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The Ivy College of Business MBA

Voted “Best MBA Program in Des Moines” consecutively since 2018

Watch your career and salary soar with an MBA from Iowa State University. Whether you’re looking to get ahead or you want to make a change, the Ivy MBA will get you there.

The professional MBA (PMBA) is a part-time program where you will learn from top-ranked, internationally-known faculty while honing real-world business skills like strategic thinking and problem-solving. This dynamic program is offered fully online or as a hybrid, with one class each week that meets in person in downtown Des Moines. This part-time MBA program gives you the full Ivy experience.

The PMBA is a 42-credit program with rolling admission. This means you can start the program any semester: spring, summer, or fall.

You can also customize your degree to suit your unique learning objectives and career aspirations by adding a specialization, certification, or pursuing a double degree. It could be accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, or leadership, just to name a few.

Students also have the option to earn three elective credits by going on an MBA international study tour. Previous study tours have traveled to Italy, Switzerland, China, and Brazil, among many other countries all over the world.

Learn more about the Ivy MBA.

Joseph Herst, PMBA graduate student

Two years ago I started this wonderful program and I couldn’t imagine not having done it. I’ve made some of the best friends I’ve ever made and learned the most I’ve ever learned!

Joseph Herst, professional MBA graduate student, Ivy College of Business

June 4, 2024