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programs/mba/iowa-state-university-ivy-qs-mba
Salary & Career
avg salary$93,000
employed at 3mo86%
Program Info
duration2 years
tuition$52,176
formatFull-time
teachingMix of case-study method, team-based projects, and experiential learning
Class Profile
class size25-30
avg age27
avg work experience4 years
women %30%
international %45%
Rankings
QS rank#339
tierIII
Admissions
GMAT Range
550-650
TOEFL Min
80+
IELTS Min
6.5+
GRE
Accepted
Application Deadlines
round1October 15
round2January 15
round3March 15
Curriculum
Core Courses
ACCT 581: Accounting for Decision MakingFIN 501: Financial Valuation and Corporate StrategyMGMT 502: Organizational BehaviorMGMT 503: Professional Responsibility in Business and SocietyMGMT 504: Strategic ManagementMIS 501: Management Information SystemsMKT 501: MarketingSCM 501: Supply Chain ManagementSTAT 568: Applied Business Statistics
Elective Areas
AccountingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceInformation SystemsMarketingSupply Chain Management
Concentrations
AccountingBusiness AnalyticsFinanceInformation SystemsMarketingSupply Chain Management
Top Recruiters
John DeerePrincipal Financial GroupCorteva Agriscience
Top Industries
FinanceSupply ChainMarketing
Program Highlights
  • -Experiential learning
  • -Small class sizes
  • -Personalized career coaching
ROI
total cost$52,176
program typeFull-time
APPLICATION TIMELINE
# plan your timeline for MBA
deadline:
Oct 15, 2002
[!] Deadline passed remaining
progress:0/25 tasks
what_ready:
# reminders:
- ⚠️ URGENT: Less than 3 months until deadline - prioritize immediately
- Consider taking GMAT within 4 weeks - limited prep time remaining
- Focus on essay quality - this is your strongest differentiator now
- Reach out to recommenders immediately - they need advance notice
TIMELINE BREAKDOWN
[done]GMAT/GRE Preparation
# Study and take standardized test
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Jul 15, 2002 (-8815 days)
[done]Document Gathering
# Collect transcripts and credentials
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Letters of Recommendation
# Request and follow up on references
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Aug 15, 2002 (-8784 days)
[done]Essay Writing
# Draft and refine application essays
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Sep 15, 2002 (-8753 days)
[done]Final Review & Submission
# Complete and submit application
[completed]
Sep 2, 2026Oct 15, 2002 (-8723 days)
# general guide only. check official website for requirements.
ADMISSION CALCULATOR
MBA
gpa (0-4.0):
>
gmat (200-800):
>
work_experience (yrs):
>
admission_probability:
60%
[target]
[+]gpa: strong
[~]test: average
[~]exp: average
recommendations:
- Seek leadership opportunities in current role
# estimate only. actual decisions consider essays, interviews, etc.
data: Financial Times & QS 2025
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