We are Ivy!

At the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, we focus on job readiness. We bring together internationally known faculty, dedicated staff, high-quality programs, and state-of-the-art facilities to deliver business education for a rapidly changing world.

From day one, you’ll receive guidance from academic advisors, mentorship from world-renowned faculty, and support from the Ivy Writing and Speaking Center. You’ll gain real-world skills through internships, career coaching, and innovative programs that prepare you for a bright future. We work to ensure that you have both the technical and human skills necessary to succeed.

We are committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares you for real-world experiences and successful employment.

Join the largest undergraduate business college in Iowa!

We are the only business college at a public university in Iowa where all students are directly admitted into the college and into their major. That means you’re a business student on day one. You’ll have immediate access to the many resources available to you, including academic advising, career services, and assistance in our writing and speaking center — right away.

Female 2025 graduate walking across the stage at the Ivy Commencement ceremony.
International Programs at Ivy. Two students sightseeing.

About Ivy

At Ivy, you’ll explore the world of business in meaningful ways, both inside and outside of the classroom, through a variety of hands-on experiences, internships, co-ops, classroom projects, study abroad adventures, and more. You’ll have many opportunities to meet and learn from top leaders in business. At Ivy, we set you up for success!

Fall-2025 Ivy Magazine

What’s new at Ivy?

Ivy magazine is mailed to all alumni and friends of the college. It’s your place to read about the latest news from the Ivy College of Business. Each issue features details of new programs, the latest rankings, what’s happening in the college, and more.

Raj Agnihotri

At the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business, we prepare you for a future of progress, equipping you with the vision and skills to make a meaningful difference in the world.

Raj Agnihotri, Raisbeck Endowed Dean and Mary Warner Professor of Marketing, Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business

A college on the move

CYStarters student presenting his business startup.

Ranked #1 in Iowa and top 10 in the world

Choose the university ranked #9 in the world for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review. That makes us #4 in the Midwest and #1 in Iowa. Ivy rankings

Ivy College of Business

Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011
515-294-8300