Does Dartmouth offer an undergraduate business major or program?
I’m a current junior really interested in studying business in college, especially at strong schools like those in the Ivy League. I’ve heard a lot about Tuck at Dartmouth but I’m confused because that seems like a graduate program. For someone who wants to focus on business as an undergrad, does Dartmouth have a full business major or just some classes you can take? Would it be better to look for schools with an actual undergraduate business school?
If you’ve gone to Dartmouth or know someone who has, I’d love to know your experience or what options are available to undergrad students who want to do business or something similar. Thanks in advance for any info!
If you’ve gone to Dartmouth or know someone who has, I’d love to know your experience or what options are available to undergrad students who want to do business or something similar. Thanks in advance for any info!
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Grayce Gibbs
• 4 months ago
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Dartmouth College does not have a traditional undergraduate business major or a business school specifically for undergraduates. The Tuck School of Business, which you mentioned, is exclusively a graduate program offering an MBA and executive education—not a direct path for undergrads.
For students interested in business at the undergraduate level, Dartmouth offers a few different pathways. The most popular is the Economics major, which provides a solid foundation in many business concepts such as finance, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Many Dartmouth students who are interested in business choose this route and supplement their coursework with classes in areas like government, public policy, or quantitative social science.
There are also specific opportunities designed for undergrads who aspire to business careers. One standout is the "Tuck Business Bridge" program. This is a summer certificate program run by Tuck specifically for undergraduates. It acts as a mini-business bootcamp, covering core areas like accounting, marketing, finance, and strategy. Many students use this program to gain practical business knowledge and connect with industry professionals.
There are also plenty of business-related clubs, such as the Dartmouth Investment and Philanthropy Program, various consulting and entrepreneurship groups, and networking opportunities with alumni in business fields.
If your primary goal is to study business through a structured undergraduate program—like a BBA or a BS in Business Administration—it’s worth considering schools with well-established undergraduate business schools (examples include Wharton at Penn or Haas at UC Berkeley). However, many Ivy League and top liberal arts colleges take the approach Dartmouth does, focusing on a broad-based education and preparing students for the business world through economics and related disciplines rather than through a dedicated undergraduate business school.
Ultimately, Dartmouth can still be a strong launching pad for your business career, especially if you’re open to a liberal arts approach with opportunities to specialize through programs like Tuck Bridge, internships, and extracurricular activities.
For students interested in business at the undergraduate level, Dartmouth offers a few different pathways. The most popular is the Economics major, which provides a solid foundation in many business concepts such as finance, microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Many Dartmouth students who are interested in business choose this route and supplement their coursework with classes in areas like government, public policy, or quantitative social science.
There are also specific opportunities designed for undergrads who aspire to business careers. One standout is the "Tuck Business Bridge" program. This is a summer certificate program run by Tuck specifically for undergraduates. It acts as a mini-business bootcamp, covering core areas like accounting, marketing, finance, and strategy. Many students use this program to gain practical business knowledge and connect with industry professionals.
There are also plenty of business-related clubs, such as the Dartmouth Investment and Philanthropy Program, various consulting and entrepreneurship groups, and networking opportunities with alumni in business fields.
If your primary goal is to study business through a structured undergraduate program—like a BBA or a BS in Business Administration—it’s worth considering schools with well-established undergraduate business schools (examples include Wharton at Penn or Haas at UC Berkeley). However, many Ivy League and top liberal arts colleges take the approach Dartmouth does, focusing on a broad-based education and preparing students for the business world through economics and related disciplines rather than through a dedicated undergraduate business school.
Ultimately, Dartmouth can still be a strong launching pad for your business career, especially if you’re open to a liberal arts approach with opportunities to specialize through programs like Tuck Bridge, internships, and extracurricular activities.
Grayce Gibbs
Denver, CO
Dartmouth College (AB); Colorado School of Mines (MS)
Experience
4 years