Academics
Students choose UVA鈥檚 Darden School of Business for its 鈥渞eputation for academic excellence,鈥 but also for the 鈥渟maller class sizes, emphasis on group work, and a friendly city environment.鈥 This 鈥渨ell-rounded MBA program鈥 helps prepare 鈥渟tudents for anything we may face in the business world while also fostering the most cohesive, supportive, tight-knit community.鈥 Rather than lectures, classes at Darden use the 鈥渃ase method鈥 approach, which involves discussing and debating real-life business problems. Students say this 鈥渕akes classes more interesting and engaging鈥 and 鈥渆nsures we are well-prepared to face the challenges of today's dynamic business world.鈥 As one student puts it, 鈥淚 feel that I learned faster, deeper, and with higher quality compared to the traditional methods of learning.鈥 Students can expect their first year to be 鈥渜uite challenging and time-consuming鈥 because of the 鈥渢ough academics and front-loaded internship recruiting cycle.鈥 After the core curriculum, 鈥渢he classes became more specific,鈥 and 鈥渢he second-year experience includes classes that feel extremely applicable to future careers and engage the students in practical ways.鈥
Darden professors are 鈥渨orld-class and include a number of academics as well as practitioners.鈥 Professors are also described as 鈥渁ccessible, friendly, and genuinely invested in your success both in and out of the classroom.鈥 And one student says, 鈥淭he access to professors is unparalleled. I walk through the Faculty Office Building all the time just to meet professors and discuss their research and interests.鈥 Another student agrees, saying, 鈥淚 regularly have dinner with professors outside the classroom and they have been incredibly generous with their time, network, expertise, and support.鈥 One student describes the program, saying, 鈥淣ot only does Darden build your business toolkit through a rigorous curriculum, but it builds your confidence and sets you up for a lifetime of success.鈥
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