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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Iowa State UniversityThis degree at Iowa State University’s Ivy College of Business prepares students for strategic financial decision-making across industries such as investment banking, real estate, financial technology, corporate finance, and risk management. With an emphasis on empirical reasoning, communication, and leadership, the program develops financial expertise for both corporate and entrepreneurial settings.
Students apply core principles through case studies, a student-managed investment fund, and real-world consulting experiences. A broad array of electives ensures specialization opportunities in areas such as venture capital, insurance, banking, fintech, and portfolio management. The program boasts strong career outcomes and extensive support through academic advising, career services, and mentoring.
AACSB-accredited Ivy College of Business
Course overview:
Year 1: Foundational studies in economics, communication, business orientation, math, and writing
Year 2: Principles of finance, accounting, public speaking, ethics, and natural science
Year 3: Corporate finance, investments, and selected electives in specialized finance fields
Year 4: Advanced electives in real estate, analytics, portfolio management, risk modeling, or international finance
Student-Managed Investment Fund: Real-money investing experience
Case Competitions & FIN 4920: Strategic financial decision-making simulations
Internships: Access to paid internships through employer partnerships and advising support
Global Exposure: Opportunities like FIN 4910 (International Study Course in Global Capital Markets)
Capstone Projects: Application of theory to real-world problems in strategic finance
Excellent preparation for CFA, CFP, and graduate finance programs
Pathways to work in corporate finance, fintech, insurance, and global investment firms
Focus on quantitative methods, communication, and ethical responsibility
Academic and career support through personalized advising and Ivy career services
Internship and study abroad flexibility with advisor approval
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, PTEFinancial AnalystInvestment BankerPortfolio ManagerCorporate TreasurerFinancial ConsultantVenture Capital AnalystRisk AnalystCommercial BankerReal Estate Analyst
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