Have you ever had that “fake it ‘till you make it” moment? That sentiment was echoed candidly with laughter and a hint of humility by panelists at Vanderbilt Business’ Executive Women in Leadership: New Leadership Strategies for 2024 event in early February. The featured prominent local executive women unveiled a deeper truth parallel to that sentiment during the session; sometimes, the gap between self-doubt and assurance is bridged by the audacity to take the first step and say yes, even during uncertain times. From left to right: Feiner, Hutcheson, Lee, Pace, pose in the Great Room at Vand ..read more

Lifelong learning, the continuous pursuit of knowledge throughout one’s life, is integral to unlocking potential. For centuries, global scholars and leaders have said that learning is not a cycle that can be completed—there is always more to master. For instance, Socrates, often referred to as the “prophet of lifelong learning,” is credited with saying, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” At Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management, we understand that obtaining any degree is a significant achievement. Yet, it’s a cornerstone of a journey where learning and ..read more

Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management is proud to announce an upcoming panel event, “Executive Women in Leadership: New Leadership Strategies for 2024,” scheduled for Wednesday, February 7. Registration for the event is now open.  “Our goal is to create an inclusive space where leaders can come together to acknowledge the power of women in leadership roles and the unique challenges women face as workplace leaders, all while igniting inspiration for others,” says Juli Bennett, Executive Director, Vanderbilt Executive MBA Programs, and event partner.  Event panelists from top ..read more

The Vanderbilt Executive MBA (EMBA) Class of 2025 arrived on campus in August, with students coming from 41 undergraduate institutions and 48 companies. The diversity of experiences in the cohort offers each student a well-rounded perspective and approach to their individual business aspirations. With an average work experience of 11 years, each student can sharpen their expertise with an edge in business concepts through the program. Read below to learn more about the EMBA Class of 2025.   Demographics Class Size: 50 Average Age: 34 Age Range: 26 – 50 Female (% of class): 20% Married or ..read more

EMBA alumni Brad Tice, PharmD (EMBA’12), Brad Mitchell (EMBA’12), and Omar Hamada, MD (EMBA’12) all met in Vanderbilt’s Executive MBA program in 2010 and are now celebrating 10 years of business with their start-up company RxGenomix. RxGenomix, founded by Tice in 2013, is a healthcare company that uses pharmacogenomics to educate providers on how to tailor healthcare to their patient’s specific medical needs. “The core of our company is testing people’s DNA to get them on the right medications that are going to work for them now and for the rest of their lives,” shared Tice. “We are excited to ..read more

Juli Bennett For working professionals who decide to pursue an Executive MBA (EMBA), it is essential to secure better career prospects and maximize the return on their investment after the program. Juli Bennett, Vanderbilt Executive Director, Executive MBA Programs, highlights key considerations to leverage the EMBA experience and negotiate your next role or negotiate a promotion. Sharpening Your Business Instincts Putting in the hard work through relevant education and professional experiences is certainly a necessity in order to get ahead in any industry – it’s important for students to sh ..read more

John Springs John Springs graduated from the University of Georgia with a dual degree in Finance and International Business before jump-starting his career at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. in 2011. Combining his passion for international business with his educational backing in finance, Springs worked for TBS for roughly 5 years, supporting the company’s international networks. Springs relocated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, in the summer of 2016 and during his time there, he worked for 2 companies: the machine industry company Mueller Co., and the pharmaceutical company Sanofi. After Sanofi ..read more

Dean Johnson and Matt Peterson Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management celebrated Commencement Day ceremonies for its Class of 2023 on May 12. Gathered in the Vanderbilt Student Recreation Center, 182 students received their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree; 79 earned a Master of Finance (MSF) degree; 42 were awarded a Master of Accountancy (MAcc) degree; 62 students were awarded a Master of Marketing (MMark) degree; and 45 students were awarded an Executive MBA (EMBA) degree. Students from the Master of Management in Health Care (MMHC) progr ..read more

The Vanderbilt Business Executive MBA program is designed to offer working professionals the opportunity to earn an MBA degree while continuing to work full-time. In the second year of the program, students choose between 2 tracks: the Executive Edge Track where students experience the high-level work of business professionals in the classroom every other Saturday, or the Global Immersion Track in which students become part of an international cohort and participate in 4 immersive cross-border residencies. This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate the 10th graduating class of our ..read more

From 2 STEM designations to new research to the re-opening of Management Hall, the 2022-2023 academic year offered a constant stream of exciting news. Here are some of the top stories out of Vanderbilt Business from the past year:    Six scholars joined the Vanderbilt Business faculty.  Over the summer, Vanderbilt Business welcomed 6 new full-time faculty members that are recognized for distinctive strengths and new perspectives in Accounting, Finance, and Strategy and Economics. The new faculty members are Daniel Cohen (Accounting), Daniel Bias (Finance), Johan Cassel Pege ..read more