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The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center at The University of Iowa is a specialized university program and curriculum focused on the study of entrepreneurship and business creation.
About the program
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) is a unique partnership within The University of Iowa among the Henry B. Tippie College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and University of Iowa health sciences. JPEC was founded in 1996 through a generous gift from John and Mary Pappajohn of Des Moines, Iowa.
The University of Iowa is committed to being a national leader in teaching and supporting innovation and entrepreneurial development. The University's undergraduate program has been recognized as a National Model Program by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Additionally, the University is regularly rated as one of the top 25 entrepreneurship programs in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review.
JPEC offers a comprehensive entrepreneurial education program to all Iowans. All undergraduate students at The University of Iowa may earn a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management in addition to their undergraduate degree. Advanced courses are offered to MBA students on campus and at several locations across the state of Iowa.
JPEC plays an important role in the development of Iowa-based technology and high-growth start-up companies. Whether providing one-on-one consulting services, directing UI students on advanced field study projects, or providing training and seminars to business executives, JPEC seeks to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.
Contact
Address:
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center
The University of Iowa
108 Pappajohn Business Building, Suite S160
Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1994
Phone: (319) 335-1022
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.iowajpec.org/
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