1999 Profile Update
School Statistics
Graduates' Comments
STRATEGY FOR APPLICANTS
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Iowa has seen a dropoff in applications in the last year, from 762 for the class of 1999 to 662 for the class of 2000. The school has also indicated that it would like to expand enrollment somewhat, to about 100 students per class, so you may find it easier to get in to the B-school now than it was a couple of years ago. That said, however, you'll also find that the average GMAT has increased, from 589 for the class of `98 to 613 for the class of 2000, as has average work experience -- whereas 20 percent of the class of `98 had less than a year of previous full-time work before entering the program, just 7 percent of the class of 2000 falls into that category. You'll also find that admissions interviews, once a rare occurrence, are now required, either on campus or by telephone with admissions staff, or with an Iowa alum in your local area.
The school says it places a good deal of emphasis on essays, so you'll want to spend some time crafting your answers to the three questions on the application that have to do with how an Iowa education fits into your career plans, how you've demonstrated potential for success, and how classmates might learn from you. You've got plenty of time to apply -- the school's final deadline for fall admission isn't until July 15.
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CURRICULUM
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Electives available in 1998: 81
New electives in past three years: 24%
The core curriculum was last revised in: 1998
Accelerated MBA program offered?
No
New Courses in Past Three Years
Financial Information Technology, Applied Securities, Securities Management I & II, Dynamics of Consulting, Leadership and Personal Development, Software Engineering, Electronic Commerce, Computer & Network Security, Telecommunications, Operations Management-Kaizen, Commerce on the Web, Marketing Geographic Information Systems, Database/Direct Marketing Analysis for Marketing Decisions, Franchising, Data Product Design & Development, Technology Applications for Entrepreneurs, Managing Technology Transfer; Persuasion & Communication.
Most Popular Electives
Advertising and Promotions Strategy, Advanced Corporate Finance, Applied Securities Management (Henry Fund), Corporate Finance
Most Popular Professors
Thomas Gruca, Baba Shiv, Tim Judge, Bruce Johnson, Tim Loughran, Jude West
Majors or Concentrations Added in Past Three Years
Entrepreneurship, Management Information Systems
Teaching Methods
Lecture: 40%
Case Study: 40%
Team Projects/Presentations, Panel Discussions, Outside Speakers: 20%
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93 |
| Adjunct or visiting faculty: |
26 |
| Average core class size: |
40 |
| Average elective class size: |
24 |
Laptop computer required?
No
Grading System
Grades are based on the traditional 4.0 scale, with letter grades of A - F (A equaling a 4.0).
Exchange Programs or International Campuses
Johann Wolfgang Goethe University (Frankfurt, Germany); Ecole Superieure de Commerce (Amiens, France); Wirtschafts Universitat, University of Vienna (Vienna);
Best Areas of Study
Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management Information Systems
Areas School Would Like to Improve
General Management/Strategy
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1998 PLACEMENT
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On-campus recruiters for graduates: 111
On-campus recruiters for first-year internships: 34
On-campus student full-time job interviews: approx. 292
On-campus student internship interviews: 205
Job opportunities posted via the Internet or E-mail: 320
Top Employers/Number of 1998 Hires
| Bandag |
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6 |
| Pillsbury |
6 |
| Rockwell International |
6 |
| Sprint |
5 |
| Silgan Container |
3 |
| U.S. Bancorp |
3 |
| Lake West Group |
3 |
| Bank of Nova Scotia |
2 |
| John Deere Credit Co. |
2 |
| Oscar Mayer Div., Kraft Foods |
2 |
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ALUMNI NETWORK
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Number of living alumni: 3,820
Alums who gave to the school during the 1997/98 academic year: 6.6%
Median alumni gift: $100
Number of alumni clubs: 0
Number of dues-paying members: 0
Number of staffers devoted to MBA alumni relations: 0
Placement services offered for alumni?
Yes
Description of Alumni Placement Services
Alums have access to job listings via JOBTRAK. They are also privy to individual career advising,
Web-based resources, and advice via alumni/company networking contacts.
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Key Contacts
School Web Site
E-Mail:
iowamba@uiowa.edu
Address:
Tippie College of Business
108 Pappajohn Business Administration
Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
Dean:
Gary C. Fethke
(319) 335-0866
Director of MBA Programs:
Gary J. Gaeth, Associate Dean
(319) 335-1039
Director of Admissions:
Mary Spreen
(319) 335-1039 or 1-800-MBA-IOWA
Director of Alumni Relations:
Sharon E. Scheib
(319) 335-0867
Director of Financial Aid:
Mary Spreen
(319) 335-1039 or 1-800-MBA-IOWA
Director of Career Services:
Kathie Decker
(319) 335-1021
Application Deadlines:
U.S.
July 15, 1999
International
April 15, 1999
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