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Undergraduate Programs
Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management
Students may begin pursuit of the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management in their sophomore year. Students working towards the Certificate must take 18-20 semester hours. More information...
To earn the certificate: After completing 06T:120, College of Business students should report to the Undergraduate Programs Office (C140 PBB) and College
of Liberal Arts and Sciences students should report to the CLAS Programs & Services Office (120 SH) to declare.
Technological Entrepreneurship Certificate
The College of Engineering and the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in the College of Business offer a joint program leading to a Technological Entrepreneurship Certificate, earned along with an engineering degree. It is the first of its kind at any engineering college in the United States.
The program enables students to study the entrepreneurial process as it relates to technology. It not only serves students who intend to start and operate their own business, it also helps any student interested in gaining a better understanding of business and entrepreneurship. The wide range of electives permits students to tailor business courses best suited for their individual interests.
Visit the College of Engineering for specific program requirements tailored to each engineering discipline.
Certificate in Performing Arts Entrepreneurship
The Division of Performing Arts in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has partnered with the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center in the College of Business to offer a joint Certificate in Performing Arts Entrepreneurship. This program is designed for students who intend to start their own business in the arts as well as those interested in gaining a better understanding of the entrepreneurial process as it relates to performing arts. The unique curriculum provides a venue for developing the skills necessary to be strong, creative contenders in the competitive field of the performing arts.
Visit the Division of Performing Arts for more information.
Distance Education
Since 1847, The University of Iowa has had a long tradition of excellence in education. Distance Education at Iowa continues this tradition by delivering accessible, quality education to your desktop. Bringing the best and brightest faculty together with a quality student body makes for an engaging learning environment, whether you are online or on campus.
Distance Education courses are available to admitted and non-admitted students. All Distance Education courses are approved by academic departments, award undergraduate or graduate college credit, and appear on your University transcript.