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full-time

EDUCATION

on a

part-time

SCHEDULE


Iowa State University

College of Business

Dr. Charles B. Handy Graduate Programs Office

1360 Gerdin Business Building

Ames, Iowa 50011-1350

Phone: 515 294-8118

Toll-free: 877 ISU-4MBA (877 478-4622)

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.iowastatemba.com

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Vietnam Era Veteran. Any persons having inquiries concerning this may contact the Director of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 515 294-7612.


An MBA should be more than a list of classes to complete.

At Iowa State University, our part-time Master of

Business Administration students receive the complete

MBA experience while on a part-time schedule.

Top faculty, career services and individual attention are some of

the features that separate the Iowa State part-time MBA program

from the competition. As one of our students, you will network

with your peers, develop your management style and enhance

your communication skills. When you graduate, you

will be ready for the next step in your career.

FAST FACTS:

The College of

Business at Iowa

State University

is accredited by

AACSB International

- The Association to

Advance Collegiate

Schools of Business.

Learn more about

AACSB accreditation

at www.aacsb.edu.

Iowa State University

is accredited by the

Higher Learning

Commission, a

commission of

the North Central

Association of Colleges

and Schools.


Business majors: individuals looking to advance within their companies and/or move into management roles

Non-business majors: individuals interested in receiving a formal business education, complementing their technology or science-based fields, or career changers


THE ISU ADVANTAGE

In today’s work environment, several traits can set you apart from the competition: your

education level, your interpersonal skills, and the ability to think critically and communicate

effectively. To prepare our students for advancement, the Iowa State part-time MBA

program builds these components into the classroom experience. When you graduate, not

only will you be equipped with the latest business knowledge, but you will also be a more

effective presenter, stronger team member, and a more confident leader.

The Iowa State part-time MBA program is unique in its delivery of the core curriculum. As a

student, you will progress through the lock-step core curriculum in a cohort. Teamwork is

an essential component of the program. Student core teams are assigned at the beginning

of the core curriculum; the teams work together throughout the core coursework just as they

would in a professional work situation. This stability builds team efficiency while teaching

delegation, trust, leadership, and working relationship skills. You will move independent of

your team when you customize your MBA with electives.

CURRICULUM

FAST FACTS:

48 credits total

- 30 core credits

- 18 elective credits

2 nights a week in

Des Moines, IA


“The team approach is clearly the outstanding piece of this program.

I have truly enjoyed meeting and working with some exceptional

individuals. They have helped me grow and supported me through this

MBA journey.”

Kristin SaddorisVice President of DevelopmentHubbell Realty CompanyWest Des Moines, IA


THE FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE

A part-time MBA program should not mean part-time services. Our part-time MBA students

receive the same personal attention as our full-time MBA students. Student advising isn’t

just over email; individual appointments are held in Des Moines and Ames.

Our close proximity to Ames allows Iowa State to utilize the same professors that teach in

the full-time MBA program, ensuring quality throughout our MBA. When you are finished

with your MBA, whether you are ready to advance within your company, rebrand yourself

or reinvent your career, our skilled career services staff is available to assist you.

CAREER

SERVICES

FAST FACTS:

Career Services

includes reviewing

resumes,

interviewing advice,

& networking with

alumni of the MBA

program.

ISU MBA students

represent more than

200 companies &

organizations.


Corporate social responsibility is a core value in the Iowa State MBA and is interwoven throughout the core curriculum. Students will learn how their decisions as leaders can have implications for the social, economical, and environmental well-being of all stakeholders.


ACADEMICS

The 30-credit core curriculum takes a progressive approach, guiding you through business

education in a logical, comprehensive manner. Classes have been carefully sequenced in a

manner that ensures optimal understanding of course material. During the core curriculum,

our part-time MBA students carry six-credits per semester. By attending classes two

evenings per week in Des Moines, you will find a healthy balance between work, school,

and personal commitments.

Our schedule is designed to help you obtain your MBA and advance your career in less than

3 years. You can take advantage of the intersession electives and study abroad elective

to accelerate your coursework and graduate in as little as 2 years. This schedule respects

that you, while busy professionally and personally, are ready for career advancement and

allows you to complete the MBA in a timely manner. A convenient core class schedule of

evening courses in Des Moines is provided a year in advance to allow you adequate time to

plan accordingly.

FAST FACTS:

Part-time MBA

classes are

taught by the

same professors

who teach

full-time MBA

classes, providing

consistency and

quality throughout

both programs.


“There are several opportunities to specialize and I am pursuing a dual degree

with the MBA and the MS in Information Systems. My advice to you is to set

specific, realistic, attainable and timely goals before entering the program.

Utilize the great classes, professors, students and resources to achieve this

goal, and then reap the results of this hard work by seeing your professional

performance and opportunities in the workplace significantly improve.”

John GiftTeam Leader of Enterprise Portfolio ManagementBusiness & Technology Analysis & TestingWellmark BlueCross Blue Shield of IowaDes Moines, IA


YOUR AMBITION, OUR MBA

We know that you have unique goals in mind when you begin your MBA program and are

encouraged to tailor your MBA program accordingly. You will customize your MBA degree

through 18 credits of electives. Electives are offered in the evenings in Des Moines and

Ames, with one online elective a semester to provide flexibility. In addition, five areas of

specialization are offered:

Accounting

Finance

Marketing

Supply Chain Management

Technology and Innovation Management

Students also have the option to customize their program by hand-selecting each elective,

rather than following a specialization track.

FAST FACTS:

Experts in their

fields, Iowa State

faculty from

finance, accounting,

management,

marketing, supply

chain management,

& management

information systems

make up the core

faculty.


Part-time students can apply to begin the MBA program in the spring, summer, or fall semester.


APPLYING FOR APPLICATION DEADLINE ORDER OF COURSEWORK

Spring Semester ............... December 1 .............................. Begin with Spring electives,

Summer core classes, Fall cohort

Summer Semester ............ April 1 ....................................... Begin with Summer core

classes or electives, Fall cohort

Fall Semester ..................... July 15 ....................................... Begin with Fall cohort

APPLICATION MATERIALS

Online application form

Official transcripts (ISU alumni excluded)

GMAT

TOEFL*

3 Letters of Recommendation

3 Essays

Resume

*if English is not your native language

APPLICATION INFORMATION

There are no business prerequisites for

the Iowa State MBA. Applications are

reviewed year-round.

The admissions committee usually

reaches a decision within two to three

weeks of receiving an application.

Applicants are emailed with the decision

as soon as it is available.

APPLY NOW:


Submit essays and

resume to:

[email protected]

Questions? Contact

the business

graduate office at:

515.294.8118 or

[email protected]


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