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For information about the Online BBA program, visit the Continuing Education web site. The Bachelor of Business Administration program in the Henry B. Tippie College of Business prepares students for a career and a full life during their first job and beyond. Graduates have opportunities for careers worldwide and for graduate study in many fields. The BBA takes full advantage of the University’s liberal arts and sciences tradition. Students acquire the verbal and quantitative reasoning skills they'll need for today’s business careers along with basic and specialized knowledge of business.
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Study Business at Iowa? Students focus on a core academic discipline but are able to supplement their degree with interdisciplinary certificates, minors, or a second major in another college. Academic pursuits are complemented by an array of leadership opportunities, internships, and study abroad programs. Students and Faculty Tippie College of Business students are taught by the college's more than 150 faculty members, who offer excellent classroom instruction and place an emphasis on experiential learning and technological expertise. Most Iowa business students use UI academic resources such as the University of Iowa Honors Program, internships and career preparation offered by the Pomerantz Career Center, and study abroad. They also participate in student organizations that provide leadership opportunities. Facilities Other facilities associated with the business college include the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, the Small Business Development Center, Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory, and the Frank Business Communications Center. In addition, several institutes provide a wealth of training, education, and research support for the college. They include the Emmett J. Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance, the Entrepreneurial Management Institute, the Hawkinson Institute of Business Finance, the Institute for Economic Research, the Institute for International Business, the Marketing Institute, and the RSM McGladrey Institute of Accounting Education and Research. Admission See Bachelor of Business Administration in the UI General Catalog for detailed admission requirements. Highly qualified entering first-year students may be admitted to the college through the Direct Admission Program. The program provides a variety of activities, both in and outside of the classroom, that enhance student development, such as a seminar for first-year business students and housing in the BizHawks Living-Learning Community, which is located in the residence halls. Direct admission students also may apply for a Tippie Scholars Scholarship, which provides $1,500. The Direct Admission Program requires an ACT composite score of at least 27 and a high school grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.70. If you meet one of these two requirements but not both, you may request to be considered by contacting the Undergraduate Program Office. Course Work No matter which major you choose, you'll complete the common BBA requirements, which include General Education Program courses such as rhetoric, literature, world languages, and science. You'll also take introductory accounting and economics, calculus and algebra, and statistics before you begin the business core, which includes these courses:
You'll also complete a set of courses for your major. See Bachelor of Business Administration in the UI General Catalog to learn more about studying business at Iowa, including requirements, graduation with honors, and the Tippie College of Business Honor Code. Accounting The accounting major is designed to give you a strong base of accounting courses but also knowledge of information systems, written and oral communication skills, leadership ability, and teamwork skills. To major in accounting, you must qualify for admission to the Professional Program in Accounting. You'll need to meet certain GPA requirements and pass the Department of Accounting writing assessment. The major in accounting requires 25 s.h. (included in the minimum of 120 s.h. you'll earn for the BBA). You'll take these courses for the major:
Completion of the Professional Program in Accounting qualifies you to take the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exams. See Accounting in the UI General Catalog to learn more about the major, including admission to the Professional Program in Accounting, and for information about the Master of Accountancy degree. Economics Economics majors frequently go on to graduate study in economics, law, or other fields. The major in economics requires 18 s.h. (included in the minimum of 120 s.h. you'll earn for the BBA). You'll acquire a foundation in economics plus a specialized focus in one of three tracks:
You'll take these courses for the major:
See Economics in the UI General Catalog to learn more about the major, including graduating with honors. Finance Finance professionals interpret the flood of information and implement trading and financial strategies. To prepare for work in this field, you must acquire a grounding in theory balanced with experience in hands-on market trading. The Department of Finance has a philosophy of learning by doing, which it supports through strategic partnerships with industry, financial information technology, and access to real-time financial data, software, and real-world projects and cases. The major in finance requires 20 s.h. (included in the minimum of 120 s.h. you'll earn for the BBA). The major will prepare you for careers in areas such as corporate treasury operations, mergers and acquisitions, investment banking, sales and security trading, commercial banking and financial services, credit analysis, mortgage lending, financial planning, public administration, and venture capital. You'll take these courses for the major:
See Finance in the UI General Catalog to learn more about the major. Management The major in management requires 21 s.h. (included in the minimum of 120 s.h. you'll earn for the BBA). You'll acquire a solid background in management principles plus a specialized focus in one of three tracks:
You'll take these courses for the major:
See Management and Organizations in the UI General Catalog for more information about the major. Management
Information Systems The major in management information systems requires 22 s.h. (included in the minimum of 120 s.h. you'll earn for the BBA). The major will prepare you for careers in manufacturing and service organizations, where entry-level jobs include positions in materials management, line supervision, and purchasing or work as computer programmers, systems analysts, sales representatives, and management trainees. You'll take these courses for the major:
See Management Sciences in the UI General Catalog to learn more about the major. Marketing As a marketing student, you'll acquire an understanding of marketing's business, social, and economic roles. You'll study communication and human behavior as well as statistical analysis, computational methods, and market decision making. The major in marketing requires 20 s.h. (included in the minimum of 120 s.h. you'll earn for the BBA). It will prepare you for positions such as market analyst, merchandise manager, buyer, purchasing agent, advertising manager, brand manager, and sales representative. You'll take these courses for the major:
See Marketing in the UI General Catalog to learn more about the major. Certificates The Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management helps students prepare to start and lead their own companies and expands their understanding of how entrepreneurial firms operate. The certificate is offered by the Tippie College of Business and the Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. The Certificate in International Business requires courses in international business, international relations and institutions, a foreign language, and a geographic area in which the language is spoken. The Tippie College of Business and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences collaborate to offer the certificate. The Certificate in Risk Management and Insurance (RMI) emphasizes asset protection through effective use of insurance and corporate and financial risk management. It is offered by the Emmett J. Vaughan Institute of Risk Management and Insurance and the Tippie College of Business. See Entrepreneurial Management, International Business, and Risk Management and Insurance in the UI General Catalog for details about the certificates, including requirements and admission. Study
Abroad Summer internships in London, Paris, and Madrid: You'll gain professional experience in these non-paid programs, which last eight or 10 weeks. Internships are available in private-sector business, law, professional associations, nongovernmental organizations, schools, hospitals, political parties, policy think tanks, lobby groups, and many other areas. You may be able to earn academic credit for your work. Study abroad in Italy: You'll spend a semester or summer studying in Paderno del Grappa, Italy, in programs offered by the Consortium of Universities for International Studies (CUIS). You'll earn credit for your course work, which will emphasize current international events. You'll also be encouraged to study Italian and participate in executive lectures, plant tours, and other activities. The program's students and faculty primarily come from the 30-plus American public universities that belong to CUIS. Business program in London: A Tippie College of Business faculty member teaches this 15-day for-credit course in international business during the UI winter session (late December to January). You'll live in a student apartment in central London and enjoy activities such as visiting museums, going to the theater, and touring London by bus. Careers Recent graduates have found jobs in international accounting firms, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, public policy groups, banking, market research, commodity analysis, securities sales, employee relations, business consulting, transportation planning, education, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Scholarships |
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