Subject at Iowa
Innovate and inspire with a degree in Enterprise Leadership.
The Bachelor of Arts in Enterprise Leadership is one of the fastest-growing undergraduate majors at the University of Iowa. Here, you'll combine critical business and leadership concepts with a flexible, versatile liberal arts foundation. You'll graduate ready to lead and excel in a variety of professional careers—whether in business or beyond.
As a student, you'll master critical thinking, creativity, and innovation skills through understanding how to strategically address complex issues to meet consumer and organizational needs. You'll also learn how to build and lead diverse teams, understand how social and cultural issues impact organizational effectiveness, and learn to be creative and nimble in the ever-changing business world.
Experiential learning is at the heart of this program, giving students hands-on experience consulting with real businesses and completing simulations to understand how the concepts you learn in the classroom are used in the real world.
Networking is key in the entrepreneurial and business professions. At Iowa, you'll meet and learn from diverse entrepreneurs and business leaders, while making important connections with faculty and 1:1 relationships with successful alumni.
Students can pursue Enterprise Leadership on campus in Iowa City or online.
Why Iowa?
Enterprise leadership at Iowa will open doors for you.
Only the Enterprise Leadership major in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers you a distinctive experience that combines business and leadership concepts while equipping you with the professional skills and mindset needed to thrive in a rapidly changing and dynamic world.
As a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you have access to more than 70 majors that you can combine with your BA in Enterprise Leadership. With only 43 semester hours required for graduation, fewer than traditional business degrees, it is simple to pair with another area of study that complements your interests—giving you more flexibility and customization in what you study.
The Iowa experience
You'll connect and engage with diverse leaders in the field including successful entrepreneurs, business leaders—and faculty experts who bring their real-world experiences to you in the classroom.
Careers and opportunities
With your BA in Enterprise Leadership, you'll graduate with the skills needed to succeed in the ever-changing business world. You'll be prepared to start your own business or lead in a career you are dreaming about.
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Enterprise Leadership is one of the fastest-growing majors at Iowa
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