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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Iowa State UniversityThis degree at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business equips students with the skills and mindset to innovate, launch, and grow businesses in diverse sectors. Ranked #14 globally and #1 in Iowa by The Princeton Review 2025, the program emphasizes hands-on learning, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of entrepreneurial processes.
Students benefit from the university’s award-winning entrepreneurial ecosystem, including the Pappajohn Center for Entrepreneurship, CYstarters student accelerator, CyBIZ Lab, and the Start Something network. The curriculum blends rigorous business fundamentals with creativity, leadership, and practical application, preparing graduates for successful careers as entrepreneurs, innovators in established firms, or founders of socially driven ventures.
Accreditation & Rankings:
AACSB-accredited Ivy College of Business
Course overview:
Year 1: Intro to economics, business, communication, and foundational math and writing skills
Year 2: Core business and entrepreneurship coursework, including ENTSP 3100 and global/ethical studies
Year 3: Feasibility analysis, social entrepreneurship, and corporate innovation, alongside business core courses
Year 4: Applied entrepreneurship capstone, entrepreneurship electives, and upper-level strategic management
CYstarters: Summer accelerator that funds and supports students starting their own ventures
CyBIZ Lab: Paid consulting work with companies and nonprofits
Start Something Network: University-wide entrepreneurship ecosystem offering mentoring, competitions, and events
Internships: Strong employer network and dedicated career coordinators to support placements
Capstone (ENTSP 4800): Real-world venture execution as a culminating experience
Graduate-ready for MBA, innovation strategy, or social impact roles
Robust exposure to real-world startups and consulting work
Develops critical skills: market research, finance, team leadership, and business planning
Supported by career coaching, scholarships, and academic advisings
Students benefit from ISU’s entrepreneurship ecosystem, with global recognition and campus-wide engagement opportunities
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, PTEStartup FounderInnovation ManagerBusiness ConsultantProduct ManagerSocial EntrepreneurFranchise DeveloperVenture Capital Analyst
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