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
Features
- Entirely online coursework with in-person internship and student teaching experiences.
- Prepare to teach at the middle, secondary and post-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 AA degree or a business-related AS degree
- Hold 30+ semester hours and a 2.50+ GPA
- Earn C– or better in ECON 1041 and required statistics courses (ECON 2090 or ECON 1011)
- Complete an approved English composition course (e.g., ENGLISH 1005)
- Complete TEACHING 2020 (or equivalent) and submit an application to the Teacher Education Program
- Take the ALEKS Math Placement Exam
- Complete both an introductory and business statistics course
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.
James Prier
Program Contact & Advisor
Wilson College of Business, Office for Professional Distinction
james.prier@uni.edu
319-273-2144
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.
Express Interest
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.