University of Northern Iowa

Business Teaching Majors

Summary

 

Business teachers at the middle school, secondary and postsecondary levels are facing ever-changing technology. The business teaching major in the Department of Management at the University of Northern Iowa strives to prepare its graduates for this constantly changing environment. Students receive preparation in educational concepts that can be applied to international business instruction. Business teaching graduates receive licensure to teach in all areas of general business, accounting and consumer economics. Additional licensure can be obtained in the office field and in the marketing/office/multi-occupation vocational fields.

 

Major:

Business Teaching, B.A.

 

Minor:

Business Teaching

 

(Click major/minor/certificate title to see typical courses for the program)

 

Common minors pursued

Business communication minor

Economics minor

Office licensure

 

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Unique Features

  • Outstanding faculty, 90 percent of whom hold the highest earned degree in their field, who have won teaching awards and are known nationally for contributions to the field

  • Information Systems Research Lab and computer-supported classrooms

  • Use of video and multimedia techniques

  • Visiting business executives in the classroom

  • Phi Beta Lambda student organization

  • Pi Omega Pi honorary student organization

  • Student teaching opportunities worldwide

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Facilities

 

The College of Business Administration is housed in a 100,000-square-foot, $10.2 million building completed in 1990. Computer laboratories and computer-assisted classrooms provide students with access to state-of-the-art software and technology. Computer linkages across campus, the nation and the world enable students to access databases and a vast array of resources for solving business problems. Career opportunities Recruiters for school systems across the nation hire UNI business teaching graduates because of the college’s proven reputation in producing outstanding business educators.

 

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Scholarships

 

The Department of Management offers the following scholarships to current majors:

  • Katherine S. Humphrey Memorial Scholarship — $250 (2)
  • Lloyd V. Douglas Memorial Scholarship — $250
  • Aegon U.S.A. — $1,000

More information on department scholarships can found at Financial Aid.

 

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