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M.S. in Global Commerce

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Ignite your global career with UVA’s M.S. in Global Commerce, a dynamic nine-month program that immerses you in world-class business education across two continents. Offered with top-ranked partner school, ESMT Berlin, this accelerated international master's in management program delivers an unparalleled learning experience that blends cutting-edge skills in finance, marketing, and AI with invaluable international exposure. Connect with a vibrant network of industry leaders and peers, gain real-world insights and a profound understanding of global business, and emerge with a distinct advantage, ready to drive innovation and make a significant impact in the ever-evolving global marketplace. 

Program Duration

9 months | September start

Format

Full-time, in-person

Location

Charlottesville, VA | Berlin, Germany | choose your own global destination 

Work Experience

Little to no work experience

Eligibility

Undergraduate business majors and/or business minors with a globally oriented major

Partner Program

ESMT Berlin

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Impact Your Career—and Your World

In just nine months, you'll acquire the essential skills and international experiences to stand out and succeed in a range of global business positions. With an immersive semester at partner school ESMT Berlin—and a capstone project in locations worldwide—graduates will earn an M.S. in Global Commerce degree from UVA's McIntire School of Commerce.

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Explore Global Challenges

Dive into the complex challenges facing businesses today, from social and ecological crises to technological and geopolitical shifts. Gain deep insights into the global system, develop impactful business solutions, and enhance your knowledge of functional areas like finance and marketing, all while positioning yourself as a leader ready to drive meaningful change in the evolving landscape of international business.

Grow Your Network

From the start, you'll make lasting connections with faculty, alumni, corporate partners, industry leaders, communities, and classmates from across the world. Learning in Charlottesville and Berlin and at a third destination of your choice through the program’s capstone project, you'll work directly with organizations to tackle pressing business challenges.

Stand Out

The M.S. in Global Commerce Program offers a transformative and immersive curriculum designed to help you realize your passion, deepen your expertise, and differentiate yourself on the job market. By equipping you with advanced skills, real-world project experience, and global perspectives, this program enhances your professional value, making you a highly attractive candidate to employers and positioning you to make a meaningful impact in the business world and beyond.

A Top-Ranked Global Partner: ESMT Berlin

#3
in Germany, #19 in Europe, Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2023, Dec. 4, 2023
#12
in Europe overall, #1 in Germany, #4 in Europe for Entrepreneurship, Bloomberg European B-Schools Ranking 2022-2023, Nov. 10, 2022
#20
globally, Financial Times Global Masters in Management Ranking 2023, Sept. 11, 2023

Admissions

The M.S. in Global Commerce is designed specifically for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate major in business. Candidates with a business minor or equivalent credential and an undergraduate major in a globally adjacent field of study (e.g., global studies, foreign affairs, international relations/studies, foreign language) may also be eligible for admission.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree conferred more than 24 months prior to matriculation are ineligible for admission.

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Special Announcement

ESMT Berlin and McIntire School of Commerce Partner to Establish Global Impact Program

ESMT Berlin and the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce (UVA McIntire) will offer a cross-continental global impact program designed to develop the next generation of global business leaders. This partnership reflects the shared commitment of both institutions to provide high-impact academic experiences that prepare graduate students for global business leadership with social impact.

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Success Stories
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I remember finding the website for the program and feeling as if my passions had been lit on fire. For me, the #1 appeal was the value that comes from putting so many diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences from so many different countries in one room together, and being given the ability to ask questions and problem-solve with one another.

Emily Zapinski (M.S. in Global Commerce '20)

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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
msglobal@virginia.edu
+1 434-982-6800