Iowa's top-ranked part-time MBA program makes it easy to balance work, family, and class. You won’t have to put your life on hold to get skills you can use today, and a career boost that pays off in the future.

With three start times a year, the Iowa MBA Program offers virtually year-round admission. Admission decisions are based on your work experience, academic performance, test scores (if you choose to provide them), and essay.

The Iowa MBA curriculum consists of nine core courses and six electives. Gain expertise in business fundamentals while developing a specialization.

The plans below represent one of many ways to earn the Iowa MBA in either two or three years but you set the pace. The program is flexible and you can take up to 10 years to complete the degree. Plan to collaborate with your academic advisor to craft a plan of study that works for you.

An Iowa MBA in Business Analytics helps you develop the ability to solve complex business problems, drive growth strategies, and predict future industry trends using data. To add a business analytics concentration to your Iowa MBA, complete five analytics courses.

The Iowa MBA offers a variety of concentrations so you can make sure your education fits neatly into your career plans. Concentrations you complete will show up on your transcript as “certificates.”

Add a specialization in finance to your MBA. Choose from six tracks in corporate finance, insurance, investments, responsible resource management, or an overall understanding of finance principles. Graduate with an MBA plus a certificate.

Tuition for Iowa MBA courses is $2,250 per course ($33,750 for the whole program). The rate is the same whether you are an Iowa resident or a nonresident. Tuition is reviewed annually and is subject to change.

Take your Iowa MBA to the next level by earning a specialized certificate, or add an MS in Business Analytics to round out your data skills. Explore these add-ons to your MBA, including how and when to apply.

The first step to earning your degree in the Iowa MBA program is applying for full admission.