The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age , disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705 (voice) and (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316. 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. 108 Pappajohn Business Building Suite S160 The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1994 Phone: (319) 335-1022 Fax: (319) 353-2445 Email: [email protected]Website: www.iowajpec.org Twitter: @iowajpec Facebook: /entrepreneurshipatiowa ENTREPRENEURIAL MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) offers students three hands-on programs: Entrepreneurial Management Institute (EMI), Iowa Innovation Associates (IIA), and Institute for International Business (IIB). These experiential opportunities allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom. Students in these programs will make professional connections across the state of Iowa by expanding their education through researching solutions to Iowa business challenges.
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The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age , disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, (319) 335-0705 (voice) and (319) 335-0697 (text), 202 Jessup Hall, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
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
The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) offers
students three hands-on programs: Entrepreneurial
Management Institute (EMI), Iowa Innovation Associates
(IIA), and Institute for International Business (IIB). These
experiential opportunities allow students to apply what
they have learned in the classroom. Students in these
programs will make professional connections across
the state of Iowa by expanding their education through
researching solutions to Iowa business challenges.
EntrEprEnEurial ManagEMEnt institutE (EMi)
Entrepreneurial Management Institute (EMI) is a partnership between the Tippie College of Business and the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC). Students serve as consultants to Iowa business organizations and entrepreneurs. They collaborate as a team with company leaders to develop unique strategic market research, competitive analysis, and financial assessments. Students earn three semester hours of credit and gain real-world experience. The participating businesses develop mentoring relationships and identify potential new hires.
How It WorksConsulting services are provided by teams of 3-5 University of Iowa students and are guided by a faculty advisor with extensive business experience. Teams are selected based on their areas of study and personal interests. In the first weeks of the semester, teams meet with the client to determine the scope of the project.
The EMI curriculum is designed for maximum performance for the client. Regularly scheduled meetings update clients with progress reports and appraisals. The final report is presented by each team, complete with findings and recommendations.
Professionalism and confidentiality are part of the consulting process and are graded components of the class.
“We had an excellent experience with our student teams. The students have been outstanding and their market analysis report was terrific. We are still using it when analyzing our competitors.” Kamath/Cardiostrong
iowa innovation associatEs (iia)
Iowa Innovation Associates (IIA) offers UI student entrepreneurs internships with business, industrial and non-profit organizations across the state. This program is available to entrepreneurial undergraduate, graduate and MBA students attending the University of Iowa. IIA interns work in Iowa City for 10 to 20 hours per week and may participate virtually if the internship is outside Johnson County.
“Our intern has been an absolute asset to Launch Services. He is quick on his feet, hard-working, and shows great initiative. We couldn’t have asked for a better intern.” Gerald Redlinger, Launch Services
How It WorksIIA allows students to match their career interest with real-world projects. Examples of IIA assignments are: technology commercialization, product design, social media marketing, software development, project development and market research. All IIA clients must present a job description for approval. Candidate resumes are generated by the Business Liaison, who will also serve to mentor students engaged in the IIA program.
For more information about:EMi visit: www.iowajpec.org/entrepreneur-support/emiiia visit: www.iowajpec.org/entrepreneur-support/iiaOr contact: Philip Jordan, Tippie Business Liaison: [email protected], Ph: 319-335-0959 and Fax: 319-343-2445iiB visit: www.iowajpec.org/internationalOr contact: Dimy Doresca, Lecturer and Director Institute for International [email protected], Ph: 319-335-1379 and Fax: 319-343-2445
institutE for intErnational BusinEss (iiB)
The Institute for International Business (IIB) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and skills in international business and education through research, education and consultation. IIB works as a partnership with the Entrepreneurial Management Institute to provide international business consulting services to small and medium sized Iowa companies who wish to pursue business opportunities globally.
How It WorksIIB works to promote Iowa’s current and future economic interests by fostering international entrepreneurship. IIB undergraduate and MBA students work in teams of 3-5 to identify and analyze international business opportunities. The Institute for International Business is directed by Dimy Doresca, a Certified Global Business Professional (CGBP), and an International Business Specialist with 15 years of international business development experience.
IIB client companies represent a diverse group of businesses from the non-profit sector, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), entrepreneurial-startups to engineering, software, manufacturing and financial services. Like the Entrepreneurial Management Institute, IIB has been created to deliver maximum performance for the client. Those participating can expect regularly scheduled meetings, progress reports and appraisals. The final report is presented by each team, complete with findings and recommendations.
