Upper Iowa University
Online Program
1101 5th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265

Phone: (515)369-7777
Toll-free: (800)603-3756
Fax: (515)225-8165
Email: online@uiu.edu

The University: Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University has its main campus in Fayette in the scenic Volga River Valley of northeast Iowa and is the largest private university in Iowa.

The University offers relevant, quality degree programs to almost 6,000 students at its residential campus, at learning centers in the US and foreign countries, through independent study and through its Online Program.  The University offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs and serves both traditional and mature learners.

Upper Iowa University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.  UIU is a member of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration(NASPAA).

Why Choose UIU Online?   There are literally dozens of online programs for you to consider. Your choice of the online program in which you enroll is important to your future success - knowledge matters. The UIU Online Program is the the top ranked online program in the nation according to Online Education Database among over 40 programs evaluated. You can pay more for tuition, but you cannot find a higher ranked program. The UIU Online Program is designed to provide quality academics at reasonable tuition. That's why our MBA has been rated as a Best Buy Distance MBA since 2004 by geteducated.com.

The UIU Online Program is designed to meet the needs of working adults. We are 100% asynchronous so that you can "be in class" any time of the day that fits your schedule. We know your time is scarce, so there are never any required on-campus or residential requirements to complete your degree.

Unlike some programs that admit almost anyone regardless of ability, the UIU Online Program is serious education for serious students and admits only those students who meet our standards. That means that your classmates are in class to learn, just like you.

Our courses are offered in convenient and effective 8-week terms and are led by supportive and caring faculty members, who combine strong academic qualifications with extensive real-world experience. You do not need to sacrifice academic quality for the convenience of an affordable online program.

Our Graduate Programs: UIU's online Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Administration degree programs are designed to provide you the mix of theory and application that builds executive careers.


      MBA

Areas of academic emphasis in the Master of Business Administration program include:

  • Accounting
  • Human Resources Management
  • Quality Management
  • Organizational Development
  • Global Business
  • Corporate Financial Management
      MPA

Areas of academic emphasis in the Master of Public Administration program include:

  • Public Personnel Management
  • Administration of Justice
  • Health and Human Services
  • Homeland Security

UIU accepts applications for the MBA and MPA programs throughout the year and admitted students may begin studies during any of the six 8-week terms scheduled each year.  Masters degree applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher are not required to take the GRE or GMAT.

Our Undergraduate Programs: UIU Online offers a broad range of undergraduate degree programs to help you attain your career goals.

Want a career in business? We offer majors in:

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Human Resourse Management
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Management
  • Technology and Information Management

Interested in public service and helping others? Consider majoring in:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • Public Administration
  • Health Service Administration
  • Human Services
  • Psychology
  • Social Science
Get ready to take the next step to get ready to advance your career. Explore the advantages that an education through Upper Iowa University's Online Program can offer...just click here to request more information.