Business Programme At UVA

karanz1511 · 11-15-2009, 12:45 AM

Hi,

Im currently considering to apply to UVA as a Business Major. I saw that on Businessweek.com that it's ranked #1. Even then I just want to know the Busienss programme/school is at UVA? How long is the programme, 2 or 4 years?

Also hows the social scene at UVA?

Thanks in advance.

sciencenerd · 11-15-2009, 05:49 PM

Well first off about the business major.

The business major is in another school and not the College of Arts and Sciences that most people are in at UVa. You have to study for 2 years in the College, take Econ and Comm classes as well as other classes and then in second year apply to the Comm School. If you get in you do your third and fourth year in the Commerce School. There is heavy competition to get in, but if you work hard you should get in.

The social scene is pretty good at UVa. A mix of a lot of different kinds of people and lots of things to do usually.

canuck01 · 11-15-2009, 10:18 PM

"program"

just had to put it out there

karanz1511 · 11-16-2009, 02:59 AM

Oh so the idea is that you apply to UVA as a general student? And then at the end of your second year you apply for the Busienss School? But how about if you don't get in? Then you do some other random course?

Seems like a very big risk. What do you say?

P.S. - Thanks for that canuck01.

guillaume · 11-16-2009, 12:15 PM

"programme" is not a spelling mistake. It is the accepted spelling in UK.

wahoomb · 11-16-2009, 01:34 PM

I apologize in advanced for the very one-dimensional view of the world that some UVA students may give off. The majority of us have had exposure to more than American English.

Programme--✔

just had to put it out there~

dzem · 11-16-2009, 04:16 PM

I have friends that applied and didn't get in. I guess it may help to have a back up plan. At the same time, I like to think if you want it enough that you will be rewarded for your hard work and be accepted. (Not that people that are rejected don't work hard, but I think if you go in with the mind sight that you know what you want and you have nothing to fall back on that it might motivate you more). I'm actually in the commerce school right now .... I'm a third year, so this is my first semester. My grades in the pre-req classes weren't perfect, but they got me in!

If you have any more questions feel free to ask. I'd be happy to help.

juliakm · 11-16-2009, 11:19 PM

If you don't get into the Commerce School you can get a M.S. Commerce your fifth year after you complete a major from the College or major in Economics.

karanz1511 · 11-19-2009, 10:35 AM

I guess that makes sense since I attend a British school?

Anyways. Thanks for the replies guys. Dzem did you usually work hard or like average? Did you lead a good social life or was it like work, work all day? Also how's the business school actually like? How are the teachers and academics?

SeaSickElf · 11-22-2009, 11:07 PM

I know lots of people who applied to the comm school. Very few get in, but do not let that deter you; let it be motivation to study.

Basically, Comm school is definitely attainable with the right work ethic; but its NOT a walk in the park.

dzem · 11-23-2009, 02:33 PM

Sorry for the late reply... I don't check every day and it's been busy lately. Anyway, I worked pretty hard in my comm pre-reqs, some more than others. For instance, COMM180 (Making Business Work) is a pretty easy A. However, I had to put a lot more effort into my accounting classes, especially COMM 202. I definitely had enough time to have a social life and meet up with friends my 1st and 2nd year. Third year is extremely busy though.

I think the most difficult thing about comm school is learning to manage your time. I've always felt like I've been pretty good at managing my time, but first semester of third year is especially challenging because you have a lot of group work outside of class.... so you have to constantly meet up with group mates to do work rather than working on your own schedule. Also, in comm school you'll have a lot of short-term individual assignments and readings due every day. The amount of work depends on the class you are in. For instance, daily readings for Marketing and Management classes are a lot shorter than readings I had for Strategy & Systems (this section requires A LOT of daily reading). We also have three major group projects along the way that take up a lot of time.

In terms of the teachers and academics, I like the interactivity. The teachers definitely care about the students and make an effort to get to know you. We even get our own mailboxes (maybe that's not a big deal to everyone, but I think it's a nice gesture)...participation is a huge part of your grade. Speaking up in class is critical not only to your grade (its almost a quarter of your overall grade....) but preps you for the real working environment, no matter what industry you end up in. I have to admit a few teachers I've had seem a bit intimidating, but in general the majority are very approachable and easy to talk to. Overall it's been a great learning experience so far. Hopefully you'll find my experiences helpful.

karanz1511 · 12-14-2009, 06:06 AM

Thanks a lot for the input guys, especially you Dzem.

I want to transfer into the Comm School later and do Marketing Management. What school should I apply to UVa at, and what academic interest do I put down?

Thank you again, your experiences indeed were very helpful.

*Dean J* · 12-14-2009, 07:07 AM

The first reply explained it, Karanz. Those interested in business usually apply to the College of Arts & Sciences. You can put down whatever academic interests appeal to you.