Author: Danielle Dion
Dion, Danielle A - Assoc Director, Pre-Business Success Initiatives
Kick-start your career in International Business
Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) Exam Prep
BUS:4025:001 CERTIFIED GLOBAL BUS PRO EXAM PREP
The Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP) accreditation is administered by the National Association of Small Business International Traders and Educators, NASBITE International. “The CGBP credential confirms knowledge in international trade and assures that employees are able to practice global business at the professional level required in today’s competitive environment.” The Institute for International Business (IIB) at the Tippie College of Business is accredited by NASBITE International to offer CGBP exam prep. Dimy Doresca, our certified global business trainer, conducts the exam prep course.
This one semester hour course meets online Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm from August 27 to October 29 in fall 2020. There is an additional fee for the course of $270.00. Scholarships are available for students who qualify to cover the additional course fees and the cost of sitting for the exam.
This certification adds value to other internationally focused courses of study such as our international business certificate students’ portfolio. The International Business Certificate (IBC) program has been in existence at Iowa for over 20 years. Students complete up to 29 hours of coursework in this rigorous, interdisciplinary academic certificate, offered in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students from all majors are welcome to pursue the IBC, as it appeals to many students beyond just business majors and is quite popular with world languages majors and international studies students.
For more information, please contact Kelly Bedeian at kelly-bedeian@uiowa.edu
Prereqs are checked – be prepared before you register!
What does this mean?
You will be blocked from adding a course or joining a waitlist if a course’s prerequisites are not completed or are not in progress.
You must earn the required grade in the prerequisite (usually a passing grade) or you will be removed from the course after UI grades are posted.
How can I see if I meet the prerequisites for the courses I want to take next semester?
You can easily check this in MyUI:
- Login to MyUI
- Go to Courses/Registration
- Search for a course you’d like to take next semester.
- Click into any section of that course.
- In the “Prerequisites” field in the course description, you’ll be told whether or not you meet the prerequisite.
What if I’m taking a prerequisite at another school?
If you are taking a prerequisite course elsewhere, then you need to submit evidence of that through MyUI:
MyUI » Student Information » Courses and Grades » Request Prerequisite Special Permission
After completing the form at that link, we will review your evidence of enrollment. If your course is equivalent to the UI prerequisite, then you will be given conditional permission to enroll in that course. You’ll be able to register for the course at your registration time.
Once that course is finished, you then need to submit evidence of your final grade, again through MyUI. You will receive correspondence from the Registrar’s Office with instruction on how to do this.
The Tippie website includes an FAQ page about prerequisites, and so if you’d like further information, please visit that page, or reach out to your advisor.
Are you working on the Introduction to Marketing project?
All Intro to MKTG students are invited to a Frank Center workshop on Tuesday, March 3rd, at 2pm in W181 PBB. This workshop will focus on Team Project #1, with experienced Frank Center tutors sharing best practices and tips for writing and designing the powerpoint. No RSVP required! Bring your whole team or come by yourself – it will be useful either way!
Did you miss the degree application deadline?
Students that missed the degree application deadline will be assessed a late fee of $20.00. Read this great resource for degree application information- https://registrar.uiowa.edu/degree-application.
Accounting Major Writing Assessment Administered both Thursday and Friday of this Week – Register Now
Accounting Major Writing Assessment
The writing assessment will be administered on Thursday, February 27 at 6:30 p.m. in W107 PBB and Friday, February 28, at 3:30 p.m. in W107 PBB. Students who plan to enroll in accounting major courses (junior-level courses) in the fall 2020 semester should take the assessment on one of these two dates. If you have received a B- grade or higher in BUS:3000 Business Communication and Protocol or previously passed the Accounting Department writing assessment, then you have met this particular requirement for access to accounting major courses. Students must have either completed or be currently enrolled in ACCT:2200 Managerial Accounting (or course equivalent) to be eligible to take the writing assessment. For additional information and to register for the assessment, please refer to the writing assessment website at: https://tippie.uiowa.edu/current-students/undergraduates/academics/majors-and-minors/accounting/accounting-writing-skills-assessment
Do you have a great idea or want to help someone with theirs? Apply by February 14th for the Iowa Startup Games.
Iowa Startup Games
Open to all UI Students!
Deadline to Apply: February 14, 2020
Event Dates: February 28 – March 1, 2020
Share your ideas and start a business in a weekend with your classmates at Iowa Startup Games! This is a three-day event where students, from all areas of study, share their ideas to have an impact. After students share their ideas, they will form teams and work together to bring the best ideas to fruition. By the third day, each team will pitch to a group of panelists for a chance to win cash prizes. Students will learn problem-solving skills, have the opportunity to meet with community members, network with peers, and begin to think like a creative entrepreneur. There is also the opportunity to earn one credit hour – at no cost for students registered full time!
Don’t have your own idea? No problem! Apply to help someone else with theirs.
