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    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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    Nashville, USMBAIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $149,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    36%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    175
    Cohort
    students
    62
    Credits
    $200.00
    App fee

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University is a 62-credit, 2-year, in-person MBA program based in Nashville, US. Tuition is $149,000 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Two-year program with core business classes and customizable curriculum through concentrations, specializations, and emphases.

    Focus: coursework
    18th (U.S. News)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $148,962.00
    Avg starting salary
    $23,314.00
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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 Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University is $149,000 across 62 required credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University online or in-person?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University take to complete?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University is structured around 2 years and 62 credits.
    Is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University?
    Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vanderbilt University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 36%.