Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa

    Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa

    Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa

    The Business at The University of Iowa is a Certificate program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Iowa City , United States of America, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. The next intake starts on May 15, 2027.

    About Certificate in Business

    The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Program in the Henry B. Tippie College of Business prepares students for a career and a full life during their first job and beyond. In addition to specialization in six majors, the college also offers a minor in Business Administration and three certificate programs. Graduates have opportunities for careers worldwide and for graduate study in many fields.

    The BBA program 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.

    Business Majors

    The college offers six undergraduate majors that lead to a BBA degree:

    • Accounting
    • Business Analytics and Information Systems
    • Economics
    • Finance
    • Management 
    • Marketing

    Certificate Programs in Business

    Certificate programs are open to students in any major and are usually completed to supplement a degree.

    • Entrepreneurial Management
    • International Business
    • Risk Management and Insurance

    Minor in Business Administration

    For undergraduate students who are not majoring in business, the college offers a Minor in Business Administration.

    In addition to the college's admission requirements, Accounting majors must have a 3.00 UI and cumulative GPA and a B- average in financial and managerial accounting.

    Disciplines

    Tippie College of Business

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa

    Entry Requirements

    Name of final diploma/certificate:
    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Minimum average overall grade requirement on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and social science courses (grade is comparable to U.S. grade of a B or 3.0 GPA):
    70/100%

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 80

    Career Opportunities after Completing Certificate in Business

    Careers and Outcomes

    Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.

    Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa

    Application Fee 80

    How to Apply for Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa

    1. Submit your application.

      You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 1 (International Application deadlines vary depending on your area of study).

    2. Pay the application fee.

      The $80 application fee is non-refundable. No application fee waivers are available unless you will be graduating from a high school inside the U.S.

    3. Upload your academic records.

      Within your Admissions Profile in MyUI, upload copies of all required official transcripts from every secondary school (high school), college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution you have attended.

      Examine the Country Specific Admissions Requirement List to learn more about the required credentials and minimum academic standards needed for Admissions. Iowa offers college credit for a variety of exams.

    4. Meet our English Proficiency Requirement.

      See details of our English Proficiency Requirements. If applicable, have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.

    5. Have your ACT or SAT scores sent by the testing agency.

      Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.

      ACT or SAT is required if:​
      • You plan to use ACT/SAT to meet the English Proficiency Requirement
      • You plan to apply for scholarships (some awards require an ACT or SAT score)
         
    Certificate in Business at The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    The University of Iowa
    United States of America

    United States of America, Iowa City

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