Developing better leaders—one student at a time
How is leadership developed? Are leaders born or can they be taught? These are the types of issues that the faculty of the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship study. They dive into the complex issues of management—from the traits of successful leaders and organizations to how personality plays into a work team. They bring this expertise into the classroom and our students benefit from their research and knowledge.
Academic programs
Entrepreneurship Major
Learn the basics of starting your own venture, advocating for new initiatives, and leading change. Choose from four tracks to tailor your degree to your interests.
Management Major
Leadership Certificate
A five-course graduate certificate that delves into the qualities of a great leader, and helps you put them into practice in the workplace.
PhD in Management
Students have the opportunity to collaborate with the highly respected faculty from this department and enjoy strong placements in academia.
# 20
BEST PUBLIC UNDERGRADUATE MANAGEMENT MAJOR
U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025
95 %
Management alums employed or in grad school
within 6 months of graduation, 2020
# 15
BEST ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM
Princeton Review, 2025
$ 55,000
Average starting salary for management grads
Class of 2022
Faculty
The faculty within the department includes a roster of tenure-track faculty, experienced lecturers, and adjunct faculty from the corporate sector.
Faculty research
Management and Entrepreneurship faculty publish highly cited research in the areas of organizational behavior, teams and leadership, strategic management, and organizational theory—among others.
Tippie Leadership Collaborative
The University of Iowa’s resource hub for companies and non-profits seeking executive education, expert speakers, and research partnerships.
Department highlights
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
Learn to think like an entrepreneur—to climb the corporate ladder or turn your big idea into a new company, with free consulting help and seed money for your startup.
Entrepreneurial Management Certificate
Amplify what you can do with your existing major with entrepreneurship fundamentals. This undergraduate certificate is a resume-booster open to all undergraduate students at the University of Iowa, including business majors at Tippie.
Management and Entrepreneurship Advisory Council
A group of professionals who help keep our programming up-to-date and relevant to the real world.
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Contact us
Management and Entrepreneurship Department
W252 Pappajohn Business Building
tippie-west-asst@uiowa.edu
319-335-0927
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