Integrity

Learning from the Best

Iowa's respected business faculty lead challenging classroom discussions where business principles are applied to your day-to-day worklife. The program excels at transforming course material into real-life examples of current issues and best practices.

Innovation

You're in Good Company

Because you're surrounded by other emerging business leaders from different industries, you'll gain a wide perspective on the world of business. The breadth of experiences provided by your classmates helps enhance your learning experience.

Impact

Return on Investment

As a busy working professional, you need a focused program that maximizes your time. The program's unique schedule and concentrated curriculum helps you earn a prestigious Iowa MBA degree in 21 months.

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An International Reputation

International Reputation

Tippie consistently ranks as one of the top MBA programs in the United States.

The Impact Zone

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The Tippie Executive MBA Program

The University of Iowa Tippie MBA program offers an accelerated executive MBA degree in as little as 21 months for experienced business leaders. Executives will learn from world-class faculty about topical issues and content for success in today's business environment.

This full-service program caters to needs of business leaders so they can focus on their families, professional commitments, and course work. Iowa's MBA staff will take care of student's course registration, books, travel, parking, food, lodging, and entertainment.

The program offers an exciting international seminar that includes a week of study in China during the student's final semester and highly qualified and engaging classmates who share valuable insights and knowledge to enhance the overall learning experience.

Iowa now offers three programs: EMBA in Cedar Rapids (January 2012); Dual Engineering/EMBA (with Iowa State) in Cedar Rapids (January 2012), and EMBA in Iowa City (August 2012). To request more information, call 877-428-0638 or send an e-mail to tippiemba@uiowa.edu.

EMBA News & Events

Tippie College of Business Announces New Dean

Dr. Sarah Gardial, vice provost of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will become the next dean of the Henry B. Tippie College of Business. Dr. Gardial joined the marketing faculty of the University of Tennessee's College of Business Administration in 1986 and later served as associate dean for academic programs and assistant dean for the full-time MBA program. Her academic research area is customer value and satisfaction. She has been the university's vice provost for faculty affairs since 2008, where she oversees faculty recruitment, training, and the implementation of the university's strategic plan. The appointment is subject to approval by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa. And with the approval, we will begin to welcome her to campus as she begins her transition to the University and Iowa City Communities.

Calendar of Events

  • August 13: Kick-off residency week for the Iowa City EMBA Class of 2014
  • September 29: University of Iowa Homecoming - Iowa vs. Minnesota Football Game
  • October 20: EMBA Tailgate Party (tentative) - Iowa vs. Penn State

Want to learn more about the Executive MBA Program?

Interested organizational leaders and experienced business professionals are encouraged to attend and information session. Learn about the Executive MBA Program details, timing, international seminar (trip), admission requirements, and the application prossess. Visit class, join the students (as our guest) for lunch, and get all of your questions answered. Sign up for available dates and locations (Des Moines, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City).

APPLY NOW to Begin in the Next EMBA Cohort - August in Iowa City

We are now accepting applications for the next Executive MBA cohort class which will be held on campus in Iowa City. The program kicks off with a Residency week (August 13 - 17) then meets only once a week, alternating Fridays and Saturdays*. The program will run through the spring of 2014 with summers off. This program will also include a 10-day International trip in the spring of 2013. For more information, call the Executive MBA offices at 1-877-428-0638.