Earn a dual degree from Purdue University and the Kelley School of Business with the MSE-MBA program

This innovative dual degree program combines the resources and strengths of two world-class schools, Purdue University College of Engineering and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. You'll earn a Partner MBA from Kelley and an MS in Engineering from Purdue University. Designed for engineers advancing into leadership roles that require both deep technical expertise and strong business acumen, the program is offered online, so you can complete two advanced degrees while continuing your role at your current organization.

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 degrees that students earn on campus, backed by the reputation and prestige of Purdue University and the Kelley School of Business.

As a Kelley Partner MBA student, all of your coursework can be completed fully online, allowing you to earn your degree from anywhere. You'll also have the option to participate in two immersive, one-week residency programs held in September of the first and second fall semesters. Each residency includes a 1.5 credit hour course and provides dynamic, face-to-face learning experiences featuring engaging faculty discussions, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful networking opportunities with peers and business leaders.

Structure
The Kelley Partner MBA program includes:

51 credit hours (36 Kelley and 15 Purdue)
3 to 6 credit hours per term
A flexible completion timeline from 2 to 5 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
Artificial intelligence

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 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?

Before beginning Phase 1 of the Kelley application, students must have been admitted to Purdue University’s Online Dual Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering + Kelley MBA program prior to summer 2026.

If you are not currently a Purdue student, you may still apply to Purdue’s Online Dual Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering + MBA; however, the MBA component will be offered through the Purdue Mitch Daniels School of Business.

Learn more about the program here

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.

Start your application

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.

Student resources Course details FAQ

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.