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| Full-time MBA | MBA-PM | Executive MBA | Executive Engineer Dual Master's | International Executive MBA | |
| Focus | On-campus educational experience. Produces successful graduates with employable specializations aligned with the needs and wants of students and employers. Prepares students for the global marketplace and to be ethical leaders. | An exceptional experience for professionals who want flexibility in location and course sequence. A customized curriculum enables focus in key areas for career enhancement. | A premier general management program for mid to senior level professionals. This intensive program integrates study teams and an international seminar to enhance leadership skills. | Collaborative program with Iowa State University College of Engineering to develop engineering leaders. Earn Iowa MBA and Iowa State Master's of Engineering in Systems Engineering degrees. | A general management program for mid to senior level working professionals. Offered in Hong Kong, courses are taught by University of Iowa faculty on-site and on-line. |
| Locations | Iowa City campus | Evening courses in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Davenport | All day, alternating Fridays and Saturdays, on the Iowa City campus | All day, alternating weekends, in Cedar Rapids | Hong Kong |
| Strength | Gain real depth of knowledge in your area of specialization; career academies provide the platform for specializations to be marketable in today's market. | Proceed at individual pace. Flexible program enables interaction with accomplished and diverse student body. | Maximize leadership potential through international seminar and an academic environment enriched by an experienced peer group. | Truly unique opportunity to acquire two master's degrees concurrently from Iowa's most prestigious universities. | Earn an MBA from a top-ranked program taught by faculty from the University of Iowa. |
| "Typical" Student | Average age: 27 |
Average age: 31 |
Average age: 37 |
Average age: 35 |
Average age: 32 |
| Time To Complete | 21 months (2 years/4 semesters with summer internship) | Flexible: typically 3 years at 5 courses per year. Courses offered all year. | 21 months (4 semesters) | 28 months (5 semesters) | 18 to 21 months |
| Tuition/Fees 2009-2010 |
$16,244 annual tuition for Iowa residents Approximate total tuition of $32,488 (resident) or $59,616 (non-resident) |
$1,800 per course, approximate total cost of $27,000 | $51,000 All-inclusive fee covers two residency weeks, international trip (except airfare), textbooks, meals, and parking. |
$53,500 All-inclusive fee covers two residency weeks, international trip, texts, meals, and parking. |
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| Financial Assistance | Merit based scholarships to outstanding applicants. Part-time work as graduate assistant may be available. Student loans are available. | Many companies offer full or partial tuition reimbursement. Student loans are typically available for admitted students. | Most students are sponsored by their companies or organizations. Student loans are available. | Most students are sponsored by their companies or organizations. Student loans are available. | Some companies offer tuition assistance. Two courses are eligible for support from the Hong Kong Continuing Education Fund. |
| Career Services | Intensive career development services throughout the program. | Services available during the last year of the program. | Available on a select basis only. | Available on a select basis only. | Not available. |
| Other | Joint degree options with graduate programs in law, medicine, nursing, public health, and library science. Other joint degrees possible; inquire for details. | Twelve-week semesters separated by 4-8 week intervals provide breaks or concentrated interim study. Students can begin courses before formal admission. | Study group based class structure designed to leverage professional experience and expertise. | Engineering undergraduate degree required for this accelerated program. Study group based class structure designed to leverage professional experience and expertise. | Learn with emerging leaders in the corporate world. And from faculty who are dedicated to making learning interesting and worthwhile using a cross-functional team approach. |
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