University of Iowa Tippie MBA programme – a life-changing experience
Students who are accepted into the University of Iowa Tippie MBA programme can expect to be challenged by real-world situations and solve issues they are likely to face as they develop their careers.
Students who are accepted into the University of Iowa Tippie MBA programme can expect to be challenged by real-world situations and solve issues they are likely to face as they develop their careers.
Consistently ranked as one of the world’s leading MBA programmes, the curriculum is designed to meet the requirements of working professionals who aspire to become global business managers and leaders. The Financial Times recently ranked the Tippie MBA ninth in finance worldwide and number one among public MBA programmes in the US.
Carmen Lam, chief executive officer at Principal Global Investors (Asia), says she was attracted to the programme because of the strength and depth of the curriculum, the student mix and the internationally recognised faculty. “When I was researching MBA programmes, the Tippie MBA stood out because of the comprehensive curriculum that covers areas you don’t find in text books,” says Lam, who in the space of 20 years has advanced her career from being a secretary to CEO of a diversified asset management company.
Describing her Tippie MBA experiences as a “life-changing event”, Lam says the programme is more than a business education. For instance, the programme’s instructional strategy facilitates the exchange of experiences and ideas as an integral part of the learning process. “The programme provides a firm platform for daily decision making and a diverse toolkit for future career advancement,” says Lam.
“You have the opportunity to develop the skill sets needed to be an effective leader that are consistent with the diversity and complexity of rapidly changing business operations,” says Lam. She adds that in much the same way that pilots are trained through flight simulators, students are exposed to a number of experiences and tasks that reinforce business management concepts.
Lam said the Tippie MBA offers her a firm platform for everyday decision making and a diverse toolkit for future career progress.
Offered in Hong Kong as a part-time programme, the courses are taught face-to-face by the same faculty that teach the on-campus Tippie MBA programme in Iowa. In addition, students also benefit from a few carefully selected local faculty who are experienced educators and possess core competencies that will enhance the applicability of the courses to the Asian economy and marketplace.
