VCU Business

VCU School of Business

The Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business is at the forefront of business education and opportunity creation.

Since 1937, the School of Business has grown into a nationally ranked, globally recognized institution. With over 40,000 alumni, our graduates have built careers and hold leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies, investment firms, startups and more.
 

Offering a wide range of programs at the bachelor's, master's, certificate and doctoral levels, the School of Business ranks in the top 6 percent of business schools worldwide due to its accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. 

The school maintains strong ties with the business community surrounding our campus and provides students with transformative educational experiences that bridge learning and career success.  
 

Rankings

Opportunity 2030

The School of Business has embarked on a strategic initiative called Opportunity 2030, built around the theme of "Unlimited Opportunity Creation." This theme is at the core of our vision for Opportunity 2030, which aims to establish a thriving academic community where students and alumni can identify and take advantage of business opportunities so they can create opportunities throughout their lives. 

Our focus on the following key areas uniquely positions our students to become catalysts for opportunity creation:

1. Exposing students to the opportunities of a business education
2. Developing them into well-rounded professionals
3. Innovative and impactful transdisciplinary research excellence
4. Staying connected with our alumni and business partners

Learn more about our strategic plan

Research Excellence

As part of an R1 university, the School of Business is home to research that drives new thinking in business and policy. Our nationally and internationally recognized work contributes to VCU’s mission to improve lives and address societal challenges through transdisciplinary research, innovation and collaboration.
 

Student Success

Students at the School of Business don’t navigate their academic and professional path alone. Advisors, career coaches and program staff stay closely involved — from choosing a major to preparing for job interviews. Support comes in many forms — career fairs, resume workshops and one-on-one advising. Students leave with a plan and the confidence that comes from putting their skills to use.
 

The data below represents the first landing spot for May 2025 graduates within six months of completing their degrees, based on information collected by the VCU First Destination Survey.

Undergraduate Career Outcomes

Graduate Career Outcomes

School of Business Foundation

Founded in 2005, the VCU School of Business Foundation manages private assets and engages corporate community leaders to advance the mission of the VCU School of Business. The Foundation provides resources to educate students, support teaching excellence and promote scholarly research across business disciplines.

Snead Hall

Snead Hall, home to the VCU School of Business, opened in 2008. Named in honor of 1976 graduates Thomas G. Snead Jr. and Vickie M. Snead, the building features:

• Welcome Center, Business Career Services, Undergraduate Academic Advising
• Office of Student Engagement
• VCU Financial Success Center by Virginia Credit Union
• Office of Graduate Studies
• Care Room
• Technology and Support Center
• Central atrium with a student commons and café
• Auditorium, collaborative learning spaces, tiered case study classrooms and team-building rooms
• Faculty and staff offices