers in a variety of industries, with companies ranging from entrepreneurial startups to international giants. Choose a career path based on your unique passions and goals—from digital marketing to advertising and promotion to business analytics and everything in between. The program is designed for those who are recent college graduates or have 1-3 years of work experience. All majors welcome.

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COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM

ONE-ON-ONE CAREER SUPPORT

EXCEPTIONAL CAREER OUTCOMES

Benefit from MBA-level coursework focused on all facets of marketing. Then, set yourself apart with personalized leadership development and experiential learning opportunities customized to fit your unique career goals.

A team of career coaches and mentors will guide you as you explore various career paths within marketing and navigate the job search process. We’ll prepare you to successfully launch your career and help you build a valuable global network.

Our students are well rounded and highly sought after by prospective employers.

Our graduates have successfully launched careers with notable companies such as Google, Coca-Cola, Delta Air Lines, Procter & Gamble, L’Oréal USA, Ralph Lauren, and more.

Vanderbilt’s reputation and academic rigor drew me to the program. The high postgraduate salary and job placement were big factors in my decision. The program has given me a boost— and a clear idea of where I want to go in the future.

TOMAS QUIROZ Business Operations Analyst, Connexure VA N D E R B I LT M A S T E R O F

92%

accepted an offer within 6 months of graduation (multiyear average)

1-on-1

is how we approach career coaching, job search support, and leadership development

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take part in experiential learning opportunities

M A R K E T I N G G R A D U AT E

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MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY

GO FROM ANY MAJOR TO A

MAJOR ACCOUNTING FIRM. The Vanderbilt Master of Accountancy (MAcc) is an accelerated, one-year degree offering two distinct programs: MAcc Assurance and MAcc Valuation. Both programs feature an opportunity for a paid internship, CPA prep, and direct access to Big 4 firms.

With 100% employment year after year, you can trust us to help you launch successfully into this competitive field. Both programs are designed for those who are recent college graduates or have several years of work experience. All majors welcome.

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MACC ASSURANCE

MACC VALUATION

IMMEDIATE ROI

The Vanderbilt MAcc Assurance program prepares you for success as an audit and assurance associate with a top global accounting firm. An audit is the science (and art) of providing expert and independent assessments that support smart business decisions.

The Vanderbilt MAcc Valuation program equips you for a dynamic career at the intersection of finance and accounting. You’ll learn the language of business, tackle complex financial tasks, and provide specialized analyses and models that impact clients’ business decisions.

You’ll benefit from an opportunity for a 10-week, paid internship. Plus you’ll prep and sit for the CPA exam while in the program (Valuation students also take the CFA Level 1 exam). Our students consistently achieve among the highest pass rates in the country.

“Several factors made Vanderbilt the right choice: its strong reputation, welcoming students without an accounting degree, Big 4 connections, and the supportive and approachable staff and faculty.”

SONALI VIBHAKAR Audit Associate, Deloitte VA N D E R B I LT M A C C G R A D U AT E

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years is the average time it takes our graduates to reach 6-figure salaries

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employment within 90 days of graduation, year after year

91

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is the first-time CPA pass rate (5-year average) 10

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DISCOVER WHAT’S POSSIBLE. Visit business.vanderbilt.edu/careerlaunchers or contact us at careerlaunchers@vanderbilt.edu.

We’re here to help you reach your goals.

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