At McIntire, we view commerce as the purposeful exchange of goods, services, and ideas to strengthen and advance society, and we believe the future of commerce requires a new kind of leader—one with a rigorous, real-world skill set and a human-centered mindset.
Our applicants are well-rounded individuals who demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study and are evaluated based on the demonstration of mission-driven skills, knowledge, and character qualities that speak to their potential in these areas. While it is not anticipated that every candidate will exhibit all qualities, these characteristics inform the composition of each incoming class of students and align with McIntire’s overarching mission and educational goals.
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Academic excellence
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Intellectual curiosity
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Strong work ethic
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Ability to collaborate
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Awareness and ability to engage across differences
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Growth mindset
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Initiative
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Resilience and perseverance
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Social engagement
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Unique perspective
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Personal and professional integrity
As an applicant, you may choose to share and describe the experiences that have led you to develop these qualities through your application materials.
Requirements
Applicants must earn an undergraduate degree in liberal arts, science, or engineering from a regionally accredited college or university and have a strong record of academic achievement. To be eligible, you must have graduated or will be graduating within 18 months of matriculation. If you have an undergraduate major in business or equivalent coursework, you are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must complete the following prerequisite courses prior to matriculation: