The Iowa State University Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business prepares students for a future of progress — giving them the vision and skills to go out and make a difference in the world. The school combines quality curriculum, internationally-known faculty, and a welcoming atmosphere to create an unmatched business education, whether students are seeking degrees at the bachelor, masters, or PhD level.
Ivy College of Business is located in the Gerdin Business Building in Ames, Iowa. A new 45,000 square-foot expansion wing was added to the building with state-of-the-art facilities.
Ivy College of Business offers three MBA programs. The Full-Time MBA is a 24-month program taken on campus. The Professional MBA is a 24-month, part-time program for working professionals. The Executive MBA is a 21-month, hybrid program tailored for busy professionals in the food, agriculture, and biosystems industries.
The Ivy College of Business is accredited by AACSB. The AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.
All MBA students are considered for scholarships at the time of application and do not need to submit a separate application. Most scholarships are awarded for two semesters and range in amounts from 1,000-5,000 USD total.
The total number of small businesses in Iowa is over 272,000. These small businesses make up over 99% of Iowa businesses.
