• Undergraduate students pursuing a degree from The University of Iowa are eligible for the certificate.
  • Students who already have earned a baccalaureate degree from The University of Iowa may return to complete or earn the certificate if they are not enrolled in a graduate or professional program.
  • Holders of baccalaureate degrees from other institutions who are not enrolled in a graduate or professional program may enroll at The University of Iowa to complete the certificate.
  • Students must declare their intention to pursue the certificate with an advisor and submit a plan of study.
  • A minimum grade-point average of 2.00 must be maintained on all IBC course work.
  • Certificate courses may not be taken pass/nonpass.
  • A minimum of 20 semester hours of certificate course work (other than language courses) must be completed at The University of Iowa or in approved study abroad programs.
  • A course may not be used to satisfy more than one certificate requirement.
  • IBC courses may also satisfy major or minor requirements.
  • University of Iowa Guided Independent Study is accepted toward the certificate.
  • Students who want to use credit earned while studying abroad should consult an IBC advisor before leaving campus.
  • When students complete the certificate requirements and graduate, the Certificate in International Business is noted on their transcript.