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As an Enterprise Leadership major, you’ll hone your skills in entrepreneurship, business, and leadership, all with the flexibility to explore additional majors or minors that align with your personal and professional goals.

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Join one of the fastest-growing majors at Iowa where you'll combine business and leadership concepts with a versatile liberal arts foundation.

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Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to succeed in a dynamic business environment—whether you’re starting your own company or pursuing careers in management, marketing, consulting, financial services, insurance/risk management, and many other fields.

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550 +

Students pursuing a B.A. in Enterprise Leadership

(Fall 2024)

Enterprise leadership class

$50k

median starting salary for graduates

98%

graduates say the Enterprise Leadership major helped them develop their own personal leadership style

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40%

graduates had a second area of study

double major, certificate, minor, or a combination

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Events

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Iowa JPEC Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
The Iowa Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors, hosted by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, recognizes students, alumni, faculty, staff, and JPEC program participants who create value through innovation and entrepreneurship.
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IdeaStorm Finale Fall 2025

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Iowa Memorial Union (IMU)
IdeaStorm is an entry level pitch competition across the University of Iowa’s campus that encourages students to share their innovative ideas, all while familiarizing themselves with the pitching process.
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Innovation Challenge Undergraduate Fall 2025

Monday, November 17, 2025 9:00am to 3:00pm
Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory (BELL)
Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.
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Innovation Challenge Grad/Fac/Staff Fall 2025

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 9:00am to 3:00pm
Pappajohn Business Building
Innovation Challenge is a university-wide competition with the goal to identify, advance and support the most innovative and entrepreneurial projects on campus.
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Innovation Challenge Awards

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 5:00pm to 7:00pm
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