Find your fit in the Iowa MBA
We offer two programs in the U.S. and two abroad. Our two international programs are detailed at the bottom of the page.
Professional MBA |
Executive MBA |
| 36 months (on average) | 21 months |
| Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Quad Cities | Iowa City, Des Moines |
| $29,925—15 courses at $1,995 per course | $62,000—includes books, meals, parking, international seminar |
| Average age: 31 | Average age: 39 (ranges 28-62) |
| Average work experience: 7 years | Average work experience: 14 years |
| Testing: GMAT or GRE required for full admission, or you may be able to waive the exam. PreMBA option allows up to 5 courses before being fully admitted | Testing: GMAT/GRE not typically required |
| Financial awards: Many employers offer full or partial tuition reimbursement; other options include federal loans (FAFSA) for fully admitted students or private loans | Financial awards: Many employers offer full or partial tuition reimbursement; other options include federal (FAFSA) or private loans |
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International MBA programs
Hong Kong MBA |
CIMBA Italy MBA |
| Time to complete: less than 2 years | Time to complete: 11 months full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Cost: HK$258,000—all-inclusive; covers tuition, books, and materials | Cost: $25,775 full-time, €12,000 part-time |
| Where/when: Hong Kong, Saturday/Sunday classes | Where/when: Paderno del Grappa, Italy, with final four-week class in Iowa City. Full-time courses on weekdays and weekends, part-time weekends only |
| Average age: 35 | Average age: 30 full-time, 34 part-time |
| Average work experience: 11 years | Average work experience: 5 years full-time, 9 years part-time |
| Testing: GMAT not required of most applicants | Testing: GMAT or GRE required |
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Financial awards: Available through SFAA |
Financial awards: Merit- and need-based scholarships available for strong candidates in both programs |