LEARN TO LEAD
Become an Entrepreneurial Leader
With two unique entrepreneurial majors and certificate programs, every undergraduate student across campus has the opportunity to learn how to solve problems and create impact by applying an entrepreneurial mindset. Discover which option is best for you.
Which program is right for you?
With two unique entrepreneurial majors and certificate programs, students across campus have the opportunity to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and build skills that apply across industries and career paths. Discover which option is best for you.
Entrepreneurship (BBA)
FOR TIPPIE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS STUDENTS
The Entrepreneurship BBA prepares you to think strategically, act innovatively, and solve real business challenges.
Through hands-on coursework—including consulting projects with real clients—you’ll develop skills in opportunity recognition, financial decision-making, and business strategy.
Whether you’re interested in launching a venture or driving innovation within an organization, this major helps you stand out and create impact in your career.
Enterprise leadership (BA)
FOR COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES STUDENTS
The Enterprise Leadership major integrates entrepreneurship education from the Tippie College of Business with interdisciplinary coursework in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to help you build practical, in-demand skills for a wide range of careers.
You’ll develop entrepreneurship, leadership, and professional communication skills while strengthening your ability to think critically and solve complex problems through real-world experiences employers value.
If you want a major that builds versatile skills, expands your career options, and prepares you for what’s next, Enterprise Leadership offers a flexible and future-focused path.
Entrepreneurial management certificate
FOR ANY UI STUDENT
This certificate helps students develop the entrepreneurial mindset and practical business skills needed to create value in any career path.
Through hands-on coursework, students strengthen their ability to think creatively, solve problems, recognize opportunities, and communicate effectively in a rapidly changing business environment.
Whether launching a venture, leading projects, or driving innovation within an organization, students gain versatile skills that complement any undergraduate major. The certificate is also available online.
Technological entrepreneurship certificate
FOR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING STUDENTS
This certificate equips engineering students with the entrepreneurial and business knowledge needed to turn technical ideas into real-world impact.
Students learn core concepts in strategic innovation, market assessment, and venture development while gaining practical experience in commercializing new technologies.
The program prepares graduates to work effectively at the intersection of engineering and business—where technical insight and strategic thinking are both essential. Whether launching new products or leading innovation initiatives, students develop the skills to accelerate their careers or start their own ventures.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Want to explore entrepreneurship? You can enroll in a course as early as your first year at Iowa and begin building skills that apply across industries and career paths.
Suggested starting points:
- CLAS students: ENTR:1350 OR ENTR:2000
- Tippie or Engineering students: ENTR:2000
→ Browse entrepreneurship courses in the catalog
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Need assistance in financing your education? With over $30,000 in scholarship opportunities for entrepreneurial students, our generous donors are helping more students to reach their dreams. Get the recognition for your achievements that you deserve.
NEXT STEPS
Want to declare your major or find out more about the Entrepreneurial Management Certificate?
BUSINESS STUDENTS
Tippie College of Business — Undergraduate Program Office
Pappajohn Business Building, Suite C140
319-335-1037
business-undergrad@uiowa.edu
ALL OTHER STUDENTS
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Undergraduate Programs
120 Schaeffer Hall
319.335.2633
clas-undergrad@uiowa.edu