MBA Part Time Program Brochure

full-time EDUCATION on a part-time SCHEDULE

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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: busgrad@iastate.edu 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.

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FAST FACTS: The College of Business at Iowa State University is accredited by AACSB International

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

At Iowa State University, our part-time Master of

- The Association to

Business Administration students receive the complete

Advance Collegiate

MBA experience while on a part-time schedule.

Schools of Business.

Learn more about AACSB accreditation

Top faculty, career services and individual attention are some of

at www.aacsb.edu.

the features that separate the Iowa State part-time MBA program from the competition. As one of our students, you will network

Iowa State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a

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.

commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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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

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THE ISU ADVANTAGE

CURRICULUM FAST FACTS:

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.

48 credits total - 30 core credits

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.

- 18 elective credits 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

2 nights a week in Des Moines, IA

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.

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“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 Saddoris

Vice President of Development Hubbell Realty Company West Des Moines, IA

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CAREER SERVICES FAST FACTS:

THE FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE A part-time MBA program should not mean part-time services. Our part-time MBA students

Career Services includes reviewing

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.

resumes, interviewing advice, & networking with alumni of the MBA program.

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.

ISU MBA students represent more than 200 companies & organizations. www.iowastatemba.com

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.

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FAST FACTS:

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

Part-time MBA

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,

classes are

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

taught by the

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

same professors

and personal commitments.

who teach

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

full-time MBA

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

classes, providing

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

consistency and

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

quality throughout

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

both programs.

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“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 Gift

Team Leader of Enterprise Portfolio Management Business & Technology Analysis & Testing Wellmark BlueCross Blue Shield of Iowa Des Moines, IA

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YOUR AMBITION, OUR MBA FAST FACTS: We know that you have unique goals in mind when you begin your MBA program and are

Experts in their fields, Iowa State faculty from

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:

finance, accounting, management, marketing, supply chain management, & management

Accounting Finance Marketing Supply Chain Management Technology and Innovation Management

information systems make up the core faculty.

Students also have the option to customize their program by hand-selecting each elective, rather than following a specialization track.

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

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APPLICATION MATERIALS

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Online application form

There are no business prerequisites for

Official transcripts (ISU alumni excluded)

the Iowa State MBA. Applications are

GMAT

reviewed year-round.

TOEFL* Submit essays and resume to: busgrad@iastate.edu

3 Letters of Recommendation

The admissions committee usually

3 Essays

reaches a decision within two to three

Resume

weeks of receiving an application.

*if English is not your native language

Applicants are emailed with the decision as soon as it is available.

Questions? Contact the business graduate office at:

APPLYING FOR

APPLICATION DEADLINE

ORDER OF COURSEWORK

515.294.8118 or

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

busgrad@iastate.edu

Summer core classes, Fall cohort

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

classes or electives, Fall cohort

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