At the Kelley School of Business, you’ll find top-ranked MBA programs that flex with your goals, schedule, and career stage.
Whether you want to immerse yourself in a full-time program or earn your MBA while continuing to work, Kelley offers flexible, high-impact options, all with world-class faculty, robust career support, and a strong alumni network. Let's find the format that works best for you.
Full-Time MBA
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Online MBA
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The Full-Time +Flex MBA is the only program where you can complete a traditional two-year, in-residence MBA or finish your second year online with classes from the Kelley Direct Online MBA. During your first year, you’ll spend 10 impactful months in Bloomington, Indiana, fully immersed in Kelley’s supportive MBA community, hands-on experiences, and career-focused resources.
The #1–ranked Kelley Direct Online MBA program is versatile enough to feel tailored to your life and career goals, while still retaining the structure of an elite MBA program. The curriculum offers a combination of fundamentals, in-person experiences (both required and optional), and a 50/50 split between required online MBA courses and electives.
Both MBA programs offer:
As a Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA student you will:
Program duration: 21 months
Average age: 24–35
Average professional work experience: 3–8 years
“I chose a full-time program to have a truly immersive experience. I wanted to break away so I could hone in and focus. You grow as a person here, and you become part of a much bigger family.”
Loretta Abdul-GhaniMBA’25, Indianapolis
As a Kelley Direct Online MBA student you will:
Program duration: 2–3 years
Average age: 25–35
Average professional work experience: 5–7 years
“It was important to me that the Kelley Direct program allowed me to live my professional and home life while pursuing an MBA. The program understands the importance of flexibility and balance.”
Sue ChungMBA'25, Glendale, CA