In this innovative program, you'll benefit from the combined resources and strengths of two world-class schools, Purdue University and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. You'll earn a Business Management Certificate from Kelley and an MS or MSE from Purdue University. Specifically designed for engineers seeking to strengthen their business acumen, courses are completed online so you can earn the BMC and MS or MSE while you continue your role at your current organization.
Earn a Business Management Certificate from the Kelley School of Business and an MS/MSE Engineering Management and Leadership degree from Purdue University
Program structure
The Purdue–Kelley partnership brings together two nationally recognized institutions to deliver 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 respected degree that students earn on campus, backed by the reputation and prestige of Purdue University and the Kelley School of Business.
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 1 to 2 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.
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 Engineering Management and Leadership program prior to summer 2026.
If you are not currently a Purdue student, you may still apply to Purdue University’s Engineering Management and Leadership program; however, the business courses 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.
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.