UNDERGRADUATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PROGRAMS

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The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) is a unique collaboration among the University of

Iowa’s Henry B. Tippie College of Business, College of Engineering, Carver College of Medicine, and the

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

It All Starts Here. To get started go to:

108 Pappajohn Business BuildingSuite S160

The University of IowaIowa City, Iowa 52242-1994

Phone: (319) 335-1022Fax: (319) 353-2445

Email: iowajpec@uiowa.eduWebsite: www.iowajpec.org

Twitter: @iowajpecFacebook: /entrepreneurshipatiowa

SUCCESS STORIES

BBA Management/Entrepreneurial Management TrackBusiness students contact: Undergraduate Program Offi ce, C140 PBBwww.iowajpec.org/academics/major

BA Enterprise LeadershipLiberal Arts and Science students contact: Academic Programs Offi ce, 120 SHwww.registrar.uiowa.edu/registrar/catalog/business/enterpriseleadership

Certifi cate in Entrepreneurial ManagementBusiness students contact: Undergraduate Program Offi ce, C140 PBBLiberal Arts and Science students contact: Academic Programs Offi ce, 120 SHwww.iowajpec.org/academics/certifi cates

Certifi cate in Performing Arts EntrepreneurshipPerforming Arts students contact: David McGraw, 202 TB or dpa.uiowa.edu/academic-programs/performing-arts-entrepreneurship-certifi cate

Technological Entrepreneurship Certifi cateEngineering students contact: Megan Allen, 3124 SCwww.engineering.uiowa.edu/about/tec

To fi nd out more about student programs, events, and organizations, go to: www.iowajpec.org.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

“JPEC gave me the foundation to be successful in the corporate world. It gave me a better understanding on the intricacies of a business, and it also taught me the underlying fundamentals in regards to accounting, fi nance, management, and marketing. The skills and values I learned through JPEC I utilize not only in the corporate world but also in my daily life. The hard work and dedication to succeed that was taught to me throughout my course work has allowed me to use those skills in my everyday life.”

“One thing that I loved [about JPEC] is that it was so hands-on. You actually leave with real-life experience. We also had the most experienced professors, like Rich McCarty, who had so much advice to offer. Entrepreneurs are calculated risk takers, so having the support from the professors was great.”

TYLER ZITTERGRUEN BBA, Finance, Certifi cate in Entrepreneurial Management, ’08 , Director, Park Hill Group LLC, Chicago, IL

AMANDA BOELYNBA, Finance, Certifi cate in Entrepreneurial Management, ’10, Boelyn Consulting, Chicago, IL

Students who study entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa develop leadership and innovation skills. They are excellent problem-solvers, and are ready to work in a fast-paced environment. Below are just a few examples of the types of careers in which JPEC alumni are excelling.

• Media Coordinator – CNN• Analyst III – Kellogg’s• Franchise Development Coordinator – Panchero’s• Business Development Manager – Campbell’s Soup• Business Analyst – Target• Promotion Manager – Meredith• Manager Product Portfolio – John Deere• System Engineer – Cerner• Senior Investment Specialist – T. Rowe Price

DEGREES AND MAJORSBBA in Management/Entrepreneurial Management TrackBusiness Students

BA in Enterprise Leadership CLAS StudentsFoundation Courses: 15 Semester HoursThere are a number of UI courses designed to introduce students to basic skills, tools and concepts they will use in the BA Enterprise Leadership major. Students will have the ability to choose one course from each of these categories.• Mathematics (choose Math: 1020, 1340, 1380, 1440, 1460, 1550, or 1850)• Economics (choose ECON: 1100 or 1200)• Statistics (choose STAT: 1020, 1030, 2020, 3510, or 4143)• Sociology (must take: SOC: 1010)

Entrepreneurship Core: 14 Semester Hours• ENTR: 1350 Foundations or both ACCT: 2100 and MKTG: 3000• ENTR: 2000 Entrepreneurship and Innovation• ENTR: 3100 Entrepreneurial Finance• ENTR: 3200 Entrepreneurial Marketing• ENTR: 4400 Managing the Growth Business or MGMT: 2100 Intro to Management

Leadership: 15 Semester Hours Choose one course in each subject area. See UI catalog for approved courses.• US Cultural Diversity • Personal Leadership• Community Theory • Social Context of Leadership• Applied Communication

Capstone Experience: 3 Semester Hours (choose one) The Real World• ENTR: 4100 Practicum in Entrepreneurship• ENTR: 4200 Entrepreneurship: Business Consulting• ENTR: 4300 Advanced Business Planning• ENTR: 4900 Academic InternshipStudents may choose an alternative experiential learning course from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences with prior approval.

Certifi cate in Entrepreneurial Management All Undergraduate Students

Technological Entrepreneurship Certifi cate Engineering Students

Certifi cate in Performing Arts Entrepreneurship Performing Arts Students

• ENTR: 1350 Foundations in EntrepreneurshipOne of these:• ENTR: 3100 Entrepreneurial Finance• ARTS: 3400 Grant Writing in the ArtsOne of these:• ENTR: 2000 Entrepreneurship

and Innovation• DPA: 3520 New Ventures in the Arts

Entrepreneurship Electives

• ENTR: 3300 Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurships

• ENTR: 3400 Strategic Management of Tech. & Innovation

• ENTR: 3500 Social Entrepreneurship

• ENTR: 3595 Nonprofi t Organizational Effectiveness I

• ENTR: 3600 E-Commerce Strategies for Entrepreneurs

• ENTR: 4100 Practicum in Entrepreneurship

• ENTR: 4200 Entrepreneurship Business Consulting

• ENTR: 4300 Advanced Business Planning

• ENTR: 4450 Professional Sports Management

• ENTR: 4460 Entrepreneurship and Global Trade

• ENTR: 4510 Arts Leadership Seminar

• ENTR: 4900 Academic Internship

Entrepreneurial Management Institute (EMI)EMI is a student business consulting service designed to accelerate new company formation and business expansion in Iowa. Students apply entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills and solve real-time challenges facing companies. Enhance your professional network and build your résumé through participation in the EMI.

