About the Program
The Raymond A. Mason School of Business encourages you to combine academic interests with career goals. You can design a personalized course of study in accounting, business analytics, finance or marketing. In addition to selecting a major, you can complete a concentration (an additional six credits). Many students find opportunities to combine their business studies with a major or minor in the Arts & Sciences, from economics to biology to history.
Paths of Study
What Makes Us Different
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Events
Participate in DoG Street to Wall Street, Rocket Pitch or the Startup Ecosystem Excursions to gain experience and network.
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Global Opportunities
Enhance your college experience by combining business classes with cultural studies and studying abroad.
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Individual Program of Study (IPS)
Customize your business study with a major, minor or a concentration to fit your career goals.
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Integrated Foundation Semester
Business majors are required to take Business Perspectives and Applications (BUAD 300), Principles of Marketing (BUAD 311), Financial Management (BUAD 323), Computer Skills for Business (BUAD 330) and Introduction to Business Analytics (BUAD 350).*
Rankings
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# 25Best Colleges for Business in AmericaNiche 2023
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# 9Top Public Colleges for Management Consulting SalariesWall Street Journal 2023
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# 5Top Public Colleges for Finance SalariesWall Street Journal 2023
Applied Learning
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Case Competitions
Gain real-world experience by participating in case competitions including the Deloitte Audit Innovation Challenge, the Carlyle Case Study and the Invictus Challenge.
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Centers of Excellence
Cultivate skills by interacting with the Alan B. Miller Entrepreneurship Center, the Ukrop Studio for Innovation and Design and the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance.
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Student Organizations
Find like-minded peers in Alpha Kappa Psi, the Finance Academy, the Investment Club, Smart Women Securities, the Student Marketing Association, the Accounting Society, Tribe Innovation or Women in Business.
![Commencement](/majorsminors/50-50-placeholder.jpg)
Outcomes
Business graduates are trained to excel. That's why the Mason School of Business is proud to report a 96% job or graduate school placement rate within three months of graduation with over 650 unique employers recruiting students and posting about positions in their companies. Many alumni go on to work in industries including finance, consulting, accounting and marketing.
Alumni Spotlight
Co-founder of the Boehly Center for Excellence in Finance, Todd Boehly is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, businessman and investor. He graduated with a degree in finance in 1997. In addition to business and finance, Todd is passionate about William & Mary Athletics. He contributed an episode to the Leadership & Business podcast titled "Leadership, Business and Baseball."
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Courses Disclaimer
*Courses listed are examples. Course availability changes each semester.