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Ivy MBA is voted Best MBA Program in Des Moines — eight years running

It’s official

Business-Record-Best-of-Des-Moines logoThe votes are in, and the Debbie and Jerry Ivy College of Business professional (part-time) MBA program is number one in Des Moines. Each year, the Business Record asks readers to select the “best of” in many categories, including CEO, MBA program, company to work for, and other categories.

“The Ivy MBA has been voted the Best MBA Program in Des Moines every year since 2018,” said Raisbeck Endowed Dean Raj Agnihotri. “This clearly shows how well our program is respected. We work tirelessly to provide excellence at every level. Much of that is accomplished by having internationally known faculty leading in the classroom.”

The part-time MBA is now offered fully online, making it easy to fit into anyone’s busy schedule. It’s designed for working professionals who want to take their careers to new heights. Through experiential and team-based learning opportunities, students gain real-world experience they can apply to their careers immediately.

What makes us unique

With the Ivy MBA, students can specialize in multiple areas, including accounting, business analytics, finance, information systems, marketing, leadership, and supply chain management, to meet their needs and career goals. Students also have international study abroad opportunities and access to career coaching.

You get a return on investment

For graduates of the online MBA program, the return on investment is quick. Soon after graduating, alumni report seeing up to a 25 percent salary increase as they transition into higher-level roles. This significant increase nearly pays for the cost of the program, with graduates seeing an average salary of nearly $90,000. Within just a few years, some alumni are doubling their salaries, leveraging their enhanced business knowledge, newfound confidence, and professional networks to propel their careers forward.

Students can begin the program in the spring, summer, or fall semesters. To learn more about the Ivy MBA, contact busgrad@iastate.edu.

Propel your career forward

Busy schedule? No problem. The Ivy online MBA is designed for working professionals, giving you career-boosting skills with the flexibility to take classes wherever you are.

September 19, 2025