Dartmouth does not offer a standalone Bachelor of Commerce; undergraduate students seeking business-focused study typically pursue a major in Economics or related concentrations and combine those studies with business‑relevant electives, entrepreneurial programmes and internships. This pathway suits students who want a broad liberal‑arts grounding alongside rigorous training in economic analysis, quantitative methods and organisational topics, with access to Dartmouth's entrepreneurship and career resources.
Rather than a terminal Bachelor of Commerce, undergraduate students interested in commerce at Dartmouth normally follow a major such as Economics, Mathematics, or a combined course of study that incorporates management and business subjects through elective modules. The curriculum emphasises analytical foundations, quantitative skills and real‑world application. Core topics you can expect to study include microeconomics and macroeconomics, econometrics and statistical methods, corporate finance principles, organisational behaviour, accounting fundamentals, marketing concepts and operations management.
Students typically choose from a mix of required courses in their major and elective options that allow specialisation in areas such as finance, entrepreneurship, international business, public policy or data analytics. Many undergraduates also take advantage of project‑based courses, research with faculty, internships, case competitions and experiential programmes run in partnership with the Tuck School of Business and campus entrepreneurship initiatives.
Admission to Dartmouth's undergraduate programmes is selective and evaluated holistically. Competitive applicants typically present strong academic records with rigorous senior‑year coursework (for example calculus, statistics, and advanced social science or business‑related subjects), high‑quality essays, and strong teacher or counsellor recommendations. Demonstrated quantitative ability and evidence of initiative — such as leadership roles, business or research projects, internships, or sustained entrepreneurial activity — strengthen an application.
Specific departmental prerequisites vary by major; prospective Economics students should be prepared for college‑level calculus and quantitative coursework. International applicants should ensure their qualifications map to Dartmouth's admissions requirements and may be asked to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Graduates who follow an economics or business‑oriented pathway from Dartmouth enter a broad range of careers. Common destinations include management consulting, investment banking and corporate finance, asset management, economic and policy analysis, product management, marketing and strategy roles, and entrepreneurship. Many alumni also pursue further study at professional schools (MBA, law, public policy) or specialised graduate programmes in finance, economics or data science.
Dartmouth's strong alumni network, on‑campus recruiting and career services support internships and graduate‑level placement, and experiential opportunities such as startup incubators and consulting practicum help students build employer‑relevant experience.
Dartmouth (a small, research‑intensive liberal arts college with a prominent graduate business school on campus) offers close student‑faculty interaction, a collaborative learning environment and extensive extracurricular resources for students interested in commerce. Undergraduates benefit from accessible faculty, small seminar classes, and opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary study across economics, computer science, engineering and the social sciences.
Additional advantages include access to entrepreneurship programmes, mentorship from the Tuck School community, robust career support and a global alumni network that can facilitate internships and early career roles. The campus culture emphasises experiential learning, which helps students translate classroom theory into practical business skills.
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