Coffee & Conversation: Advancing Your Career in Tech & Analytics | Professional Programs

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:30 PMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Compass Coffee
4100 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22203
United States

Join our admissions team for a small-group coffee chat at Compass Coffee in Arlington. This informal, non-evaluative conversation is designed for working professionals exploring how graduate study can support their next career step.

We’ll discuss your background, interests, and goals, and provide insight into the M.S. in Business Analytics (delivered in partnership with University of Virginia Darden School of Business) and the M.S. in the Management of IT at the McIntire School of Commerce.

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with other prospective students considering similar paths in analytics and technology.

Open to all prospective students interested in graduate business study.

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Program Information

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Note: The M.S. in Commerce is designed specifically for candidates with a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate major in the liberal arts or STEM fields; candidates with undergraduate degrees or majors in business and business related subjects are not eligible to enroll in the program.

Candidates with bachelor’s degree conferred more than 18 months prior to matriculation are ineligible for admission.

Candidates with bachelor’s degree conferred more than 18 months prior to matriculation are ineligible for admission. Did you or will you receive your undergraduate degree within 18 months of your intended start term?

Note: The M.S. in Global Commerce is designed for students who have already developed foundational business fluency and are prepared to apply those skills in a global context through advanced, internationally focused study.

Eligible candidates will demonstrate business fluency through one of the following pathways:
•   An undergraduate degree or major in business; or
•   An undergraduate major in a globally adjacent field of study combined with significant, structured business coursework; this may include a business minor, certificate, or equivalent credential.

Candidates with questions regarding equivalent credentials are encouraged to schedule an Advising Appointment to review eligibility with the Graduate Marketing & Admissions Team.

Candidates with a bachelor’s degree conferred more than 24 months prior to matriculation are ineligible for admission.

Candidates with bachelor’s degree conferred more than 24 months prior to matriculation are ineligible for admission. Did you or will you receive your undergraduate degree within 24 months of your intended start term?

Please indicate whether you are a business major, minor, or seeking confirmation of eligibility via an equivalent credential:

Please provide additional details regarding the academic coursework, credential, or relevant professional, service, or global experience that demonstrates your preparation for advanced global business study:

Please indicate the major area(s) of study in which you received or will receive your undergraduate degree:

Please indicate the major area of study in which you received or will receive your undergraduate degree:

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Will you require a student visa to enter/remain in the U.S.?

Note: The M.S. in the Management of IT is considered a non-residential program by U.S. government standards and therefore cannot provide F-1 visa sponsorship for international applicants who will require a UVA-sponsored visa to enroll in a graduate degree program.

Note: The M.S. in Business Analytics is considered a non-residential program by U.S. government standards and therefore cannot provide F-1 visa sponsorship for international applicants who will require a UVA-sponsored visa to enroll in a graduate degree program.

MSMIT Career Paths

•   Seasoned IT Managers: You’ve led teams and delivered results—now you're preparing to move from operational leadership to strategic executive roles.
•   Emerging IT Leaders: You’re early in your career, but you’re ready to step into leadership and expand your influence beyond technical execution.
•   Career Switchers: You bring valuable experience from another field and are ready to pivot into IT leadership with a strong foundation in management and technology.

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