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BBA in Economics Through Des Moines Area Community College

The BBA in economics is one of six undergraduate majors in the Tippie College of Business (the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers a BA in Economics). The BBA in economics serves as a foundation for other business areas such as accounting, finance, marketing, business law, and management. In comparison, the BA balances economic theory, mathematical tools, and field applications, and graduates pursue advanced degrees or employment in government and industry.

Business Majors at Iowa

Student responsibilities

Review the responsibilities required to become and remain eligible for the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.

Student Responsibilities

Des Moines Area Community College checkpoints

  • Complete the second level of a single foreign language as needed for Iowa's General Education Program. Waived for students with an approved AA degree.
    • Beginning with students enrolling for summer 2011 and beyond, the graduation requirements for all UI business students will include four semesters of the same foreign language (fourth-level proficiency) or two semesters of two different foreign languages (second-level proficiency). The requirement may be fulfilled by the appropriate high school work.
  • Complete the following courses:
    • MAT 166 Calculus for Business and Social Sciences (may require a prerequisite course as suggested by math placement)
    • MAT 157 Statistics
    • ECN 130 Principles of Microeconomics
    • ECN 120 Principles of Macroeconomics
    • ACC 131 Principles of Accounting I
    • ACC 132 Principles of Accounting II
  • Complete all requirements for the AA degree.
  • Apply to The University of Iowa indicating business as the major by the appropriate deadline.
  • Present a minimum 2.75 cumulative grade-point average (GPA) in the six prerequisite business courses listed above, with no grade lower than a C. Also present at least a 2.75 cumulative transfer GPA in all college courses taken.

The following required courses can be taken at Des Moines Area Community College OR The University of Iowa:

  • CSC 110 Introduction to Computers; 6K:070 Computer Analysis at Iowa
  • BUS 185 Business Law I; 6J:047 Introduction to Law at Iowa
  • MGT 101 Principles of Management; 6J:048 Introduction to Management at Iowa
  • One course (minimum 3 semester hours) to fulfill the Tippie College of Business Global and Cultural Studies requirement (see an advisor for help selecting this course)

University of Iowa checkpoints

  • Complete the UI courses required for this major, as specified in the College of Business Web Site.
  • Complete at least half of the remaining semester hours needed for your major and degree during each of your two years at Iowa. Students must earn a minimum of 120 semester hours, with the following requirements:
    • At least 48 semester hours must be taken in business courses and at least 60 semester hours in non-business courses.
    • At least 30 semester hours must be taken at Iowa following admission to the Tippie College of Business.
    • A GPA of at least 2.00 must be earned on all college course work, all course work attempted at The University of Iowa, all business course work attempted, all business course work at The University of Iowa, all course work attempted in the major, and all course work attempted in the major at The University of Iowa.

A current schedule of UI courses is available online via Iowa Student Information Services (ISIS).

Office of Admissions Academic Advising Center Copyright The University of Iowa 2006.