Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management Business Administration 401 21st Ave. South Nashville, TN 37203 US   Phone: 1-615-322-6469 Fax: 1-615-343-1175   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's MBA - Business Administration; MSF - Masters of Science in Finance; MAcc - Master of Accountancy; Doctoral PhD On Campus   Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management is a business school unlike others. Here you will find a rigorous, career-focused program of study in a unique and intimate atmosphere that is supportive and collegial. * The Vanderbilt MBA program provides the curriculum and the guidance to supplement your résumé and skills for success in your Career Path. * Vanderbilt is recognized throughout the U.S. and around the world as a first-rate university; adding the Vanderbilt name to your résumé lets you share our strength. * Vanderbilt University gives you something else—a great place to be! Whether you stay for two years or a lifetime, Nashville offers a quality of life that is urbane and cosmopolitan yet friendly and affordable. * The Owen Graduate School of Management is a tightly knit community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and other business professionals. These groups interact freely and strive for the benefit of all. In addition to increasing the size of a post-graduate paycheck and lifetime earning potential, a Vanderbilt MBA offers advantages that can’t always be summed up in dollars and cents.     Accreditation Information: AACSB  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees We rely on the applicant’s academic records and test scores to assess his or her ability to succeed in the Vanderbilt MBA program. The ideal candidate has earned at least a four-year U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from a top-quality college or university. A demanding course load in any field of study and a consistent record of high performance are desirable. A demanding course load in any field of study and a consistent record of high performance are desirable.  Pre-Requisite Courses There are no specific prerequisites for admission, but the Admissions Committee does expect that all applicants will exhibit critical thinking and analytical abilities and communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Most students who have completed introductory courses in college-level calculus and statistics find that they are adequately prepared to meet the quantitative demands of the program.  International Student Requirements Please contact the MBA Admissions Office before applying if you are unsure of your eligibility—we will not return application materials or fees once they have been submitted. Notarized English translations by a qualified professional are required for all official documents and transcripts in any language other than English. The TOEFL will be waived for candidates who have earned a university degree in an English-speaking country (not just an English-speaking institution) or for those who have lived and worked in an English-speaking country for at least the past two years. Applicants who score at least 90% on the GMAT verbal can request consideration for a TOEFL waiver. All international students are expected to obtain a student visa, enter the United States by the required date & arrive at Vanderbilt in time to enroll in any required pre-MBA programs.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GMAT Minimum Exam Score: 640 GPA or Equivalent: 3.3 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: Yes   Work Experience Full-time post-bachelor work experience is highly recommended but not required Candidates with little or no post-bachelor experience- include significant jobs, internships, & volunteer work in college  Volunteer Experience Owen doesn't require a certain type of experience—work in all fields, military duty, volunteer service, & community involvement & extracurricular activities prepare each student to share unique views.  Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1983  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 139  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $1359  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $32620  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable