Iowa State University

Iowa State University
Ivy College of Business
2200 Gerdin Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011-2027

515-294-4111
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Accreditations:
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Iowa State University holds the AACSB accreditation.


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Full-time MBA

Ames
2-year, full-time program

SpecializationBusiness Analytics, Finance, Information Systems
Credits48 credits (Core credits: 30. Elective credits: 18)
IntakeFall
Application fee$60
Admission Requirements
  • TOEFL is mandatory for all international students unless you have received a college degree from a U.S. institution
  • Earn a bachelor’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution (except Puerto Rico) or a country where English is the only official language
  • A minimum of two years of professional work experience is strongly preferred
Application Checklist
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • TOEFL or IELTS (international students)
  • Scanned copies of official academic records and degree statements issued by any institution where you earned (or will earn) a bachelor’s, and any institution attended after that (e.g., graduate work, etc.)
  • Current resume
  • Contact information for two references
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Interview by Invitation
  • Online application
  • International Graduate Financial Statement (international students)

Professional MBA

Des Moines
Part-time program

Classes take place on evening in the Capital Square Building, located on the corner of 5th and Locust, in downtown Des Moines.
SpecializationAccounting, Business Analytics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, Supply Chain Managemen
Credits48 credits (Core credits: 30. Elective credits: 18)
IntakeSpring, Summer, Fall
Admission Requirements
  • A minimum of two years of professional work experience is strongly preferred
  • A bachelor's degree (in any major) from an accredited college or university
Application Checklist
  • GMAT or GRE, or Executive Assessment
  • TOEFL or IELTS (international students)
  • Transcripts from all completed degrees
  • Current resume
  • Contact information for two references
  • Personal Essay
  • Interview by Invitation
  • TOEFL or IELTS test scores are required for international applicants educated outside of the United States.
  • Online application

Executive MBA

Des Moines
Executive MBA program

Classes meet face-to-face every three weeks on Fridays and Saturdays.
Credits48
IntakeAugust
Cost$68,500
Admission Requirements
    4 year degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • A brief letter of interest
  • A letter of reference

MBA/Master of Community and Regional Planning

Ames
Dual program

Master of Finance/MBA

Ames
Dual program

Credits61 credits hour

Apparel, Merchandising & Design/MBA

Ames
Dual program

Credits65 to 68 credits hour
Duration3 years

MS in Information Systems(MSIS)/MBA

Ames
Dual program

Credits60 credit hours
DurationFull-time study: 2 years
Part-time study: 3 years

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)/MBA

Ames
Dual program

Concurrent degree program offered in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Credits206 credits

MArch/MBA

Ames
Dual program

Concurrent MBA: 3+2

Ames