The dual MBA program through the Kelley School of Business and the Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB) is designed for working professionals seeking to integrate their business skills to meet tomorrow's biggest global challenges.
Recognized as the first premium Executive MBA for working professionals in Korea, the program's custom curriculum provides 18 months of weekend EMBA courses with no career interruption. Upon completion, participants will receive two MBA degrees, one from each leading business school.
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Gain confidence with the Kelley-SKK Dual MBA
Discover the two MBA programs built for global business executives at SKK GSB and learn how careers are accelerated like Jong Eun Lee's, marketing director of Leo Pharma.
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WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.100 --> 00:00:03.080 - [Jong Eun Lee] My name is Jong Eun Lee. 2 00:00:03.080 --> 00:00:06.147 I work as a marketing director in LEO Pharma, 3 00:00:06.147 --> 00:00:08.840 a Danish pharmaceutical company. 4 00:00:08.840 --> 00:00:11.060 So we deal with products to treat 5 00:00:11.060 --> 00:00:14.610 psoriasis and atopic dermatitis patients. 6 00:00:14.610 --> 00:00:18.560 I decided to join Kelley SKK MBA program 7 00:00:18.560 --> 00:00:20.170 because I've been working for pharmaceutical 8 00:00:20.170 --> 00:00:21.940 company more than twenty years. 9 00:00:21.940 --> 00:00:25.200 But I still think that I have a lot of things to learn. 10 00:00:25.200 --> 00:00:27.560 This program will help me to develop 11 00:00:27.560 --> 00:00:29.340 as a global business leader 12 00:00:29.340 --> 00:00:31.480 because I can learn Korean business 13 00:00:31.480 --> 00:00:35.470 from SKK professors and I can also learn 14 00:00:35.470 --> 00:00:38.250 global business from Kelley professors. 15 00:00:38.250 --> 00:00:39.824 I think this is ideal combination 16 00:00:39.824 --> 00:00:43.486 of local area and plus at the global part. 17 00:00:43.486 --> 00:00:45.520 And that is a unique benefit 18 00:00:45.520 --> 00:00:49.500 of being part of this class unlike the other MBA courses. 19 00:00:49.500 --> 00:00:53.310 During the emersion program, I was in Bloomington for a week 20 00:00:53.310 --> 00:00:56.120 and we had a lot of discussions with professors. 21 00:00:56.120 --> 00:00:58.170 I was very impressed by the wide knowledge 22 00:00:58.170 --> 00:01:00.950 of the professors and all those things 23 00:01:00.950 --> 00:01:03.310 are quite valuable to me because I can 24 00:01:03.310 --> 00:01:05.630 learn from their knowledge. 25 00:01:05.630 --> 00:01:08.930 Now I feel that I can even learn from the peer group. 26 00:01:08.930 --> 00:01:10.440 Because I can see a lot of people 27 00:01:10.440 --> 00:01:13.570 want to help each other, volunteer, 28 00:01:13.570 --> 00:01:15.460 and they sacrifice for each other. 29 00:01:15.460 --> 00:01:17.460 And that having this perfect collaboration 30 00:01:17.460 --> 00:01:21.010 between the peer group makes me very much motivated. 31 00:01:21.010 --> 00:01:24.020 I can recommend this program to many people 32 00:01:24.020 --> 00:01:26.260 who specialize in direct areas 33 00:01:26.260 --> 00:01:27.882 but wanted to expand their knowledge 34 00:01:27.882 --> 00:01:31.110 to the other areas as well, and then wanted to have 35 00:01:31.110 --> 00:01:33.450 a more global view and learn something 36 00:01:33.450 --> 00:01:36.220 outside of their job scope. 37 00:01:36.220 --> 00:01:37.840 And then that is gonna help them get 38 00:01:37.840 --> 00:01:41.543 to the managerial position in the future for this course. 39 00:01:42.410 --> 00:01:45.850 I'm very happy with my decision to start this program 40 00:01:45.850 --> 00:01:49.330 because I can see myself develop, 41 00:01:49.330 --> 00:01:51.470 but at the same time I can still take care of 42 00:01:51.470 --> 00:01:53.620 my job and the kids. 43 00:01:53.620 --> 00:01:56.240 Now I become more confident that I can do 44 00:01:56.240 --> 00:01:57.393 a lot of things. 45 00:01:57.393 --> 00:01:59.976 (upbeat music)
Accelerate your career without interruption
Taught in English by Kelley and SKK GSB faculty, this dual degree MBA program emphasizes the skills of negotiation, ethics, and effective communication in:
- Developing a global managerial perspective: economic, commercial, social, and political
- Creating capabilities for global business leadership
- Managing the global allocation of resources and performances
- Leading business innovation and entrepreneurship
- Developing and managing strategic alignment of business processes
- Leadership development
- Integrated and applied projects
Expert faculty
Kelley professors have written more than 350 books and more than 2,000 research articles. Professors are actively engaged with executives and have been awarded multiple #1 rankings in academic quality.
