The votes are in, and the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business professional (part-time) MBA program is number one in Des Moines. Each year, the Business Record asks readers to select the “best of” in many categories, including CEO, MBA program, company to work for, and other categories.
“The Ivy MBA has been voted the Best MBA Program in Des Moines every year since 2018,” said Raisbeck Endowed Dean David Spalding. “This clearly shows how well our program is respected in Iowa. We work tirelessly to provide excellence at every level. Much of that is accomplished by having internationally known faculty leading in the classroom. We look forward to continuing to provide high-quality education for working professionals across Iowa and the Midwest.”
Offered both online or as a hybrid in Des Moines, the professional MBA program is designed for working professionals who want to take their careers to new heights. Through experiential and team-based learning opportunities, students gain real-world experience they can apply to their careers immediately. Students can specialize in multiple areas, including accounting, business analytics, finance, information systems, marketing, leadership and supply chain management, to meet their needs and career goals.
For current MBA student Joseph Herst, the flexibility to balance coursework with his full-time job was a key factor in his decision to choose the program. Students meet in person at Capital Square for core classes and can take in-person or online classes for their electives.
“I wanted to go back to school and continue my education to develop the skills that I was missing and have the chance to learn from both the professors and my fellow classmates. I also did not want to quit my day job. Iowa State’s professional MBA program just made complete sense,” Herst said. “I needed the part-time, night classes so I could continue to work, and what has been nice is how multifaceted the courses have been with online learning, team projects, and in-class instruction.”
In the professional MBA program, students not only gain the knowledge and skills to advance their careers, but they also build valuable connections with classmates, faculty and staff, which has been one of the highlights of the program for Herst.
“I know the idea of going to class is not everyone’s favorite idea after a full-time job, but my wife knows how much I look forward to seeing everyone. It is a highlight of the week, and I have made some very close friends.”
About the Ivy MBA in Des Moines:
Since 1999, the Ivy professional (part-time) MBA program has given Iowa’s best and brightest the tools they need to make their mark. The team-based program provides an opportunity to learn foundational business principles while building a network and learning from other students’ experiences. It is also available in both a hybrid and an online format to fit the needs of working professionals.
The professional MBA program consists of 10 core courses (30 credits) and four elective courses (12 credits). Students can begin the program in the spring, summer, or fall semesters. To learn more about the Ivy MBA, contact busgrad@iastate.edu.
September 20, 2024
