B.S. in Commerce
Admissions
At McIntire, we believe that learning about commerce starts with a solid liberal arts foundation. Our bachelor's in Commerce is an integrated, highly applied program that creates business leaders who go on to positively impact industry all over the world. Our dynamic community is home to diverse points of view, and provides you with a broad understanding of global business by developing skills applicable to any industry.
During academic year 2024-2025, McIntire will be accepting applications from both first-year and second-year students. The two admission cycles will have different prerequisites, instructions, and application timelines. Please follow the instructions depending on which class you are in:
What We’re Looking For
McIntire's vision of developing global citizens who can transform commerce and society guides the selection of attributes for use in the admissions process. The School believes that future business leaders must develop both a rigorous, real-world skill set and a human-centered mindset, one characterized by empathy, work ethic, agency, accountability, and impact. Thus, McIntire applicants are evaluated based on qualities that speak to their potential in these areas.
It is not expected that every candidate will possess all of these qualities. However, this list reflects qualities that facilitate the enrollment of cohorts that align with the overall mission and learning objectives of McIntire’s programs. As you begin working on your essay responses in your application, keep these qualities in mind with personal experiences you can detail to showcase them:
- Academic excellence
- Intellectual curiosity
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to collaborate
- Awareness and ability to engage across differences
- Initiative
- Resilience and perseverance
- Unique perspective
Eligibility and Prerequisites
Your success in McIntire’s innovative business education program and long-term professional development is built upon a strong liberal arts background. Beginning in academic year 2024-2025, first-year students will apply to McIntire’s new three-year curriculum at the end of their spring semester. Second-year students will continue to apply, as in previous years, and second-year applicants will have a different set of requirements and admission deadline than first-year applicants.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At McIntire, we are intentional in our recruitment of underserved and underrepresented students within the context of the business landscape. We seek to admit students with a diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experiences, and we offer dedicated programs and resources to help foster an inclusive student community.
