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.
- Academic excellence
- Intellectual curiosity
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to collaborate
- Awareness and ability to engage across differences
- Growth mindset
- Initiative
- Resilience and perseverance
- Social engagement
- Unique perspective
- 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
The M.S. in Global Commerce is designed specifically for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate major in business. Candidates with a business minor or equivalent credential and an undergraduate major in a globally adjacent field of study (e.g., global studies, foreign affairs, international relations/studies, foreign language) may also be eligible for admission.
Candidates with a bachelor’s degree conferred more than 24 months prior to matriculation are ineligible for admission.
Applicants who choose to apply with a business minor must demonstrate completion of the following prerequisite courses or their equivalent prior to matriculation:
- Principles of Management (COMM 1800: Foundations of Commerce)
- Financial Accounting (CGBM 2110: Principles of Accounting)
- Principles of Finance (CGBM 2710: Making Financial Decisions)
- Principles of Marketing (CGBM 2310: Marketing Principles: Goods, Services and Brands)
In preparation for the program, an online asynchronous pre-program module will be offered to all matriculants and may be required for students who enroll with a business minor. This module should be completed prior to orientation.