IU employees: Advance your career through an online graduate certificate or degree program at Kelley

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington offers Indiana University employees a unique opportunity to earn a graduate certificate or degree completely online. These programs are designed for working professionals ready to strengthen their business expertise, expand their impact, and accelerate their careers without putting work on hold.

These programs are delivered fully online and focus on practical, real-world skills. Apply what you learn right away to improve decisions and support long-term strategy. You’ll build the business acumen to lead with confidence in your current role while preparing for what’s next, all while taking advantage of IU’s employee tuition benefit program.

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Structure
The Kelley online Business Management Certificate program includes:

12 credit hours in total
Approximately 3 credit hours per quarter
A flexible completion timeline from one to two years
Live-virtual sessions, typically once a week in the evenings per course

You'll learn from the same top-ranked faculty who teach in the residential programs.

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Test scores: No GMAT or GRE are required   

Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field

Structure
The Kelley online MS in Strategic Management program includes:

30 credit hours in total
Approximately 6 credit hours per quarter
A flexible completion timeline from 15 months to four years
Live-virtual sessions, typically once a week in the evenings per course

You'll learn from the same highly ranked faculty who teach in the residential programs.

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Test scores:  No GMAT or GRE are required

Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field

Structure

The Kelley online MBA program includes:

51 credit hours in total
Approximately 6 credit hours per quarter
A flexible completion timeline from two to six years
Live-virtual sessions, typically once a week in the evenings per course

You'll learn from the same highly ranked faculty who teach in the residential programs.

Topics covered include:

Business law and ethics
Economics
Marketing
Finance
Operations
Information technology
Project management

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Test scores: No GMAT or GRE are required

Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field

Stackability

Our programs are designed for ultimate flexibility, offering multiple entry points to fit your career goals. With our stackable approach, each credential you earn serves as a building block for another. You can start with the Business Management Certificate to gain immediate, practical skills, or dive directly into the MSSM or MBA. Your course credits transfer seamlessly to the more advanced degree.

No wasted time. No duplicated coursework. No starting over.

Each degree adds a new, marketable credential to your resume while moving you closer to your ultimate goal. It’s a smart, flexible pathway that lets you advance your education—and your career—one strategic step at a time.

How to apply

Applications open approximately two terms before each deadline. For example, the summer application opens September 16, after the winter application deadline has passed.

To begin the program in your preferred term, submit all required application materials by the applicable deadline:

Application deadlines

Winter: September 15
Spring: December 31
Summer: March 15
Fall: June 30

Ready to get started?

The application process has two phases. Begin by completing the Kelley Graduate Application Form. After your submission is reviewed, you may be invited to complete the remaining application requirements through the Kelley Application Portal.

Phase 1: Kelley Graduate Application Form

Phase 1 is free and takes about five minutes to complete. All you need to get started is your resume.

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Phase 2: Kelley Application Portal

If you are invited to Phase 2, you will receive access to the Kelley Application Portal, where you will find instructions for completing the remaining application requirements.

Required materials may include:

Admissions interview
Personal statement
Professional recommendation
Unofficial transcripts
IU Graduate School Compliance Form
Application fee
English proficiency test

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Professional development

Looking to build skills quickly? Kelley Executive Education Programs offers a portfolio of professional development courses, ranging from two days to 16 weeks. Many courses are online, with select in-residence options. Each course awards a digital badge you can showcase on your resume and professional profiles.

Through this partner benefit, you’ll receive a 30% discount on all noncredit certificates and short courses.

Questions? Contact us.

Our admissions team is here to help you navigate the admissions process. Contact us to start the conversation at keepadm@iu.edu.

IU employees: Advance your career through an online graduate certificate or degree program at Kelley

Explore degree and certificate options

Stackability

How to apply

Phase 1: Kelley Graduate Application Form

Phase 2: Kelley Application Portal

Resources for degree-seeking partner students

Professional development

Questions? Contact us.

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