Tippie College of Business

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, 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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There's so much waiting for you to explore

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“What really drove me to Tippie was the research environment. I value the freedom to conduct the type of research that I’m fascinated about. Tippie provides exactly the kind of thriving environment for this.”

Alice Wang, Professor & Henry B. Tippie Research Fellow in Marketing
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Thought leadership in action

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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“I think it’s important that all students, and their families, know they belong at Iowa. That’s what I focused on during my years here. And I feel really lucky that Tippie was so supportive of that.”

Alejandro Murguia-Ortiz, BBA Business Analytics and Management
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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.

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4,552 undergraduates. 1,818 grad students. Countless opportunities to shine.

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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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When it comes to the digital world, a lot of older Americans take a pass, content to have little connection, if any at all. But Tippie College of Business researcher Yiduo Shao said technology is taking over the economy at such a rapid pace that soon, they won’t be able to opt out.

Tippie alum Jerre Stead headlines Iowa JPEC’s 30th anniversary celebration

Friday, September 4, 2026

The University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) will celebrate 30 years of inspiring the next generation of business builders with an honors and awards ceremony on Friday, Sept. 11.

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Are Remote Workers More—or Less—Productive?

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Employees want to work from home. Employers want them in the office. A new Tippie College of Business study found employees were more productive working from home than in the office.

Build that data center or not?

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Tippie College of Business and the College of Law developed a new tool that will help local leaders decide if data centers are right for their community.

Iowa MBA ranked among top 5 of online MBA programs

Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Princeton Review has ranked the Tippie College of Business’ Iowa MBA among the nation’s best online programs, placing it 5th overall and 4th among public universities.

Don't expect that boycott to work

Monday, July 27, 2026

Consumers like to think they can influence companies to become more socially conscious through boycotts or attention-grabbing protests. But a new study from the Tippie College of Business finds these consumer-initiated efforts are rarely successful,

Wilde to lead Tippie’s undergraduate business program

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Accounting Professor Jaron Wilde will oversee the operations that support undergraduate admissions, academic advising, financial aid, core curriculum management, and student success.

Tippie College of Business taps The AI Lab founder Ryan Kurt to advance AI-enabled education

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Ryan Kurt will work with faculty to integrate AI tools and topics across the college’s curriculum, contribute to the design of new AI-focused courses and programs, and lead workshops on AI-enabled teaching.

Tippie researcher named to prestigious Amazon Scholar program

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Emily Campion, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, has been selected to join Amazon’s prestigious scholarly research program designed to tackle some of the world’s toughest high-impact tech challenges faced by businesses.

Events

Clarence Tow Lecture Series in Economics: Theo Durandard

Monday, September 14, 2026 10:45am to 12:00pm

Pappajohn Business Building

Theo Durandard is an Assistant Professor in Economics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Study Abroad Fair

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 11:00am to 3:00pm

Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)

Ready to take your UI education beyond Iowa City?

The University of Iowa Study Abroad Fair takes place Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (CDT) in the Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) International Ballroom.

Whether you're just curious or already planning, this is your opportunity to discover what studying abroad can look like for you.

At the fair, you'll discover:

Short-term, semester-long, and faculty-led programs in over 40 countries

Internship and research opportunities that count toward...

American Marketing Association General Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Schaeffer Hall

Interested in marketing? Join AMA for our first general meeting.

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