The Iowa Innovation Associates (IIA)The IIA program connects top undergraduate and graduate students with Iowa startups and small-to-medium size companies in their fi eld of study, based on their career interests. Associates complete applied business projects and expand their professional network.

I-EnvisionJoin I-Envision, the offi cial UI student organization made up of dynamic game changers – like yourself! Networking, professional development, and service opportunities abound.

Bedell Entrepreneurship Learning Laboratory (BELL)Ready to start your business while still in school? This program provides 17 fully equipped offi ces, conference rooms, and several meeting areas. You will receive one-on-one weekly mentoring and countless opportunities to meet with area business leaders and successful entrepreneurs.

Networking and Professional DevelopmentJPEC sponsors conferences, seminars and networking events designed to enhance the University’s and Iowa Creative Corridor’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and connect students with entrepreneurs, business leaders and innovators.

CompetitionsEnter one of JPEC’s many entrepreneurial competitions. Practice your pitch or share your ideas with a panel of investors to launch your startup.

Summer AcceleratorThe Venture School Summer Accelerator program is an intense program to help college students launch businesses. Student teams are paired with business mentors as they validate their business models and build prototypes.

JPEC AmbassadorThe JPEC Ambassador program shares the JPEC experience throughout the University of Iowa campus. Meet national speakers, network with UI JPEC alums, and participate in community events sponsored by JPEC.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

Foundation Courses (choose one):• ENTR: 1000 Foundations in

Entrepreneurship or IE: 2500 Engineering Economy

• ENTR: 3200 Entrepreneurial Marketing• ENTR: 4400 Managing the

Growth Business

Entrepreneurship Core:• ENTR: 2000 Entrepreneurship & Innovation• ENTR: 3100 Entrepreneurial Finance• One Entrepreneurship Course in the Major• Additional entrepreneurship electives

are listed below and online.

All of these:• ENTR: 3200 Entrepreneurial Marketing• ENTR: 3600 E-Commerce Strategies for

Entrepreneurs• DPA: 3510 Introduction to Arts

Management• DPA: 4510 Arts Leadership Seminar• ENTR: 4900 Academic Internship

Elective Courses (choose one):• ENTR: 4100 Practicum in

Entrepreneurship• ENTR: 4200 Entrepreneurship:

Business Consulting• ENTR: 4300 Advanced

Business Planning• ENTR: 4900 Academic Internship

Required Core Courses:• MGMT: 3100 Entrepreneurial Strategy• MGMT: 3200 Individual, Teams

& Organizations• ENTR: 3200 Entrepreneurial Marketing• MGMT: 3300 Strategic Human

Resource Management• MGMT: 4100 Dynamics of Negotiation• ENTR: 4400 Managing the

Growth Business

Required Core Courses:• ENTR: 2000 Entrepreneurship

& Innovation• ENTR: 3100 Entrepreneurial Finance• Choose two entrepreneurship electives from the course listing below.

CERTIFICATES

AC ADEMICS

MAJORSBBA in Management/Entrepreneurial Management TrackThis track is designed to teach real-world skills to prepare you for a variety of exciting career opportunities or to start and lead your own company someday. It’s fl exible, too: complete as a stand-alone degree or as a great second major for TCOB students.

BA in Enterprise LeadershipThe enterprise leadership major provides an option for CLAS students who want to focus on business leadership. The major presents a unique blend of skills, theory, and content, encouraging students to apply their knowledge and skills to entrepreneurial concepts and ventures. The program offers a combination of business and liberal arts approaches, and allows students to hone their skills in communication, leadership, innovation, and critical thinking.

CERTIFICATESCertifi cate in Entrepreneurial ManagementThis certifi cate teaches the fundamentals of business while placing emphasis on entrepreneurship and high-growth environments. It is the perfect complement to any undergraduate degree, whether you want to

quickly advance in your fi eld or start a business one day.

Technological Entrepreneurship Certifi cateThis program combines engineering technology, entrepreneurship, and business education to position students for success in today’s competitive work environment. Because innovation is critical to an organization’s success, it is a great addition to an engineering degree. Students develop management and leadership skills, as well as learn the process of starting and leading their own business one day.

Certifi cate in Performing Arts EntrepreneurshipThis unique program delivers the skills necessary to be a strong, creative candidate in the dynamic fi eld of the performing arts. Whether starting a business or better understanding how to manage a theatre, gallery or museum, this program offers a dynamic combination of skills. Certifi cates are not open to students earning the BBA in

Management/Entrepreneurial Management or the BA in Enterprise Leadership.

“I remember interning in New York City, sitting at MTV and having lunch, when I received a call from [JPEC] saying that I had won the Edward M. Moldt scholarship. It showed me that I was on the right track, and that you can dream big. Winning that award let me know that you can go for it as a student.”

Brandon Campbell, BA, Journalism and Mass Communication, International Studies, Entrepreneurial Management, ’04, Founder of Oneofakindtalent and LittleRockFashionWeek (LRFW)