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Pamplin College of Business

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At the intersection of BUSINESS plus TECHNOLOGY

Securing innovation.

Undergrad Academic & Experiential Programs

Preparing Next-Gen Business Talent

Pamplin’s undergraduate curriculum is built to prepare the next generation of business leaders. Through Pamplin+, students gain the core business fundamentals, practical experience, and digital-era skills needed to excel in a world shaped by data, technology, and global change. The curriculum blends foundational knowledge with applied learning, empowering graduates to adapt, innovate, and lead with confidence from day one.

Pamplin+ for All

Pamplin+ brings together four interconnected elements that shape a modern undergraduate business education. Through hands-on classroom learning with AI and emerging technologies, high-impact co-curricular experiences, progression-based cohort projects, and a strong foundation in core business disciplines, students develop the capabilities needed for today’s technology-driven environment. The structure ensures that every student benefits from a cohesive, future-ready curriculum that builds confidence and career direction.

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AI for All

Every student engages with AI and emerging technologies through hands-on coursework that builds responsible, intentional digital fluency for modern business environments.

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Experiences for All

Students complete two meaningful co-curricular experiences—one required internship and one additional pathway—to deepen skills, expand perspective, and strengthen professional readiness.

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Projects for All

Through cross-disciplinary cohort projects, students practice analytical thinking and structured problem-solving while tackling complex challenges drawn from real organizations.

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Students learning core business fundamentals

Essentials for All

Students build a strong foundation across the major areas of business—finance, accounting, management, analytics, marketing, and more—before deepening expertise in their chosen degree.

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TURNING POTENTIAL INTO RESULTS

Pamplin delivers results—strong placement rates, competitive salaries, and a network that opens doors. Students graduate prepared, connected, and ready to make an impact.

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Employment rate, among the highest at Virginia Tech.

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Alumni

A powerful network driving early career success.

Graduate & Executive Education Programs

Pathways for Professionals, Scholars, and Organizations

Pamplin’s graduate and executive education portfolio brings together professional master’s degrees, doctoral pathways, and custom programs for organizations that want to lead in a technology-driven world. From flexible, career-aligned options like the Flex MBA and VT-MIT, to analytics-focused MSBA programs, CPA-ready MACIS pathways, and research-intensive Ph.D. and Executive Ph.D. offerings, these programs blend academic rigor, industry engagement, and practical application. Whether you are advancing your own career or building capability across a team, Pamplin provides the structure, support, and expertise to move forward with confidence.

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Top-Ranked Programs

Graduate and professional programs advance careers through industry partnerships, dedicated support, and a powerful alumni network.

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Executive Education

Programs designed for working professionals—delivered in Blacksburg, at the Innovation Campus in Alexandria, and online.

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1-Year & Accelerated Options

Seamless pathways help students deepen expertise and move into graduate study without losing momentum.

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Experiential & Practical Learning

Applied learning and industry-sponsored projects ensure graduates leave with deliverables, references, and results.

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PROGRAM RANKINGS

#6

National ranking for the Virginia Tech Master of Information Technology program (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

#3

National ranking for veterans among online graduate IT programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2026)

#22

National ranking for the MSBA-Business Analytics program

Pamplin Research

Advancing Knowledge at the Intersection of Business and Technology

Pamplin College of Business conducts research to solve next-generation business challenges. Centered around artificial intelligence, data analytics, entrepreneurship, and more, faculty and students across the college are shaping society at the intersection of business and technology.

The college houses multiple research centers and labs that foster collaboration with industry and government partners, translating academic insights into real-world impact. Across Pamplin’s seven departments, faculty and students produce interdisciplinary work that drives innovation, informs professional practice, and engages students through applied research experiences.

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