100% online with in-person options

Your career is in a solid place. But hitting the next benchmark in your five-year plan will require more know-how than you can get on the job. That's where the Iowa MBA comes in.

Keep your career on the fast track while you earn an MBA in our top-ranked part-time program. You can choose to study fully online, or add some in-person courses to the mix. Our flexible program gives you skills that will bring your goals within reach, now and for years to come. 

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Acceleration, not interruption

Think earning your MBA means leaving your job? Think again. Iowa's top-ranked part-time MBA program makes it easy to balance work, family, and class. You won’t have to put your life on hold to get skills you can use today, and a career boost that pays off in the future.

35 %

AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

Based on a survey of 2023 graduates

Customize your experience

Whether you choose to learn in person in one of our Des Moines classrooms, opt for a fully online MBA experience, or even join a global course, you can make your MBA experience your own. Customize your degree even further with an Iowa MBA Certificate that adds focus to your field of study. Finish in just two years or take longer if you need it—the pace is up to you.

# 8

Best Online MBA Program

Fortune, 2024

# 13

Best MBA in General Management

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

# 20

Best MBA in Business Analytics

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

Big Ten MBA, small price tag

In a world where MBA programs range from $7,000 to upwards of $100k, no other program offers the credibility, small class sizes, and flexibility at our price point—$33,750. The Tippie College of Business is AACSB accredited, and your degree is backed by our rankings and reputation.

# 1

Best Part-time MBA in Iowa

U.S. News & World Report, 2024

$ 117,761

Average starting salary

Among 2022-2023 grads

Here for Veterans

As a military member or veteran, you’ve built a foundation of resilience, gained invaluable skills and experiences, and faced and overcome unique challenges. Now it’s time to explore a new arena: the world of business. Add an Iowa MBA to your record of accomplishments and prepare for a fulfilling civilian career.

We’re proud to offer exclusive benefits to help you get started.

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See what you’ll learn

Take a look at the Iowa MBA curriculum and start mapping your journey.

All about the details?

Download the Iowa MBA Decision Guide for the nuts and bolts of how the program works—from class schedules to financing to admissions and more.