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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Iowa State UniversityThis degree at Iowa State University's Ivy College of Business offers a rigorous, interdisciplinary education that blends the analytical tools of economics with the practical frameworks of business. Designed for students aiming for careers in upper-level management, consulting, finance, or public policy, the program prepares graduates for both the workplace and further study, including MBA or law school pathways.
The curriculum provides a solid grounding in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory while enhancing skills in quantitative analysis, strategic decision-making, and data interpretation. Students benefit from AACSB accreditation, strong faculty mentorship, and direct access to both the Ivy College of Business and the Department of Economics.
Course overview:
Year 1: Core foundation in micro/macroeconomics, mathematics for business, composition, and introductory business coursework
Year 2: Intermediate microeconomics, statistics, speech communication, global perspective courses, and PHIL 2300 (ethics)
Year 3: Money and banking, upper-level economics electives, and advanced business core modules
Year 4: Managerial economics, two 4000-level economics electives, capstone (MGMT 4780), and additional general education
Internships: Available from the first or second summer with strong employer engagement
Career Coaching: Professional advisors help with resume building, networking, and placement
Student Support: Dual advising from both the Ivy College of Business and the Department of Economics
Scholarships: Multiple merit-based and need-based awards available through the business school
Capstone course (MGMT 4780): Applies business concepts to strategic decision-making challenges
Ideal preparation for graduate programs such as MBA, economics, public policy, or law
Broad career options in finance, consulting, management, analytics, and public service
Development of quantitative, communication, and ethical reasoning skills
Access to Iowa State’s robust career services, internship pipeline, and job placement support
Average completion time is 4 years, with most students engaging in at least one internship
School Report, and Final Report RequiredTOEFL (IBT): Score of 71, with a minimum of 17 in both Writing and Speaking sectionsIELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with all subscores 5.5 or higherThe SAT and ACT exams are not required for applicants educated abroad or for transfer students. However, submitting scores can aid in the admissions process and assist with placing you into appropriate first-semester courses. The school codes for reporting SAT and ACT scores are 6306 and 1320, respectively.Common App personal essay is optionalApplication can be done via Common App or University websiteAACSB accreditedEnglish Language Tests Accepted: Internet-Based TOEFL (IBT), Paper-Based TOEFL (PBT), IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTEManagement ConsultantEconomic AnalystPolicy AdvisorFinancial AnalystResearch AssociateBusiness StrategistMBA or Law School Candidate
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