A new major at the University of Iowa is in effect.

The Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurial Leadership — for liberal arts and sciences students — intends to provide both leadership and management education to students to develop skills for a professional career.

The program contains courses from the College of Liberal Arts and Science, the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, and the Tippie College of Business, according to a press release.

It brings together courses in math, statiatics, sociology, communications, business, and other fields.

— by Chris Higgins