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At the Tippie College of Business, we prepare the curious, the bold, the innovative, and the visionary to thrive in an evolving world.
Our top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs provide a foundation in business fundamentals and focused expertise. Combine that with our reputation for research acumen, impressive career outcomes, and inclusive learning environment and you’ll see that Tippie truly is hard to beat for a transformative business education.
# 1
Best Business School in Iowa
U.S. News & World Report, 2023-2024
# 8
Best Online MBA Program
Fortune, 2024
96 %
of business grads get hired within 6 months
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
We’re consistently ranked as one of the best accounting programs in the country by the Public Accounting Report. Choose from two tracks, Corporate Accounting or CPA, to set yourself up for a rewarding, reliable career.
Business Analytics & Information Systems
Our award-winning analytics department gives undergraduates the tools to use data to drive smart business decisions—an invaluable asset in an economy that increasingly revolves around data.
Economics
The economics major develops critical thinkers who will lead the global economy into the future. Choose from three tracks and graduate with a BA/BS through the College of Liberal Arts & Science (CLAS) or a BBA through Tippie.
Finance
The largest major in the UI’s graduating class, Tippie’s highly respected finance program develops finance fundamentals and offers hands-on experience managing a real-world stock portfolio.
Management
In the management major, three tracks build expertise in entrepreneurship, human resources, and management along with a solid foundation in the core business disciplines of accounting, economics, finance, and marketing.
Marketing
From creative ideation to strategic analysis, our marketing major provides the skills to understand customer behavior and make products and brands successful.
Risk Management & Insurance
Risk management & insurance professionals help companies and individuals identify risk exposures, determine how (and how much) it could impact them, and put processes and protections in place— like insurance contracts. Your experience here will be grounded in the real world, with real projects that help real clients.
Graduate Programs
Iowa MBA
Our part-time Iowa MBA program for working professionals was designed for maximum flexibility and convenience. Choose to learn 100% online or a mix of online and in-person in Des Moines. The program can be completed in just two years, but most students adjust this timeline to fit their own schedules.
Full-time Master's in Business Analytics
As businesses continue to see a need for professionals who can translate data into business insights, we’re providing the know-how to fill this skill gap. This three-semester on-campus program in Iowa City puts students at the forefront of a burgeoning industry clamoring for top-notch talent.
Part-time Master's in Business Analytics
Become a master of analytics in this part-time, 100% online program. Here, you'll enjoy the flexibility of a fully online program that works around your schedule while adding a skillset that will put you on the path to promotion.
Master's in Finance
Our full-time, on-campus Master's in Finance program delivers focused financial expertise in just three semesters. Students have access to unique experiential learning opportunities, such as managing the $20M+ Henry Fund, working on Tippie’s fixed-income fund, or consulting for a Fortune 100 financial services firm.
Master's in Accountancy
Earn the hours you need to take the CPA exam while developing deep accounting expertise. Our Master's in Accountancy program stands apart by offering generous scholarships, a record of 100% post-graduation employment, and tracks in financial accounting/auditing, business analytics, managerial accounting, and tax.