Turn your passion for life sciences into real-world impact with the Biotechnology Track. Designed for life sciences majors eager to tackle complex societal challenges, this track equips you with the scientific knowledge, business acumen, and problem-solving skills needed to translate innovation into real-world solutions.
M.S. in Commerce
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Turn Your Background into Your Advantage
The M.S. in Commerce at UVA’s McIntire School of 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; further focus your studies through a track in Business Analytics, Finance, Marketing & Management, or Biotechnology; and broaden your perspective with a faculty-led Global Immersion Experience. Combined with hands-on experience in digital strategy and analytics and the development of essential communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, you’ll be prepared to tackle real-world business challenges and launch your career with confidence.
1-Year Master's in Management (MiM)
Launch your career with confidence and gain the skills to lead and thrive in business.
In-person in Charlottesville, Virginia
Immerse yourself in the vibrant academic and community life of Charlottesville while studying full time at UVA; then take your learning global with a three-week spring Global Immersion Experience.
For Recent Non-Business Major Graduates
Designed for high-achieving recent graduates from non-business disciplines who bring fresh perspectives and up to 18 months of work experience.
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Your Foundation for Success in Business
Build a solid foundation in business with our Integrated Core Experience. Through immersive case-based learning; team projects; and discussions with peers, industry leaders, and expert faculty, you’ll explore real-world business challenges, sharpen your critical thinking, and refine the presentation and leadership skills needed to succeed.
Choose Your Path to Impact
Position yourself for career success by choosing a track in Biotechnology, Business Analytics, Finance, or Marketing & Management.
Biotechnology
Business Analytics
Equip yourself with the skills to turn data into insight with the Business Analytics Track. You’ll learn analytics and AI practices for modeling and interpreting organizational data, while sharpening your ability to translate findings into meaningful insights for business leaders. Through case studies, computer labs, industry seminars, and team projects, you’ll apply what you learn to real business challenges. Designed to prepare you for success across industries, this track provides the technical fluency, strategic frameworks, and communication skills employers value in today's data-driven marketplace.
Finance
Build a strong foundation in global financial markets and systems with the Finance Track. You’ll learn the technical skills of asset allocation, corporate valuation and restructuring, and financial engineering, while developing the analytical and decision-making skills needed to navigate complex challenges. Designed for students pursuing careers in corporate finance, investment banking, asset management, or financial consulting, this track prepares you to enter the industry with the skills and confidence to succeed.
Marketing & Management
Excel in today’s dynamic business environment with the Marketing & Management Track. You’ll master the principles of modern marketing while developing the leadership and communication skills to guide teams, shape brands, and drive business forward. Designed to open doors to careers in consulting, brand management, project management, and beyond, this track equips you to thrive across industries as a versatile professional ready to inspire and influence.
Discover Global Markets
in Action
Step into the world of global business through McIntire’s Global Immersion Experience, a three-week program in the spring semester that takes you to a dynamic region of the world, where you’ll explore international markets, engage with business leaders, and gain insights to shape your future.