Important information for 2021 enrollmentIn consideration of the health and welfare of our students, faculty, and staff, we have made the decision to hold all Winter 2020 and Spring 2021 Professional MBA courses fully online. Further, we've made the following changes to our enrollment policies.
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Three quick steps to get started
Decide when you want to start classes. Choose one of two paths to admission. Apply by the deadline. That’s it.
With three start times a year, the Professional MBA Program offers virtually year-round admission. Decisions are made based on your work experience, academic performance, and depending on which method you choose below, your test scores, and essay.
Full admission
If an MBA from the University of Iowa is your goal, and you have time to take the GMAT/GRE* prior to the application deadline, apply for full admission to secure the benefits enjoyed by admitted students:
- Priority registration
- 100% flexibility in choosing courses
- Full focus on your MBA studies, without interruption for test prep
PreMBA status
This is a simple way to "try out" the Professional MBA Program or to get a quick start if you haven't yet taken an MBA entrance exam. It allows you to:
- Take up to 5 courses before applying for full admission
- Enroll in the same courses as admitted students
- Earn MBA credits that count toward your degree
- Benefit from the same faculty, staff, and level of support as full admission students
*The GMAT/GRE requirement is waived for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 applicants.
Minimum admission requirements
There are two requirements to meet before we can consider you for full admission or PreMBA status:
- A bachelor's degree or higher with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 (a lower GPA may be considered based on a combination of GPA, GMAT/GRE score, and work experience).
- Fully employed* with at least 18 months of post-undergrad professional, full-time work experience (exceptions may be made if you're transitioning jobs).
*You do not need to be fully employed at the time you apply if you're applying for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021.
The GMAT/GRE and test waivers
This requirement is temporarily suspended. A score is not required to apply, and it is not needed in order to graduate. This applies for students entering in the Spring, Summer, and Fall 2021 semesters.
If you're applying for Spring 2022 and beyond, in general, if you don't meet the criteria for a waiver, you'll need to take an entrance exam, either the GMAT or GRE. When you've been out of the academic world for a while, a standardized test can be a little intimidating. We provide a long list of GMAT/GRE prep resources to get you started.
Not sure if you meet the waiver criteria? We'll evaluate your profile and let you know if you qualify for a waiver before you apply.
Video: Meet Iowa's #1-ranked MBA
Check out this video of a recent webinar, where we covered must-know program info about the state's top-ranked part-time MBA. Learn how to customize the MBA for your life and how to skip the standardized test and start right away.
Application dates and deadlines
Spring 2021
Classes start: Late January
Priority deadline: October 15, 2020
Final deadline: January 1, 2021
Summer 2021
Classes start: Mid-May
Priority deadline: February 15, 2021
Final deadline: May 1, 2021
Fall 2021
Classes start: Late August
Priority deadline: March 15, 2021
Final deadline: August 1, 2021
Notification of admission decisions will begin on August 1 for spring term, January 1 for summer term, and February 1 for fall term.
Video: Application tips
Planning to apply? Watch this first—a quick, 10-minute video that covers everything you need to know to apply.
We'll cover:
- What the admission committee is looking for in each element of your application
- Frequently asked questions about applying
- Common pitfalls (and how to avoid them)
Tuition and financial aid
Your MBA is an investment in you—your skills, your career, and your future. There are a multitude of options for financing your degree, from employer reimbursement and federal loans to private bank loans and VA benefits.
Find out more at a virtual event
There are several ways you can get more information. Flip through our viewbook (brochure), or meet with us one-on-one in a virtual Zoom meeting to get your questions answered.