America's premier public business school, grounded in the liberal arts tradition of the University of Virginia — and built for the demands of a rapidly changing world.
McIntire School of Commerce · Est. 1921
A century of shaping business leaders
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McIntire at a glance
McIntire's scale, scope, and reach across programs, people, and research.
Undergraduate & graduate
Researchers, practitioners, educators
Spanning business & technology
We deliver a transformational business education. Our collaborative culture and curriculum grounded in research and experience-based learning prepare our students and scholars to be leaders in their careers and communities.
McIntire History
1923
McIntire Leadership
McIntire’s leadership brings together academic scholars, experienced administrators, and engaged volunteers united by a shared commitment to the School’s students and mission.
Office of the Dean
Amanda P. Cowen serves as Interim John A. Griffin Dean, effective July 1, 2025. The Dean’s Office sets strategic direction, oversees academic quality, and represents McIntire within UVA and the broader business education community.
School Leadership
McIntire’s academic and administrative leadership teams work in close collaboration to advance the School’s core objectives—from curriculum and research to student services and institutional partnerships.
McIntire Foundation
Established in 1978, the McIntire Foundation is the private fundraising arm of the School. Foundation support funds student scholarships, faculty research, program development, and the facilities that shape the McIntire experience.
McIntire FAQs
Answers to questions from prospective students, families, and partners
What makes McIntire different from other business schools?
McIntire combines the resources and academic prestige of the University of Virginia—one of the nation’s leading public universities—with a specialized, experience-based business curriculum. It is AACSB accredited in both business and accounting, ranked #2 in the U.S. at the undergraduate level, and operates seven active research centers. Its dual-campus model provides access to both the historic academic environment of Charlottesville and the technology and government hub of the Northern Virginia corridor—a combination few business schools can match.
What are McIntire’s rankings?
McIntire is ranked the #2 undergraduate business program in the U.S. and #1 for Academic Experience by Poets&Quants for Undergrads in 2026. It is also the #1 ranked public business school. Poets&Quants is the leading media outlet covering undergraduate and graduate business education, publishing rankings based on faculty quality, student outcomes, and educational experience.
Is McIntire AACSB accredited?
Yes. McIntire is AACSB accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation is held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide and is the gold standard of business school quality. McIntire is also a CFA Institute university program partner.
What degree programs does McIntire offer?
McIntire offers six degree programs: a B.S. in Commerce (undergraduate, with concentrations in Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Management, and Information Technology) and five specialized master’s degrees: M.S. in Accounting, M.S. in Business Analytics (in partnership with UVA Darden), M.S. in Commerce, M.S. in Global Commerce, and M.S. in the Management of IT. McIntire also offers undergraduate minors and non-degree Commerce Essentials programs.
Two Campuses. One McIntire.
McIntire operates across two locations that reflect its reach: the historic Grounds of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville and a modern professional hub in the heart of the Northern Virginia technology corridor.
Main campus
Charlottesville, Virginia
McIntire’s home campus sits on the historic Grounds of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville—Thomas Jefferson’s University, consistently ranked among the nation’s finest public institutions. The Charlottesville campus is home to the B.S. in Commerce, M.S. in Commerce, M.S. in Global Commerce, and M.S. in Accounting programs.
Northern Virginia campus
Arlington, Virginia — Sands Family Grounds
Located in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, UVA Sands Family Grounds places McIntire at the center of the DC metro’s technology and government ecosystem—minutes from Amazon HQ2, federal agencies, and the Northern Virginia defense and consulting corridor. The Arlington campus hosts the M.S. in the Management of IT and M.S. in Business Analytics programs.
Whether you are a prospective student, a partner organization, a journalist, or simply curious—we’d love to tell you more about what McIntire has to offer.
McIntire is AACSB accredited at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in business and accounting. AACSB accreditation is held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide and is the gold standard of business school quality. McIntire is also a CFA Institute university program partner.