The Darden Distinction
At Darden, there is a shared expectation and understanding among all members of the community to be engaged and engage others—a distinction that sets Darden apart from other business schools. We invite you to learn more about the Darden Distinction along four dimensions:
PERSPECTIVE
The #1 ranked Darden faculty use the case method, which focuses on class participation, to draw out the different perspectives of each individual student. While it requires intense commitment and teamwork, this process also broadens students’ understanding of global business issues and builds strategic communication skills like no other method of learning can.
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INVOLVEMENT
The University of Virginia’s traditions of student self-governance and the Honor Code hold true at Darden. Students, faculty, and staff are all highly involved in co-curricular clubs and activities at Darden and also in the Charlottesville community. The diverse environment outside of class complements the case method and enhances learning by practice.
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CONNECTIVITY
The Darden alumni network and Career Development Center are committed to the success of future classes in the job search. Darden partners with organizations like the Consortium and Forté as well as top companies from around the world. While students benefit from the connectivity of the School, Darden seeks students who are also eager to contribute to the process.
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IMPACT
Attending Darden is ultimately about leadership: making an impact on society by building on experience and potential. Darden students and alumni have strong decision-making skills developed through the case method, a bias for action, and commitment to integrity and to each other.
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Student Quote
“Darden is not about giving you the career you want, but about giving you the life you want.” – Ben Goodman, MBA 2010
Darden Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Virginia Darden School of Business is to develop principled leaders in the world of practical affairs.