Business Teaching
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Develop the skills to teach business with confidence and credibility. This program blends proven instructional strategies with the strength of a nationally recognized business school to help you guide students toward success.
- Begin Fall 2026
- Offered entirely online
- Part-time and full-time study options available
Features
- Entirely online coursework with in-person internship and student teaching experiences.
- Prepare to teach at the middle and secondary levels with coursework in entrepreneurship, business communication, financial skills, teaching methods and more.
- High-demand career opportunities with a 100% placement rate from UNI.
To qualify for admission, students must:
- Have an Associate of Arts (AA) degree or a business-related Associate of Science (AS) degree
Here to Help:
As an Online & Distance Education student, you’ll have a dedicated Academic Advisor to assist you with registering for classes, navigating the course sequence, preparing for graduation, and much more.
Lisa Jaeger
Enrollment Contact
lisa.jaeger@uni.edu
319-273-2504
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Delivered entirely online
Courses are offered entirely online using a combination of synchronous, evening video conferencing and asynchronous coursework utilizing Blackboard, a learning management system. This format allows for flexibility while still providing a sense of community with fellow classmates.
A flexible online pathway to become a teacher
Designed for those who are:
- Seeking an teacher licensure in Iowa
- Need flexibility due to family/work obligations or other life circumstances
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Delivered entirely online
Courses are offered entirely online using a combination of synchronous, evening video conferencing and asynchronous coursework utilizing Blackboard, a learning management system. This format allows for flexibility while still providing a sense of community with fellow classmates.
A flexible online pathway to become a teacher
Designed for those who are:
- Seeking an teacher licensure in Iowa
- Need flexibility due to family/work obligations or other life circumstances
Individualized support services
Throughout every step of your program, you'll have a dedicated team of support staff ready to assist you. You'll also have access to UNI services such as:
- Personalized academic advising
- Support from Financial Aid, Career Services and Rod Library staff
- Academic support and tutoring opportunities from the Learning Center
- Access to student accessibility services and staff
- Technical support assistance
Scholarships available
Future Ready Awards
Through the UNI at Iowa Community Colleges (UNI@IACC) initiative, students in the Business Teaching BA program may qualify to receive an award covering the difference between community college and UNI tuition. Award requirements include:
- an associate's degree or 24+ credits from an Iowa Community College
- a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be admissible to UNI
- submitting the FAFSA, demonstrating financial need
Completing the FAFSA will allow UNI to potentially reduce or eliminate a student's remaining balance through other forms of financial aid, based on availability.
T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships
Students may also qualify for the T.E.A.C.H. program which is a comprehensive scholarship program which may support tuition, release time and textbooks.
TEACH Grant
Students may also qualify for the TEACH Grant, a federal program that offers additional financial support to students preparing for careers in high‑need teaching fields and who commit to completing required service obligations after graduation. Eligible students must contact the UNI Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships for more information.
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Complete our online information request form. We'll send program updates, important information and application deadlines directly to your inbox!
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When applying, you'll need to have your unofficial transcripts sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
Contact Us
Our team of support staff is available to help you throughout your UNI journey.
Contact us at 319-273-7206 or online@uni.edu for assistance!
Delivery of the program is contingent on a sufficient number of students being accepted into the program.
This program meets the licensure requirements for the state of Iowa. For all other states and U.S. territories, please review our Professional Licensure Information page to determine if this program does or does not meet your state's licensure requirements.