McIntire School of Commerce

About Us

For more than 100 years, McIntire has been committed to preparing students to become global citizens who shape business and society as ethical leaders, fearless creators, and inspiring visionaries. 

By the Numbers

#3
Academic Experience Poets&Quants for Undergrads, 2025
1k+
degree-seeking students
200
faculty and staff
Meet the Dean

On July 1, 2025, the Commerce community welcomed Amanda P. Cowen as the Interim John A. Griffin Dean.

Our Leadership

The collaboration among McIntire’s academic, administrative, and volunteer leadership teams is crucial for advancing key objectives that drive the success of the School and our students.

McIntire Foundation

Established in 1978, the Foundation is the fundraising and financial nexus of private support for the School.

McIntire History

1923
Early on, business classes were scattered across Grounds, but in 1923, space at Old Cabell Hall was requested due to the need for permanent facilities for "computing and tabulating machines," like the ones pictured below from the Old Post Office on Pennsylvania Avenue. To say our "computing and tabulating machines" have evolved may be the understatement of the century! Space at Old Cabell was also used for periodicals and a reading room; however, faculty offices remained scattered in several locations, making the development of School spirit and identity more difficult.
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Our Mission

We deliver a transformational business education. Our collaborative culture and a curriculum grounded in experience-based learning prepare our students and scholars to be leaders in their careers and communities.

Learn More about the Student Experience

Come experience the Commerce School on Grounds in Charlottesville or at our Northern Virginia location near our nation's capital. 

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We are accredited by the AACSB at the graduate and undergraduate levels in business and accounting and are a CFA Institute university program partner.