Shaping business leaders through data, strategy, and innovation
At Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business, students learn to bridge the worlds of strategy, technology, and data, gaining the expertise to lead in industries where decisions are driven by analytics and innovation. Pamplin holds AACSB accreditation, a recognition earned by just 6% of business schools worldwide, and delivers graduate programs that combine flexibility with career-focused outcomes. Pamplin’s portfolio of Master of Science in Business Administration programs is a top example of this.
Hands-on applied learning is a hallmark of the curriculum. A student in the Business Analytics concentration, for example, might work on predictive models to help a healthcare provider improve patient care, while someone in Hospitality and Tourism Management might learn to use data to forecast demand and optimise guest experiences.
Faculty members bring insights from careers in sectors like finance, technology, and government, grounding lessons in practical experience. Whether studying in Washington, D.C., or on the Blacksburg campus, you’ll join a community that produces graduates who shape strategy at Fortune 500 companies, influence policy, and drive transformation worldwide.
A dynamic business education awaits at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
"Faculty facilitate ongoing reflection, reinforcing lessons learned through real-world practice,” says Linda Christie, MBA Programme Director. “We are fortunate to be located in the D.C area where 55,000 Virginia Tech alumni live and work, offering students unparalleled access to a powerful local network of Hokies, the proud nickname for Virginia Tech alumni and community members. "
120+
master’s and doctoral programmes
Top 6
of universities in the US for research expenditures
#389
globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
251–300
range globally (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
#281
top 1.4% of universities worldwide (Center for World University Rankings 2025)
#8
ranked globally for The Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Top 1.4%
Worldwide: Ranked among the most respected universities across the globe (Center for World University Rankings 2025)
Top 25
MSBA-BA program in the U.S. (Tech Guide)
#8
ranked globally for The Howard Feiertag Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Innovative business programs
This program is recognized as a premier business analytics leadership pathway and ranked #22 in the U.S. by Tech Guide for 2025. You’ll master quantitative modelling for descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, alongside advanced data visualisation techniques and machine learning/AI. You will also refine project management and consulting skills essential for leadership roles. A highlight is the nine-month capstone project, where you’ll work in an interdisciplinary team on real-world corporate challenges that hold significant strategic importance for sponsoring organisations, applying your learning in a practical, high-impact setting.
Master of Science in Business Administration — Business Analytics (MSBA-BA)
This program equips you for leadership roles in the hospitality, event, and tourism industries, covering a range of sectors including hotels and restaurants, events, tourism destination management organisations, attractions, and related services. It blends MBA-level business education with the flexibility to tailor your studies to your specific career goals. You can customise your program or specialise in areas such as business analytics and revenue management, entrepreneurship, or international strategy. Courses are led by both academic experts and industry professionals, giving you access to the latest research, real-world case studies, and insights into emerging trends and technologies that shape service-focused industries worldwide.
Master of Science in Business Administration — Hospitality & Tourism Management (MSBA-HTM)
What the graduates say
“Early on, I started a business but didn’t know enough at the time to be successful. After earning my MBA from Pamplin, I started the company again with much more success. I loved my time with the programme. The VT-MBA programme solidified in me the fact that I wanted to be a business owner, and the programme gave me the tools I needed to be successful.”
Marshall Kregg,
Evening MBA graduate
A dynamic business education awaits at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business.
Follow Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business on