Program Overview
Tippie College of Business
The Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa offers a range of programs for students looking to pursue a career in business. The college is committed to providing a world-class education that prepares students for success in the business world.
Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate program at Tippie College of Business offers a variety of majors, including:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics & Information Systems
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Risk Management & Insurance
The program also includes a range of curriculum options, including:
- Curriculum
- Admissions
- First-Year Admission
- Transfer Admission
- International Students
- Returning & Non-degree Students
- Tuition & Aid
- Beyond the Classroom
- Tippie RISE
- More Opportunities
- Hawkinson Institute
- Leadership Opportunities
- Marketing Institute
- National Impact Case Competition
- Student Orgs
- Sustainability at Tippie
- Vaughan Institute
Graduate Programs
The graduate programs at Tippie College of Business include:
- Iowa MBA
- Curriculum
- Admissions
- Tuition & Aid
- Concentrations
- Career Resources
- Master of Accountancy (MAc)
- Curriculum
- Admissions
- Tuition & Aid
- Careers
- Master of Business Analytics Programs
- Full-time Master of Business Analytics
- Part-time Master of Business Analytics
- Full-Time Master of Finance
- Careers
- Student-Managed Funds
- Part-time Master of Finance
- Curriculum
- Admissions
- Tuition & Aid
- Careers
- PhD Programs
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Management
- Marketing
- Job Market Candidates
- CIMBA Italy MBA
Part-time Master of Finance
The Part-time Master of Finance program is designed to accelerate careers and develop deep finance expertise. The program offers a mix of core finance courses and electives that span the spectrum from real estate to risk management to data programming.
Curriculum
The program requires 10 courses, totaling 30 semester hours, to earn the degree. The core courses include:
- Corporate Financial Reporting (MBA:8140)
- Corporate Finance (FIN:9300)
- Data and Decisions (MBA:8150)
- Managerial Finance (MBA:8180)
- Portfolio Management (FIN:9200)
- Derivatives (FIN:9210)
Elective courses broaden the understanding of finance across industries and professions. Students must choose at least 4 courses from the list, with at least 2 coming from List A.
List A
- Financial Modelling and Firm Valuation (FIN:9150)
- Corporate Financial Strategy (FIN:9310)
- Real Estate Finance and Investments (FIN:9300)
- Quantitative Finance and Deep Learning (FIN:9160)
- Wealth Management (FIN:9350)
List B
- Corporate Risk Management and Insurance (FIN:9130)
- Enterprise Risk Management (FIN:9140)
- Data Programming in Python (BAIS:6040)
- Data Science (BAIS:6070)
- Text Analytics (BAIS:6100)
- Entrepreneurial Finance (ENTR:9200)
Course Waivers
Students who have completed significant undergraduate coursework in one content area and meet the requirements may be eligible to waive the core course in that area. Individuals who have their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) licensure are eligible to waive core courses.
Pathways to an Additional Degree
The table below shows how one Tippie degree can lead to another. Waivers, transfer credit, and completed elective coursework will impact what you would need to take.
| I HAVE A... | I WANT A... | I NEED TO TAKE... |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Finance (Online) | Part-time Master of Business Analytics | 10 courses |
| Master of Finance (Online) | MBA | 10 courses |
| Dual Full-time Master of Business Analytics + Full-time Master of Finance | MBA | 9 courses |
| Full-time Master of Finance | MBA | 5 courses |
| Full-time Master of Finance | Part-time Master of Business Analytics | 5-7 courses |
Faculty & Research
The faculty at Tippie College of Business are committed to research and teaching. The college has a range of research expertise and interests, including:
- Awards & Recognition
- Business Analytics Research Rankings
- Research Organizations
The college also hosts research forums, including:
- Behavioral Research Roundtable Series
- Business Analytics Guest Lecturer Seminar Series
- Clarence Tow Lectures in Economics
- Clarence Tow Lectures in Finance
- Research Methods Roundtable Series
Business Partners
The college has a range of business partners, including:
- Talent Development
- Custom Executive Education
- Sponsored Research
- Student Consulting Projects
- Student Recruitment
- International Student Hiring
- Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
- Work With Our Centers
- Inside Sales Lab
- Tippie Analytics Cooperative
- Tippie Leadership Collaborative
- Marketing Institute
Lifelong Learning
The college offers a range of lifelong learning opportunities, including:
- Certificates
- AI & Tech Management
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Innovation
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Strategy
- Custom Executive Education
- Faculty Seminars
- Podcasts
- Webinars
- Inside Industry
- Knowledge Drop
- Level-up Your Leadership
- Life Lessons
- Manage Your Career
- Tippie Summit
- Workplace Dynamics
- Workplace Well-Being
About Tippie
The Tippie College of Business is committed to providing a world-class education that prepares students for success in the business world. The college has a range of academic departments, including:
- Accounting
- Business Analytics
- Economics
- Finance
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
The college also has a range of centers and institutes, including:
- Frank Business Communication Center
- Hawkinson Institute
- Institute for International Business
- Jacobson Institute
- John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
- Marketing Institute
- Tippie Analytics Cooperative
- Tippie Leadership Collaborative
- Vaughan Institute
News & Events
The college has a range of news and events, including:
- News
- Events
- Magazines
- Faculty Experts
Alumni
The college has a range of alumni resources, including:
- Alumni Events
- Alumni Resources
- Alumni Updates
- Young Alumni Board
- Give to Tippie
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