Career Directions

An MBA from the Tippie School of Management can fulfill a range of career and professional goals. If your long-term aspirations match any of these goals, the Tippie MBA is a great place to start.

  • Become a leader - Tippie MBA graduates are ready for leadership. Learn to develop and communicate a vision for your organization. Discover how to motivate others to achieve your firm's goals.
  • Accelerate your career - Speed your career advancement with the wide range of business and technical skills gained through a Tippie MBA.
  • Change your career path - If your current career is not a perfect fit for your interests and aptitudes, the Tippie MBA will give you new opportunities. Explore new options and gain the training you need to begin a new career.
  • Start your own business - Enhance your entrepreneurial talents. Learn the science of business plan development, techniques to acquire venture capital, and how to launch an IPO.
  • Tap into international markets - Learn to manage a global business, work with people from around the world, and take advantage of international study options.

It's Your Career, Your Future

Beginning with the campus visit through graduation and beyond, students work in partnership with MBA Career Services (MBACS). MBACS helps define and refine career goals, provides the tools for a successful job search and coaching for the interview through the offer process.

The range of MBA Career Services for Fulltime students covers the first-semester Competitive Prep class, career advising, assistance with internships, and permanent placement.

Career Services for MBA-PM Students

Students enrolled in the MBA-PM Program are eligible for MBA Career Services within 12 months before graduation through 3 months post-graduation. MBA-PM candidates may take advantage of resume critiques, interview prep, and access to our online recruiting system including on-campus interview schedules, job postings, resume books, and our Alumni/Professional Volunteer Network.

To register for Career Services, please contact Amy Sayer at (319) 335-1021 or amy-sayer@uiowa.edu.