Master of Entrepreneurship

Abbreviation
M.E.P.
Code
MEP
Degree Type
Masters
Interdepartmental Program
No
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.
MEP program

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.)

 

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

Program Homepage Program Handbook

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

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:

  • 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 Paper (PBT) 600
    TOEFL Internet (iBT) 100
    IELTS 7.5
    PTE 68
    Duolingo (approved through spring 2026) 120
Program Interest Area
Program Department
Does this Program Offer a Distance Option?
No
Program offers a Coursework Only?
Yes
Program Director
muellerb@iastate.edu
Program Staff
slwilson@iastate.edu
svanvark@iastate.edu
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