Distinctives

A strong reputation in Finance.

At a school that is world class, Vanderbilt’s strength in Finance stands out. For years, corporate recruiters have known that Vanderbilt MBAs specializing in Finance receive rigorous training that enables them to accept challenging assignments after graduation. Graduates of the Master of Finance program enjoy that same reputation—and an outstanding level of preparation.

Distinguished professors in the field.

A lot of Vanderbilt’s reputation in Finance is attributed to Vanderbilt’s world-class Finance faculty. They’re researchers and teachers who do more than just teach. They have great experience and deep connections in the business world. As with all faculty at Owen, they are highly accessible to students, and you'll find their advice and mentoring extremely valuable.

Intensive, one-year program.

You’ll be done not in two years, not in one year, but in nine months. Yet there are no shortcuts. At Vanderbilt, the Master of Finance is a rigorous, 32-credit-hour program that gives you a strong core foundation in accounting, corporate valuation, derivatives, econometrics, financial economics and management spreadsheets. By graduation, you’ll be well prepared for a career in Finance and the CFA exams.

Flexible to fit your needs.

You can complement the strong core of courses with a wide range of electives that allow you to customize your education. You can also pursue career tracks in either Quantitative Finance or Corporate Finance.

World-class library services.

You'll learn new analytical skills built from the data and tools in the world-class Walker Management Library. Take advantage of the knowledgeable library staff and services, such as Bloomberg Professional® so your coursework translates into skills for future success.