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You can study business at any number of universities. Here's what makes Tippie different: a collaborative, not cutthroat, environment. Loads of hands on learning opportunities. An inclusive culture that values diverse points of view. An emphasis on communication you won't find anywhere else. And that’s just for starters.

If you've got big dreams (and the drive to reach them), then Tippie is the place for you. 

You'll love it here

The business school is a close-knit community inside a Big Ten university. You'll see familiar faces in every class. Bonus: You get to spend your time in a great college town, ranked #1 in America by Reviews.org.

# 24

Best public business school

U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024

We're saving you a seat

Whether you've already established your 4-year plan, or are still exploring your options, there’s a spot for you at Tippie. We offer opportunities to shine through innovative coursework, life-changing internships, and student orgs to further grow your network. Whatever brings you here, we'll support you through your unique journey.

# 1

Best business school in Iowa

U.S. News & World Report, 2022

The resume on top of the stack: yours

Get ready for a great career with a business degree that combines business fundamentals, hands-on experiences, and internships that get you noticed by employers. Our unique emphasis on communication means that even business majors benefit from studying at the nation’s best writing university.

97.3 %

Students employed or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation

Class of 2022–2023

Innovators welcome

We look ahead to the future of business, teaching skills employers want today and the ones they'll demand years from now. The next generation of trailblazers will be right at home in academic areas like entrepreneurship and business analytics.

# 28

Best Entrepreneurship Program

Princeton Review (2022)

Make this experience your own

We give you possibilities—so you can build the future you want.

Tippie is where you can find your calling. While we offer seven majors that run the gamut of business, you don’t have to declare a major right away. Here, you can build your experience as you go. You can double major, join a student organization, get involved with cultural centers, study abroad, explore your interests, and find out what truly inspires you.

“At Tippie they encouraged me to go out of my comfort zone and pursue a dual degree when no other school did.”
Smriti Barla
Smriti Barla, BBA Business Analytics & Information Systems, BA Computer Science Read Smriti's story

Communication is in our DNA

As the #1 writing school in the nation, the University of Iowa prioritizes communication in all of our curriculum across our colleges. At Tippie, we consistently hear that it’s among the top ten skills employers are look for in new hires. The Frank Business Communication Center is your resource for improving your writing, presentation, and visualization.

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Browse our viewbook to see how others have found their place here at Tippie.