Commerce, B.S.C.

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Admission and Prerequisites

Information on admission considerations, frequently asked questions, admissions timelines and the application for the undergraduate program can be found on the McIntire School’s website.

First Year Student Admission Requirements (during 2024-2025 Academic Year)

Before entering the McIntire School of Commerce, students applying as internal transfers must complete the Commerce and General Education prerequisites below and have completed a minimum of 24 graded credits at UVA.

Commerce Prerequisites

COMM 1800 - Foundations of Commerce - Credits: 3

General Education Prerequisites

First Writing Requirement¹ - 3-6 credits
Social and Economic Systems (SES) Discipline Requirement using: ECON 2010 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics_ Credits: 3

For more information on the prerequisite courses, including Frequently Asked Questions and advising recommendations, see https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/bs-commerce/admissions.

¹First Writing Requirement as outlined by the College of Arts and Sciences: General Education Curriculum

Prospective students at other colleges or universities who wish to transfer to the McIntire School should consult https://admission.virginia.edu/admission/transfer.

Second Year Student Admission Requirements (during 2024-2025 Academic Year)

Before entering the McIntire School of Commerce, you must complete a minimum of 54 credits at UVA (including accepted test credits, transfer credits, and courses taken at UVA), including the following courses:

COMM 1800 - Foundations of Commerce - Credits: 3
COMM 2010 - Introduction to Financial Accounting - Credits: 3
COMM 2020 - Introduction to Management Accounting - Credits: 3
First Writing Requirement¹ - 3-6 credits
Artistic, Interpretive, & Philosophical Inquiry¹ - 3 credits
Statistics: STAT 2120 - Introduction to Statistical Analysis - Credits: 4
Calculus: MATH 1190 , MATH 1210 , MATH 1310 or higher level – 3 credits
ECON 2010 - Principles of Economics: Microeconomics - Credits: 3
ECON 2020 - Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics - Credits: 3
World Language²: Completion through 2020 level – 0-14 credits

For more information on the prerequisite courses, including Frequently Asked Questions and advising recommendations, see https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/undergrad/prerequisites.

¹First Writing, Artistic, Interpretive & Philosophical Inquiry requirements as defined in the http://Record, College of Arts & Sciences.

²World language requirements as defined in the http://Record, College of Arts & Sciences. After admission, foreign language prerequisite courses may be completed by transfer during the summer before enrollment with prior approval, but must be completed before entering the School.

Prospective students at other colleges or universities who wish to transfer to the McIntire School should consult the https://www.commerce.virginia.edu/undergrad/prerequisites section as the prerequisites differ slightly.

Deferring Admission

A student admitted into the Bachelor of Science in Commerce may petition to postpone enrollment in the McIntire School due to extenuating circumstances. Requests to defer an offer of admission will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically granted.

Rescinding An Offer Of Admission

It is the McIntire School’s expectation that all applicants uphold the intellectual, ethical, and professional standards of the School and the University of Virginia. By applying to the School, students agree to abide by the principles of the UVA Honor Code and the Standards of Conduct. The School may rescind an offer of admission up until the date matriculation for, but not limited to, the following reasons:

An applicant fails to successfully complete any program prerequisites;
An admitted applicant fails to show satisfactory academic progress in any courses completed after receiving their offer of admission;
An applicant is found to have presented misleading or fraudulent information during the application process;
An applicant fails to follow the principles the Honor Code and the Standards of Conduct described above.

Third-Year Core Curriculum

During the third year a student must complete the following core curriculum in sequence during the fall and spring semesters:

Fall Semester

COMM 3010 - Strategy and Systems Credits: 4
COMM 3020 - Behavioral Issues in Marketing and Management Credits: 4
COMM 3030 - Quantitative and Financial Analysis Credits: 4

Spring Semester

COMM 3040 - Strategic Value Creation Credits: 4.5
COMM 3050 - Managerial Decision Making Credits: 4.5
COMM 3410 - Commercial Law I Credits: 3
COMM 3410 may be taken prior to enrollment in the McIntire School or in the fourth year, and if taken at the University of Virginia will be included in the student’s 39 Commerce credits.

Commerce Electives

Students are required to earn 3-6 credits in Commerce electives from among 3000- and 4000- level courses after enrollment in The McIntire School of Commerce.

Non-Commerce Electives

After enrollment, students may take any courses necessary to complete the 57-credit requirement.

Credit Requirements

Students must earn 120 credits for the Bachelor of Science in Commerce. Of these:

48 credits must be in Commerce courses
57 credits must be in non-Commerce courses (including ECON 2010 and ECON 2020);
15 credits may be in either Commerce or non-Commerce courses.

Students must earn the following minimum credits after enrollment at McIntire:

57 total credits;
39 credits in Commerce, including:
1. 24 credits of core courses;
2. 9-13.5 credits of courses in a concentration;
3. 3-6 elective credits

Grade Requirements

Students must achieve at least a 2.000 grade point average for:

All course work completed;
All course work within the concentration;
All Commerce courses;
Course work taken during the semester immediately preceding graduation. This semester must be completed in good academic standing (see Probation).

Public Professional Licensure Disclosure

As a member of the State Authorizations Reciprocity Agreement, the University of Virginia (UVA) is authorized to provide curriculum in a distance learning environment to students located in all states in the United States except for California. (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6)& 34 CFR 668.72(n)).

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Science in Commerce at the UVA McIntire School of Commerce, graduates may be eligible for initial professional licensure in another U.S. state by applying to the licensing board or agency in that state.

Please visit the University’s state authorization web pages to make an informed decision regarding which states’ educational requirements for initial licensure are met by this program. (668.43(a)(5) (v)(A) - (C))

Enrolled students who change their current (or mailing) address to a state other than Virginia should update this information immediately in the Student Information System as it may impact their ability to complete internship, practicum, or clinical hours, use Title IV funds, or meet licensure or certification requirements in the new state. (34 CFR 668.402).