IU School of Optometry students and alumni: Advance your career with an online graduate degree or certificate

Through a partnership with the Kelley School of Business, you have the unique opportunity to enhance your business acumen with a Business Management Certificate (BMC) or MBA, all completed online. These programs are tailored to help you excel in making strategic decisions for both daily operations and long-term growth.

Expand your impact in optometry with advanced business expertise. IU School of Optometry alumni and current students can complement their clinical training with business management skills and prepare for leadership roles in healthcare administration or corporate strategy. This flexible program empowers you to grow your career while continuing to succeed in your field.

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Structure

The Kelley online MBA program will:

Total 51 credit hours (30 from the Kelley School and 21 from the School of Optometry)
Can be completed in as little as two years
Consist of approximately 6 credit hours per term
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

Structure

The Kelley online Business Management Certificate program will:

Total 12 credit hours (6 from the Kelley School and 6 from the School of Optometry)
Can be completed in as little as six months
Consist of approximately 6 credit hours per term
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

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 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

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.