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.
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.
30 %
AVERAGE SALARY INCREASE WITHIN 4 MONTHS OF GRADUATION
Based on a survey of 2024 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 Concentration 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
# 19
Best Online MBA in General Management
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
# 15
Best Online MBA in Business Analytics
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
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
$ 118,569
Average starting salary
Among 2023-2024 grads
3X ROI
Compared to other top-ranked b-schools.
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
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.
# 17
Best Online MBA Programs for Veterans
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Leading the way in global business education
Gain a deeper understanding of international business and culture in Pieve del Grappa, Italy over a semester or summer term. Grow personally and professionally through CIMBA's unique leadership development program.
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.