University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce: MS in Commerce

About the Program

The M.S. in Commerce at the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce is a 10-month, full-time graduate program for recent liberal arts and STEM graduates who want to build a foundation in business. The program introduces core disciplines including finance, strategy, analytics, and leadership, providing a common language for understanding and engaging with business challenges across industries.

Students customize their academic experience through a track in Biotechnology, Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing & Management, while building the ability to apply analytical and strategic thinking in a range of organizational contexts. The curriculum integrates business and technology and includes a faculty-led Global Immersion Experience that provides exposure to international business environments. Through coursework and applied learning, students strengthen skills in problem solving, communication, and collaboration as they prepare for roles that draw on both technical and interpersonal capabilities.

Application Deadlines

October 5, 2026 | November 5, 2026 | January 5, 2027 | March 5, 2027 | May 5, 2027* | *After May 5, 2027, applications will be considered on a space-available rolling basis through the final submission deadline of June 30, 2027.

Program Format and Schedule

The M.S. in Commerce is a 40-credit, full-time program completed in residence in Charlottesville, Virginia. The program begins in August with the Integrated Core Experience (ICE), which introduces students to an enterprise-wide view of business through foundational coursework in areas such as finance, strategy, analytics, and leadership. Integrative projects and case-based learning are embedded throughout ICE, allowing students to engage with real-world business challenges and their solutions.

Following the core experience, students focus their studies within one of four tracks – Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing & Management, or Biotechnology – developing deeper expertise through a combination of required courses and electives.

The program concludes with the Global Immersion Experience (GIE), a three-week international experience. During this time, students explore the complexities of global business through academic sessions, company visits, and cultural engagement across multiple cities within a designated region.

From the School

From The McIntire School of Commerce:

Our Graduate Programs

The University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce offers a portfolio of graduate business programs designed for early-career students and working professionals. Across its offerings, the School integrates business fundamentals with analytics, technology, and global context through applied, interdisciplinary learning.

Full-time, residential programs for pre-experience candidates (Charlottesville, VA):
• M.S. in Commerce (MSC): A master’s in management program for liberal arts and STEM graduates, featuring a foundational core and track-based specialization
• M.S. in Accounting (MSA): A one-year program focused on financial reporting, auditing, and taxation, with coursework aligned with CPA preparation
• M.S. in Global Commerce (MSGC): A multi-location program delivered in collaboration with ESMT Berlin, focused on the application of business in international contexts

Hybrid programs for working professionals (Rosslyn, VA):
• M.S. in Business Analytics (MSBA): A project-driven program delivered in partnership with the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, focused on data-driven decision-making and applied analytics
• M.S. in the Management of Information Technology (MSMIT): A module-based program focused on the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership

About the School

The University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce is ranked the #1 academic experience and #2 undergraduate business program in the U.S. (Poets and Quants, 2026). Its innovative, specialized business graduate degrees and hallmark undergraduate program are designed to create a wealth of opportunities for students. Immersive, hands-on courses, taught by world-class faculty with real-world industry input, offer transformative educational experiences and provide immediate value to students.