This innovative dual degree program combines the resources and strengths of two world-class schools, Purdue University College of Agriculture and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. You'll earn a Partner MBA from Kelley and an MS in Agricultural Economics, Food, and Agribusiness Management from Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business. Aimed at developing the managerial abilities of future leaders in the food and agricultural industries, the program's online courses allow you to complete two advanced degrees while maintaining your role in your current organization.
Earn a dual degree from the Kelley School of Business and Purdue University with the MS-MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management
Program structure and residency experience
The Purdue–Kelley partnership is a rigorous, high-impact, graduate business experience that combines academic excellence, real-world application, and meaningful professional connections. You'll learn from experienced, industry-connected faculty and earn the same degree that students earn on campus, backed by the reputation and prestige of Purdue University and the Kelley School of Business.
Designed to provide both flexibility and engagement, the program is approximately 85% online and complemented by five immersive, one-week residency sessions. You'll participate in two residencies at Purdue, one at an international Purdue partner institution, and two at the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana.
The residency experiences are a defining feature of the program, offering dynamic face-to-face learning, in-depth discussions with faculty, collaborative problem-solving, and valuable networking opportunities with peers and business leaders. The Kelley School of Business residencies include two 1.5 credit hour courses completed during the month of August in both the first and second year of the progam.
Structure
The Kelley online MBA program includes:
- 48 credit hours (36 Kelley and 12 Purdue)
- Approximately 6 credit hours per quarter
- A flexible completion timeline from 2 to 6 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
For a list of upcoming term dates, click the student resources button below.
Test scores: No GMAT or GRE are required
Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field
How to apply
Applications open approximately two terms before each deadline. For example, the fall application opens on January 1, after the spring application deadline has passed.
To begin the program in your preferred term, submit all required application materials by the applicable deadline:
Application deadlines
Fall: June 30
Spring: December 31
Ready to get started?
Before beginning Phase 1 of the Kelley application, students must first be admitted to Purdue University’s MS in Agricultural Economics program through the College of Agriculture. Admission to Purdue is required before you can be considered for the Kelley School of Business MBA program. Learn more and apply
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.
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
Resources for degree-seeking partner students
Find student resources and detailed information on specific 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.