Explore degree pathways, minors and accelerated options
At the VCU School of Business, you’ll develop real-world skills, explore your interests and prepare for a career that aligns with your goals. With degrees in fields such as accounting, marketing, finance and information systems, among many others, you can design a path that fits your ambitions while learning in the heart of Richmond. From your first semester through graduation, our academic advisors will guide and support you every step of the way.
Major Pathways
Choosing a major is the first step in defining your professional identity. Our undergraduate programs combine rigorous theory with real-world application, ensuring you graduate ready to lead in your chosen field.
Prepare for entry-level roles in auditing, tax and financial consulting. Learn to ensure accuracy and compliance while providing data-driven recommendations.
Study human choice and resource allocation. Apply economic reasoning to analyze business and policy decisions for a rapidly changing global economy.
Manage money and assess financial risks. Learn to analyze data, apply budgeting principles and communicate insights that drive business and personal success.
Focus on the most valuable asset of any organization: its people. Learn to manage talent, develop workplace culture and navigate employment law to build high-performing teams.
Focus on the design, management and security of technology. Gain expertise in data analytics, systems analysis, cyber ethics and web development.
Set strategic goals and lead operations. Prepare to oversee budgets, coordinate employee activities and launch innovative business ventures.
Understand consumer behavior and analyze trends. Prepare for careers in advertising, market research, social media and product management.
Navigate property management, law and appraisal. Prepare for careers in development, brokerage, valuation and investment.
Assess and mitigate financial risk. Develop skills in underwriting, claims adjusting, risk modeling and financial planning for long-term stability.
Optimize the flow of goods and services. Use data analytics to improve sourcing, logistics and efficiency across business operations.
* VCU Business offers three fully online, asynchronous programs: accounting, management/business administration and marketing.
Accelerated Bachelor's-to-Master's
Fast-track your future. Our accelerated programs allow high-achieving students to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time, providing a competitive edge in the job market.
Minors
Complement your degree and broaden your expertise. Whether you're a business student looking to specialize or a non-business major wanting a solid foundation in business principles, our minors offer valuable skills for any career path.
1 Offered through the College of Humanities and Sciences.
2 Open to non-business majors only.
Go Global
Study, consult and travel through programs that connect classroom learning to the real world.
International Consulting Program
Students complete two client projects in different countries. In 2024, they traveled to Athens, Greece; in 2025, they visited Rome, Italy. In 2026, they'll be heading back to Rome, Italy.
Global Gateway
A 10-day outbound international experience designed for first-year students.
Global STEMConverge
STEM undergraduate students collaborate to tackle real-world challenges in Richmond, VA, and Córdoba, Spain.
VCU Education Abroad offers 160+ programs in 50+ countries. Explore universitywide programs.
Business Student Success
At the VCU School of Business, we empower students with the tools and support needed to succeed academically, professionally and personally. Our student success offices and resources are designed to help students build community, advance their careers, gain professional experience and maintain overall well-being.
Student Engagement
Grow leadership and mentorship skills through hands-on experiences. OSE offers mentorship, 20+ business student organizations and resources for all students.
Get Involved with OSE
Career Services
Access career development planning, employer connections and hands-on experiences to enhance your career readiness.
Launch Your Career
Academic Advising
Stay on track for graduation. Advisors provide guidance on course requirements, majors and informed academic decision-making.
Explore Academic Advising
Financial Success Center
Get one-on-one guidance on budgeting, credit, savings and student loans while building confidence and reducing debt.
Grow Your Financial Future