The external degree program, which began in 1972, has been successfully delivered to more than 10,000 learners. The University has an 80 percent course completion rate within the external degree program. Upper Iowa's external degree program was one of the first and most successful in the United States and continues to be a vital component in serving both civilian and military learners worldwide. Delivery Media Students communicate with instructors via e-mail, fax, and regular mail. Classes are self-paced with no minimum completion time.
Most work is accomplished off-line, or through asynchronous communication.
Programs of Study Upper Iowa University has a long history of offering high-quality degree programs through distance learning. Upper Iowa's online program offers a Master of Arts in Business Leadership with areas of emphasis in accounting, human resources management, quality management, and organizational development. During an intensive week-long session held on the Fayette campus, students have the opportunity to earn 3 semester hours of undergraduate credit while visiting the residential campus and networking with other learners from around the world. Credit Options Full credit is given for college-level courses completed at regionally accredited colleges and universities. Faculty Upper Iowa University has more than 100 faculty members, all of whom have doctorates or terminal degrees.