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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.

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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, 2025

# 21

Best public business school

U.S. News & World Report, 2026

# 11

Best Public Online MBA

#14 Best Overall
U.S. News & World Report, 2026

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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.

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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.

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News

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The Tippie of Tomorrow

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Introducing the newly reimagined business campus at the University of Iowa.
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Looking for your first job? Be flexible, gain momentum

Monday, May 11, 2026
What kind of job market will 2026 graduates face after they turn their tassels? The director of undergraduate career services at the Tippie College of Business says it’s complicated, competitive, and changing faster than many realize.
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Trade with China quietly shook U.S. community banks

Friday, May 8, 2026
A new study from a Tippie College of Business researcher finds the financial services sector has been hit hard in regions that have struggled since China joined the WTO, especially small community banks that rely on local businesses and borrowers.
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Professor Rong Su receives prestigious honor for academic accomplishments

Monday, April 27, 2026
Rong Su, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship and Mahoney Fellow, has been elected a Fellow of the Association for Psychological Science, one of the highest professional distinctions in psychological science.
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Too soon?

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
A new study from researchers at the Tippie College of Business finds that when a package that’s ordered online is delivered earlier than the promised delivery date, the purchaser is apt to give it fewer stars when they leave an online review.
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Study finds crypto traders lack financial savvy

Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Millions of Americans trade cryptocurrency, but a new study from the Tippie College of Business finds many may not be very savvy when it comes to finance, acting more like meme stock traders and failing to report gains on their taxes.
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How HR can help public companies succeed long after the IPO

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
A new study from a University of Iowa researcher provides management lessons that can help newly public businesses survive long-term. For starters, have an HR exec.
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Tippie instructor receives national recognition for class initiative developed with Stanley Museum of Art

Monday, April 13, 2026
The initiative partners with the Stanley's ArtInfuse Teaching Program to help students use art to better understand economics.
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Tippie’s Iowa MBA ranked among the best by US News

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
US News and World Report has ranked the Tippie College of Business’ part-time Iowa MBA among the best in the country in its annual Best Graduate Schools higher education rankings.
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Worst to first: Iowa students win international competition

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
A team of business and engineering students recently took first place in an international case competition in Montreal, Canada.
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Events

Out to Lunch in Des Moines

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 11:00am to 1:30pm
Pappajohn Education Center

Des Moines Tippie alumni and friends—join us downtown for lunch!

Wednesday, June 10
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
12th Street (Grand to Locust)
Des Moines, IA

The Tippie College of Business is proud to serve as a location sponsor for the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Out to Lunch series. This free, public event offers a fun and welcoming opportunity for downtown employees, residents, and visitors to gather, connect, and enjoy a lively outdoor atmosphere.

We warmly invite Tippie alumni and all University...

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NSF I-Corps Workshop

Monday, July 6, 2026 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Virtual
The NSF I-Corps program at the University of Iowa, led by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC), helps researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups explore the commercial potential of their work and make a real impact in the world.
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AI Services Challenge

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 (all day)
UI Bioventures Center
AI Services Challenge
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