Innovate. Lead. Succeed.
The Bachelor of Arts in Enterprise Leadership provides an option for College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students wanting to focus on business and entrepreneurial leadership. The major promotes critical thinking, creativity, and innovation through understanding how to strategically address complex issues to meet consumer and organizational needs. Students also learn how to build and lead diverse teams and understand how social and cultural issues impact organizational effectiveness. Even better, this major is available on campus in Iowa City, as well as online for the convenience of our students.
Program highlights
Business consulting
All students participate in a dynamic business consulting course, collaborating with real businesses or organizations to tackle authentic challenges. Through hands-on research, data collection, and analysis, students develop actionable recommendations, gaining practical skills and real-world experience that prepare them for professional success.
Professional preparation
Students engage in our Professional Preparation for Enterprise Leadership and Entrepreneurship course, crafted to guide them in exploring career opportunities and strategizing for professional success. Through resume building, interview practice, and tailored career planning, they develop essential skills for their future. Each student also partners with a professional mentor, gaining personalized insights to shape their career path.
Interdisciplinary courses
The Enterprise Leadership major immerses students in a dynamic interdisciplinary curriculum, featuring courses like leadership, communication, and global perspectives, among others. These diverse academic experiences expand students’ understanding of business and entrepreneurship, fostering a broad, adaptable perspective to excel in today’s multifaceted professional world.
Learn About Enterprise Leadership
David Hensley, Clinical Professor and Co-Director of Enterprise Leadership, shares what makes Enterprise Leadership special.
Requirements
The Bachelor of Arts with a major in enterprise leadership requires a minimum of 120 semester hours, including a minimum of 37 semester hours of work for the major. Students must maintain a grade-point average of at least 2.00 in all courses for the major and in all UI courses for the major. They must also complete the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences GE CLAS Core.
The BA in enterprise leadership may be earned at the Iowa City campus or online; more online courses are added each year. Students who wish to enroll in an online course should register in an EX section.
Students may use transfer coursework to fulfill Entrepreneurship and Business Core requirements in place of ENTR:1350 Foundations in Entrepreneurship and ENTR:2000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A minimum of 27 semester hours toward the major must be taken at the University of Iowa.
Students pursuing the BA in enterprise leadership may not earn the Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management nor a BBA in entrepreneurship.
The BA with a major in enterprise leadership requires the following coursework (click each category to see courses):
| Course Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Entrepreneurship and Business Core | 19 |
| Leadership Courses | 6 |
| International Business and Sustainable Development | 3 |
| Communication Courses | 6 |
| Capstone Experience | 3 |
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