Do you have ideas that drive innovation? Do you want to start a venture? Do you want to lead your own business? With the entrepreneurship major at Tippie, you can begin to make those visions a reality.
At the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business, you'll have access to the innovative programs and resources available in the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. You can consult with real businesses, network with our successful alumni, participate in trips to visit highly successful entrepreneurs and organizational leaders, and compete in unique challenges and win money to launch your business.
Entrepreneurship is one of eight Undergraduate Business Majors offered through the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program in the Tippie College of Business.
Students may be admitted to the Tippie College of Business either through Direct Admission or Standard Admission.
Direct Admission is for first-year students with a 3.60 high school grade-point average (GPA) and an ACT composite score of 26 or higher. Applicants who meet the high school course requirements and either the GPA or test score requirement will be carefully considered for Direct Admission.
Standard Admission is for current Iowa Pre-Business students that meet the established admission criteria, typically after their first year.
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Within six months of graduating, 96 percent of Iowa graduates are employed, continuing education, or not seeking work. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
In addition to more than 600 Student Organizations, Iowa students choose from multiple Living-Learning Communities, Study Abroad Programs, and Undergraduate Research Opportunities.
The University of Iowa provides a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students through the Iowa Scholarship Portal. Scholarships are available to first-year, transfer, and currently enrolled students. For additional details on scholarships for your program of study, check directly with the department or college.
Over 300 scholarships are available to business students, some designed specifically for first-year students.
The Office of Admissions and the Office of Student Financial Aid are great resources for students seeking scholarships.
In the Entrepreneurship major, students can choose from two-semester tracks that immerse you in specific entrepreneurial worlds. These tracks include:
- Entrepreneurial Leadership - Focus on leadership and entrepreneurship in a corporate or existing organization.
- Technology Entrepreneurship - Dive deep into the development and assessment of new technology applications.
- Entrepreneurial Finance - Apply financial modeling and venture assessment to early-stage companies seeking equity capital investments.
- New Ventures - Gain the critical skills necessary to launch successful entrepreneurial ventures.
Other business coursework includes introductory classes in accounting, business computing essentials, economics, calculus, and statistics.
In addition to required coursework for the Entrepreneurship major, students will be required to complete the college's General Education Requirements.
Tippie RISE
All Tippie College of Business students must successfully complete at least one experiential learning in the form of Research, Internship, Study Abroad, or an Experiential course (RISE). By completing at least one Tippie RISE experience as part of the undergraduate degree, students will bridge the classroom with the real world and gain a competitive edge in the job market and in admission to graduate school.