“Before the Flood” Film Screening on Tuesday, February 11th in S401 at 7:30 pm
Join Net Impact and Women in Business on Tuesday, February 11th at 7:30 pm in S401 PBB for a film screening of the award-winning documentary, Before the Flood. Actor Leonardo DiCaprio meets with scientists, activists, and world leaders to discuss the dangers of climate change and possible solutions. Free popcorn provided!
May Graduates! Friday, February 26 is the Deadline to Submit Your Degree Applications.
Applying for your degree – spring deadline is Friday, February 26. Not sure where to start, use this resource provided by the Registrar’s Office as a graduation checklist: https://commencement.uiowa.edu/graduation-checklist
To formally complete your degree, you need to apply for your degree in MyUI.
- When logged in to MyUI, go to the Student Information tab.
- Click on the Degree Application link in the right column.
- Follow the steps to complete this form.
Check your degree audit!
Join Net Impact and the Office of Sustainability for Adopt a Water Bottle- Wednesday, February 5th from 1-3 in Tippie South Galleria
Join Net Impact and the Office of Sustainability for Adopt a Water Bottle happening this Wednesday, February 5 from 1-3pm in the Tippie South Galleria!
We’ll hand out sanitized, reusable water bottles that have been misplaced around campus to students. Come pick out your favorite bottle!
Valentine for the Valentine-less – February 12 – 8:00 pm room C125
Join Tippie Students for Service as we meet and make valentines for individuals who need a little bit of love! These valentines will go to the Children’s Hospital!
Contact Person: Contact Shannon Faulkner at shannon-faulkner@uiowa.edu for more information!
“Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Shannon Faulkner in advance at shannon-faulkner@uiowa.edu.”
Tippie Top 21 Nominations
Twenty-one student leaders
The Tippie Top 21 award recognizes 21 of the college’s outstanding student leaders. These students are young people who have excelled in the areas of scholarship, leadership, experiential learning, and advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement.
Why Re-Branding?
We encourage our students to propel themselves into the college experience by getting involved within Tippie and beyond. That being said, credit should be given where credit is due. Tippie’s Top 21 gives well-deserved recognition to outstanding leaders who begin their college journeys from many different backgrounds. Moving forward, we hope to re-brand this award in order to be more inclusive of the undergraduate student population who come from all these backgrounds.
Whether it is through stellar academics or impressive initiative, our faculty and staff know that students can impact the Tippie community in countless ways. It is important to us to acknowledge these impacts and highlight the students who make them.
How do I know if a student is qualified?
We’re sure you’re thinking of all the great Tippie students you could nominate for a Top 21 award. First, be sure that the student you have in mind is admitted to Tippie OR has declared pre-business. No matter their age, ALL Tippie students and pre-business students are eligible to be nominated. Nominees also are expected to have demonstrated excellence in at least two of the following areas:
- Scholarship
- Leadership
- Experiential learning
- Advancing diversity, inclusion, and global engagement
IdeaStorm Competitions Open to all UI Students- Deadline to Apply February 7th
A two minute pitch
IdeaStorms are entry-level pitch competitions across the University of Iowa’s campus that encourage students to share their innovative ideas with others, all while familiarizing themselves with the pitching process. They encourage students to come and share their new, never heard before ideas without the requirements of a business plan or proposal and provide a collaborative environment where students can get feedback and resources on how to make their ideas into a reality. Does your idea uniquely solve a problem? At IdeaStorm, all UI students are invited to share their business idea in two minutes or less with a panel of judges and an audience. The top ideas at each competition will be awarded cash prizes to help take their idea to the next level.
- Spring 2020 IdeaStorm Competitions will be held on February 10 – 13.
- The deadline to apply is February 7.
- All UI students are eligible to participate.
Link for more information- https://www.iowajpec.org/competitions/ideastorm
IdeaStorm Competitions
Open to all UI Students!
Deadline to apply: February 7, 2020
Event dates: February 10-13, 2020
IdeaStorms are ENTRY-LEVEL competitions that are open to ALL UI STUDENTS. No previous pitching experience, presentation, or business plan needed! Students who participate in IdeaStorm have the opportunity to share their idea in 2 minutes or less for the chance to win cash prizes! There will be four competitions, each focused on a different area of innovation.
Health Initiatives IdeaStorm: Creating a better well-being through healthcare innovation.
Date: Monday, February 10
Time/Location: 5:30 pm, 3655 SC
Creative Concepts IdeaStorm: Innovation through art, design, history, music, literature, and more.
Date: Tuesday, February 11
Time/Location: 5:30pm, 40 SH
Common Good IdeaStorm: Inspiring change through social and sustainable ideas to benefit the common good.
Date: Wednesday, February 12
Time/Location: 5:30pm, 106 GILH
Consumer Solutions IdeaStorm: Exploring solutions to everyday problems through new products or services.
Date: Thursday, February 13
Time/Location: 5:30pm, W401 PBB
Learn more about IdeaStorm and sign up here!
