Entrepreneurship

MEP program
The graduate program in Entrepreneurship is designed to foster innovative thinking, business acumen, and leadership skills essential for aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators. This program integrates practical experience with theoretical knowledge to prepare students for launching successful ventures and driving innovation in various industries.
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Iowa State University has a long tradition of supporting entrepreneurs, and the Ivy College of Business is here to help you succeed as an entrepreneur. As a top-ranked program in entrepreneurship, this is the place to start something!

At Ivy, you will be immersed in an entrepreneurial ecosystem while you gain the knowledge, skills, and practical experience to prepare you to start and manage new business ventures independently — or within an established organization. You’ll develop and practice the primary entrepreneurial skills needed to identify and evaluate market opportunities and think creatively to formulate and implement successful strategies for moving a business idea forward.


Degrees Offered:

  • Master of Entrepreneurship (M.E.P.)

 

busgrad@iastate.edu
515-294-8118
Iowa State University
Dr. Charles B Handy Graduate Programs Office
1420 Gerdin Business Building
2167 Union Drive
Ames, IA 50011

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Academic Records/Transcripts
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.)
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

Program Specific Requirements:

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Program Requires GRE: No
  • Program Requires GMAT: No
  • Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

International Requirements:

  • Financial Statement:  Application
  • English Proficiency Minimum:
    TOEFL Internet (iBT)
    79 for exams taken before January 21, 2026; 4.5 for exams taken on or after January 21, 2026
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo 120

Application Requirements

Application Deadlines:

Fall term - June 15, Spring term - November 15

Application Details:

This program is open to domestic and international students.

Application Instructions