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

# 8

Best Online MBA Program

Fortune, 2024

There's so much waiting for you to explore

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.

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.

4,456 undergraduates. 1,818 grad students. Countless opportunities to shine.

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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Princeton Review ranks Tippie's online Iowa MBA among top 10 nationally

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Princeton Review has ranked the Tippie College of Business’ Iowa MBA among the top online programs in the country for 2025, placing it 6th among all programs and 4th among public universities. Those positions are up from the most recent ranking in 2023, when the Iowa MBA ranked 16th overall and 9th among public universities.
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Tippie risk management and insurance program now country’s third largest

Thursday, December 4, 2025
The Risk Management and Insurance major at the Tippie College of Business is now the third largest in the country, according to a survey from Business Insurance magazine for 2025.

Events

Tippie Lunch & Learn Webinar | Tax Trends & Strategies for 2026: What Businesses Need to Know promotional image

Tippie Lunch & Learn Webinar | Tax Trends & Strategies for 2026: What Businesses Need to Know

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual

From sweeping legislative changes to crypto enforcement and global tax complexity, the world of taxation is evolving fast. As the year comes to a close, understanding how these shifts impact business decisions is more critical than ever.

In this insightful session, Tippie tax professors Jaron Wilde and Ryan Wilson break down what’s on the horizon — including key provisions of the Big Beautiful Bill (OB3), how the IRS is approaching digital assets like crypto, and what global trends mean for...

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Celebrating Graduates: Pictures on the Pentacrest

Saturday, December 20, 2025 10:30am to 12:30pm
University of Iowa Pentacrest

Graduates and their families are invited to stop by the UI Center for Advancement tent for free professional photos, giveaways, and hot cocoa.

This event is weather permitting.

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Tippie College of Business Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:00pm
Hancher Auditorium

Doors open one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

Dean Amy Kristof-Brown will share messages with graduates, and UI President Barbara Wilson will confer degrees.

The commencement address will be delivered by Maria Turner, managing director at AArete LLC, member of the Tippie Advisory Board, and former chair of the Tippie Professional Accounting Council.

Jordyn Johnson, from Davenport, Iowa, will be the student speaker. Johnson is graduating with a BBA in Entrepreneurial Management.

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