The Best Business Schools in Nashville for 2027

Vanderbilt University's Owen Graduate School of Management offers a full-time, in-person Master of Business Administration in Nashville that takes two years. Students complete a core and career-focused electives before internships, and can add concentrations and specializations to tailor the degree. The school reports that more than 500 companies have recruiting relationships with Owen, that 99% of Class of 2027 students who sought an internship accepted an offer during their first year, and that 79% of the Class of 2025 said the school's network and resources connected them to their full-time offer. Students can join any of 36 professional and special interest clubs. The school emphasizes a collaborative community and individualized career support, and offers an Insider's Guide to Admissions for prospective applicants.

Vanderbilt graduates 94% of its students and admits 6% of applicants. The program earns a Program Score of 95.4 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits applicants who can commit to two years of full-time study in person and who are aiming for a highly selective, recruiting-driven MBA experience.

Lipscomb University offers an in-person Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship on its main campus, along with a 15-hour minor open to all majors. The B.B.A. requires 21 additional major hours. Nine hours are required: Entrepreneur Marketing, Entrepreneur Finance and New Venture Creation. Students then complete 12 hours of electives, and the page notes they can choose courses that match an interest in for-profit, social or business as mission entrepreneurship. Electives include Principles of Social Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing Strategy and Analytics, and an internship in business. The program centers on designing, planning, launching and running a venture, including planning the finances and marketing it to the right people. The page also describes small classes, service learning and faculty with industry experience.

Federal data shows a 72% graduation rate at Lipscomb and a 68% admit rate. Tuition is $37,460, the same for in-state and out-of-state students because the school is private. The program's Program Score is 85.1 out of 100, the basis of its ranking. It fits students with a business idea who want required coursework in venture finance and launch, and room to shape the degree around a for-profit or mission-driven path.

Middle Tennessee State University's Master of Accountancy lets students take courses online, on campus or a combination of both, studying part time or full time and finishing in one to three years. Course schedules include asynchronous work and synchronous classes during the day, late afternoon or evening. Students can add a tax or assurance specialization and can take CPA exam preparation courses for degree credit. The curriculum has students use industry tools including Tableau, Alteryx and Excel, and builds analytical thinking, communication and ethics. The department works one-on-one with each student on a custom degree plan. The page says both the Department of Accounting and the Jones College of Business hold AACSB accreditation. The next start date listed is August 24, 2026.

Federal data shows a 54% graduation rate at MTSU and a 69% admit rate. The program's Program Score is 77.3 out of 100, which is the basis of its ranking. It fits working professionals, career changers and experienced accountants who want control over format and pace while preparing for CPA licensure.