The University of Iowa’s Tippie School of Management M.B.A. program received high rankings in a recent survey conducted by The Economist, according to a UI press release.

The survey conducted by the London-based weekly ranked the M.B.A. program No. 59 in the world for 2011, compared with its No. 66 ranking in 2010. It is the only UI program in the magazine.

The ranking was based on feedback collected from alumni and current students. It reflected the effectiveness of opening new career opportunities for graduating students personal development and educational experience, salary increase, and networking potential.

— by Dora Grote