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M.S. in Commerce

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UVA’s M.S. in Commerce transforms liberal arts and STEM graduates into globally minded business professionals ready to make an impact from day one. In just 10 months, you’ll master the fundamentals of finance, strategy, analytics, and leadership, then focus your studies through a track in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing & Management, or Biotechnology. A faculty-led Global Immersion Experience expands your worldview, while our integration of business and technology equips you with the skills, confidence, and connections to create measurable value from day one in your career.

Duration

10 months | August start

Format

Full-time, in-person

Location

In person in Charlottesville, VA

Work Experience

Little to no work experience

Eligibility

Non-business majors

Designations

STEM-designated

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Academics

Turn your background into your advantage.

Designed for students with fresh perspectives from outside the business world, the M.S. in Commerce helps you turn your liberal arts or STEM background into a career advantage by building the skills needed to succeed in business.

  • Learn the language of business through foundational study in finance, strategy, analytics, and leadership so you’re ready to hit the ground running in any business environment.
  • Customize your career path to fit your goals through a track in Biotechnology, Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing & Management.
  • Develop a global perspective with a faculty-led Global Immersion Experience that takes you abroad to see global business in action—you’ll gain international insight, sharpen your consulting skills, and expand your network.
  • Integrate analytics, digital strategy, and technology fluency to solve real-world business challenges and prepare for roles that require more than business acumen.
  • Develop the soft skills in communication, collaboration, and leadership, that set you apart and prepare you to launch your career with confidence.

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Integrated Core Experience

Dive into our Integrated Core Experience, where an immersive curriculum and case-based learning bring the complexities of business to life, preparing you to tackle real challenges with confidence.

Specialty Tracks

Stand out in the market, and build skills that set you apart by focusing your studies in Biotechnology, Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing & Management.

Global Immersion Experience

Spend three transformative weeks abroad during the spring semester, exploring a dynamic region of the world and experiencing international business in action.

$84,651
average annual base salary Class of 2024
92%
(with 92% response rate) with job offers or attending graduate school after graduation Class of 2024
300+
recruiting companies

Expand your network

More than 300 regional, national, and international recruiters visit McIntire each year in search of exceptional employees. Commerce Career Services offers one-on-one counseling, career advising, a career fair, mentoring programs, and specially tailored programs and workshops to help M.S. in Commerce students discover, pursue, and achieve their unique career ambitions.

Most importantly, you'll develop a portfolio of talents, skills, and connections that will give you the confidence to make the most of your first job—and the opportunities that follow.

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Admissions

The M.S. in Commerce is designed for graduating undergraduate students and recent graduates who will have earned their bachelor's degree within 18 months of matriculation. Students from disciplines beyond business build a strong foundation in business through specialized tracks in Biotechnology, Business Analytics, Finance, and Marketing & Management, preparing them to launch their careers with confidence. Designed for intellectually curious and academically accomplished students, the program empowers graduates to combine the strengths of their academic background with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in business.

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Meet the Ambassadors

M.S. in Commerce student ambassadors are an invaluable extension of our admissions team. They're here to offer unique student perspectives and to answer any questions you may have about the culture and community at McIntire. 

Success Stories
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The Global Immersion Experience (GIE) immediately caught my attention. Having studied abroad two semesters ago, I valued the perspective it gave me, and I wanted the chance to do so again in a business-focused context. The GIE offers exactly that, which made McIntire’s program the perfect fit.

Ritika Bawa

M.S. in Commerce 2026

Connect With Us

We look forward to connecting with you about your interest in our Graduate Programs and encourage you to be in touch with any questions you may have.

Contact Information
mscommerce@virginia.edu
+1 434-982-6800