Launch Your Career
When you graduate with a degree in Enterprise Leadership, you will have a solid foundation in entrepreneurial management, leadership, and communication skills that will prepare you for a variety of professional career opportunities, including starting your own business. You will apply innovative problem solving and critical thinking skills to contemporary issues, develop strategies to seize upon opportunities, and build and lead successful teams.
Whether you choose to work in a corporate, mid-sized business, or nonprofit setting, you’ll be prepared for positions in general management, business analysis, marketing and communications, consulting, financial services, risk management/insurance, and more.
Enterprise Leadership is one of the fastest growing majors at the University of Iowa.
Benefits and Skills
- Leadership
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Communication skills
- Team management
- Workplace diversity
- Innovation and creativity
- Strategic business planning
- Professional networking
- Negotiation skills
- Global awareness
- Sustainability issues
Potential Career Paths
- Project Management
- Business Consulting
- Marketing/Sales
- Health/Medicine Administration
- Banking/Financial Services
- Entertainment/Sports Management & Marketing
- Insurance/Risk Management
- Human Resources/Recruiting
- International Business
- Logistics/Supply Chain Management
- Real Estate
- Business Owner/CEO/Entrepreneur
Career resources for UI undergraduate students
The Pomerantz Career Center provides high-quality resources and services to students, alumni, and employers. The site has information designed to help you move through the various stages of the job search process, including the Handshake@UIowa website as well as information on upcoming employer visits, internships, and careers after college.
Meet with a career coach
All undergraduates can meet with a career coach to explore interests, skills, strengths, and values as you plan for after graduation.
Participate in a mock interview
Experience first-hand what an interview might be like by participating in a Mock Interview where you can practice interviewing, ask questions about the interview process, and be critiqued by volunteer employers from surrounding communities.
Attend a career fair
Network with employers and learn more about job and career opportunities in a variety of areas right here on campus.
Write an effective resume
Learn the level of detail needed to get noticed in the applicant pool and by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) software, including tips on how to format your resume, effective use of power verbs, a formula for crafting bullet points, and more.
Find or create an internship
We'll guide you through the process of finding an internship, creating your own opportunity, and evaluating internship offers.
Explore majors and careers
Learn more about how your personal attributes impact potential success and satisfaction with different career options and work environments. Or, start by exploring career fields and find majors that align with your interests and skills.