We're hard to beat for business

At the Tippie College of Business, we’re educating the next generation of creative problem solvers, fearless leaders, entrepreneurs, disruptors, and innovators. In a word—you.

We encourage you to explore our world of opportunities—from eight undergraduate majors, graduate programs, PhD programs, executive education, and faculty research—and get a feel for all we can offer.

We’re excited to welcome you to your bright future in business.

See how we stack up

When you attend a university that’s consistently ranked among the best, its credibility and prestige follows you no matter where you go.

# 1

Best business school in Iowa

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

# 17

Best public business school

U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025

# 8

Best Online MBA Program

Fortune, 2024

There's so much waiting for you to explore

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As a Tier 1 research institution, our faculty is publishing relevant, accessible, actionable research on some of today’s most salient issues.

There’s a place for you here

The Tippie College of Business is committed to being a place where members of our community feel valued in a learning environment that is welcoming to all.

4,085 undergraduates. 1,880 grad students. Countless opportunities to shine.

News

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What's your leadership style?

Friday, December 20, 2024
You’ve probably heard of “autocratic,” “servant,” and “transformational” style leaders, but the 30,000-foot view is to think of leadership styles as a dichotomy of control.
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Recreational investments

Monday, April 14, 2025
A Tippie College of Business researcher says public agencies can get people more invested in parks and recreation areas by encouraging them to give nicknames to a lake or tracing the route they’re planning on the trails.
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U.S. News & World Report moves Iowa MBA up two spots in rankings

Monday, April 7, 2025
The Tippie College of Business’ Iowa MBA program is ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of graduate school programs for 2025.

Events

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Innovation Challenge Spring 2025

Monday, April 28 8:00am to Tuesday, April 29, 2025 3:30pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.

Tow Lecture in Economics: Yichen Su

Monday, April 28, 2025 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Yichen Su is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Southern Methodist University.

Tackle Final Exams Like A Pro

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Learn how to apply metacognition to help them prepare for final exams, apply effective time management practices for the end of the semester, develop a study schedule, and start mental preparation for before, during, and after final exams. Presented by Academic Support & Retention.
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