Find your fit in the Iowa MBA
We offer three programs in the U.S. and two abroad. Our two international programs are detailed at the bottom of the page.
Full-time MBA |
Professional MBA |
Executive MBA |
| 21 months | 36 months (on average) | 21 months |
| Iowa City | Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Quad Cities | Iowa City, Des Moines |
| $19,936 annual tuition for Iowa residents | $29,925—15 courses at $1,995 per course | $62,000—includes books, meals, parking, international seminar |
| Average age: 27 | Average age: 31 | Average age: 39 (ranges 28-62) |
| Average work experience: 4 years | Average work experience: 7 years | Average work experience: 14 years |
| Testing: GMAT or GRE required | Testing: GMAT or GRE required for full admission; PreMBA option allows up to 5 courses before being fully admitted | Testing: GMAT/GRE not typically required |
| Financial awards: Merit-based scholarships for strong applicants; more than 75% receive awards | 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$273,000—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 |