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    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)

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    Nashville, USEMBAIn-person21 months
    $149,000.00
    Tuition
    over 21mo
    50
    Cohort
    students
    60
    Credits
    $250.00
    App fee

    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University is a 60-credit, 21-month, in-person EMBA program based in Nashville, US. Tuition is $149,000.

    About the program

    21-month program for working professionals providing foundation in leadership and strategy in the first year, with choice of Executive Edge Track focused on high-level leadership work or Global Immersion Track with international residencies in the second year.

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    Deadlines

    Round 4 2026
    May 31, 2026
    Round 4 Application Deadline 2026
    May 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    GMAT
    optional
    Min no minimum (GMAT, GRE, or EA accepted; test waiver available)
    TOEFL
    required
    IELTS
    required

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US)

    $35,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University is $149,000 across 60 required credits.
    Is Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University online or in-person?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University is offered in-person.
    How long does Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University take to complete?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University is structured around 21 months and 60 credits.
    How large is the Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University cohort?
    Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University typically enrolls around 50 students per cohort.
    What work-permit options follow Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University?
    Post-completion work rights for Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) at Vanderbilt University: 12 months OPT (US)