1. 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: iowajpec@uiowa.edu
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.

2. 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 Works
Consulting services are provided by teams of 3-5 University of Iowa
studentsandareguidedbyafacultyadvisorwithextensivebusiness
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.
Professionalismandconfidentialityarepartoftheconsultingprocess
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 Works
IIA 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
resumesaregeneratedbytheBusinessLiaison,whowillalsoserveto
mentor students engaged in the IIA program.
For more information about:
EMI visit: www.iowajpec.org/entrepreneur-support/emi
IIA visit: www.iowajpec.org/entrepreneur-support/iia
Or contact: Philip Jordan, Tippie Business Liaison:
philip-jordan@uiowa.edu, Ph: 319-335-0959 and Fax: 319-343-2445
IIB visit: www.iowajpec.org/international
Or contact: Dimy Doresca, Lecturer and Director
Institute for International Business
dimy-doresca@uiowa.edu, 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 Works
IIB 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
andfinancialservices.LiketheEntrepreneurialManagementInstitute,
IIBhasbeencreatedtodelivermaximumperformancefortheclient.
Those participating can expect regularly scheduled meetings,
progress reports and appraisals. The final report is presented by
each team, complete with findings and recommendations.
Phil Jordan Dimy Doresca