The Business Administration program prepares students for careers in diverse areas of business and is based on a strong foundation of business and general education courses.
Upon completion of the program, students may choose to transfer to the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, the Mount Mercy University College of Business, the Stead Department of Business Administration and Economics at Coe College, and the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa, or go directly into the workforce with a marketable credential.
Kirkwood is the affordable option! We offer more than $3 million in scholarships every year.
Graduates of the Business Administration program will be able to:
Upon completion of the program, students may choose to transfer to the Henry B. Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, the Mount Mercy University College of Business, the Stead Department of Business Administration and Economics at Coe College, and the Wilson College of Business at the University of Northern Iowa, or go directly into the workforce with a marketable credential.
School Year: 2025–26
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
| Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit Hours per Semester | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 65 |
| In-State Tuition | $3,757 | $3,536 | $3,536 | $3,757 | $14,586 |
| Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $200 |
| Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $691 | $743 | $645 | $735 | $2,814 |
| Course/Section Fees | $26 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26 |
| Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Estimated Cost | $4,542 | $4,329 | $4,231 | $4,542 | $17,644 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $221 (In-State), $296 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change.
To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Career opportunities include:
Students are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of Future Business Leaders of America, INC. (FBLA), the largest business Career and Technical Student Organization in the world, helping more than 230,000 members prepare for careers in business each year.
FBLA is a recognized member of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
The Business Administration Transfer program will positively impact the student by providing quality education in industry-identified technical skills, soft skills, and business-management knowledge. Students are encouraged to become life-long learners while making a productive contribution to their community and society.