Earn your MBA in two years

We’ve packaged 15 courses in various business disciplines to well-round your experience. Take two courses at a time to finish in two years or one course at a time to finish in three years. And when your investment in your MBA needs to change from one semester to the next, we're here to help. You'll work with your advisor to arrange a plan of study that works for you, regardless of what life, family, or work throws your way. 

Best of all, there are no prerequisites to work through prior to enrollment. Take MBA-level classes right away and start applying what you learn from day one.

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Sample plans

The 16-week semester is split into two 8-week sessions. The majority of courses follow an 8-week format, with some 11-week Business Analytics elective courses offered. Other options include condensed winter courses or Global Learning Opportunity courses.

The plans below represent one of many ways to earn the Iowa MBA in either two or three years but you set the pace. The program is flexible and you can take up to 10 years to complete the degree. Plan to collaborate with your academic advisor to craft a plan of study that works for you.

Sample two-year plan of study *

Year 1

Fall Session 1

  • Management in Organizations
  • Elective

Fall Session 2

  • Data and Decisions

Spring Session 1

  • Corporate Financial Reporting
  • Elective

Spring Session 2

  • Marketing Management

Summer

  • Managerial Economics
  • Elective

 

Year 2

Fall Session 1

  • Operations and Supply Chain
  • Foundations in Strategy

Fall Session 2

  • Managerial Finance

Spring Session 1

  • Capstone: Business Integration,  Strategic Business Growth or Strategy in Action
Spring Session 2
  • Elective
  • Elective

Summer

  • Elective

 

*If looking to maximize hybrid options at the downtown Des Moines location, work with your academic advisor to create a customized plan of study. 

Sample three-year plan of study*

Year 1

Fall Session 1

  • Management in Organizations

Fall Session 2

  • Corporate Financial Reporting

Spring Session 1

  • Data and Decisions

Spring Session 2

  • Elective

Summer

  • Elective

 

Year 2

Fall Session 1

  • Marketing Management

Fall Session 2

  • Elective

Spring Session 1

  • Managerial Finance

Spring Session 2

  • Elective

Summer

  • Managerial Economics

 

Year 3

Fall Session 1

  • Operations and Supply Chain

Fall Session 2

  • Foundations in Strategy

Spring Session 1

  • Capstone: Business Integration,  Strategic Business Growth or Strategy in Action

Spring Session 2

  • Elective

Summer

  • Elective

 

*If looking to maximize hybrid options at the downtown Des Moines location, work with your academic advisor to create a customized plan of study. 

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We have three start times a year: fall, spring, and summer. Once you’re admitted to the program, your academic advisor will be there to guide you every step of the way.

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