Upgrade your career with a dual MBA
Learn why senior managers from global corporations say this dual MBA program was right for them.
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WEBVTT 1 00:00:01.300 --> 00:00:04.530 - [Mi] After taking executive role in my company, 2 00:00:04.530 --> 00:00:08.206 I've realized that I needed to develop certain skills, 3 00:00:08.206 --> 00:00:12.800 to, manage and lead the people and organization. 4 00:00:12.800 --> 00:00:16.090 Kelly, has a great reputation, 5 00:00:16.090 --> 00:00:19.570 and, is one of the best MBA programs in the world. 6 00:00:19.570 --> 00:00:23.470 - The executive MBA program here at SKK GSB with the 7 00:00:23.470 --> 00:00:26.510 Kelley School of Business, is it really recommended for, 8 00:00:26.510 --> 00:00:30.260 the senior managers, who want to expand their skill sets, 9 00:00:30.260 --> 00:00:33.363 and, achieve the next set of success in their own careers. 10 00:00:34.450 --> 00:00:36.750 The a program offers, the kind of curriculum, 11 00:00:36.750 --> 00:00:39.810 that you would find in top tier universities 12 00:00:39.810 --> 00:00:42.950 around the world, but it's offered right here in Korea, 13 00:00:42.950 --> 00:00:45.230 in the context of, Asian economy, 14 00:00:45.230 --> 00:00:47.900 with a global perspective in mind. 15 00:00:47.900 --> 00:00:50.870 - [Ash] Students have to know exactly how business is done, 16 00:00:50.870 --> 00:00:53.620 around the world, with the political systems, 17 00:00:53.620 --> 00:00:57.770 how the, economic systems operate in those countries. 18 00:00:57.770 --> 00:00:59.800 Having a program of this kind, 19 00:00:59.800 --> 00:01:03.580 that not only meets in Korea, but also in the US, 20 00:01:03.580 --> 00:01:05.420 and they do a residence, 21 00:01:05.420 --> 00:01:10.420 in Europe as well, gets them, a viewpoint, of all the major, 22 00:01:10.920 --> 00:01:13.350 areas of business around the world. 23 00:01:13.350 --> 00:01:14.183 - [Andrew] Immediately, 24 00:01:14.183 --> 00:01:16.140 students will be exposed to the materials, 25 00:01:16.140 --> 00:01:18.270 that they have not been exposed before, 26 00:01:18.270 --> 00:01:20.410 from a many different perspectives, 27 00:01:20.410 --> 00:01:22.470 that gives them an ability to think, 28 00:01:22.470 --> 00:01:25.310 on a diverse set of facts and circumstances, 29 00:01:25.310 --> 00:01:28.470 and be able to project themselves, into those situations, 30 00:01:28.470 --> 00:01:30.700 and be able to use the skill sets immediately 31 00:01:30.700 --> 00:01:32.290 in their current jobs. 32 00:01:32.290 --> 00:01:34.640 - [Jin] The professors encouraged us to, 33 00:01:34.640 --> 00:01:37.400 have more active discussions, at the class. 34 00:01:37.400 --> 00:01:41.570 Most of us, are working in, a global leading companies. 35 00:01:41.570 --> 00:01:43.330 I learned a lot from others, 36 00:01:43.330 --> 00:01:46.024 and also I'm so glad to help others by sharing, 37 00:01:46.024 --> 00:01:48.950 the good examples from my company. 38 00:01:48.950 --> 00:01:51.500 - You are going to get dual degrees, 39 00:01:51.500 --> 00:01:54.560 one from Kelly and another from SKKG. 40 00:01:54.560 --> 00:01:59.560 So you will, get opportunities to meet top tier faculty, 41 00:01:59.780 --> 00:02:04.695 from Kelly and SKKG, but also you can, meet people, 42 00:02:04.695 --> 00:02:09.170 who are, actually leading industry in Korea. 43 00:02:09.170 --> 00:02:10.500 - [Andrew] Students go to be immersed 44 00:02:10.500 --> 00:02:12.040 in the campus of Bloomington, 45 00:02:12.040 --> 00:02:14.870 as well as faculty of Kelley School of Business coming here 46 00:02:14.870 --> 00:02:16.240 to teach the students directly, 47 00:02:16.240 --> 00:02:19.080 so they have the best of the both worlds in some sense. 48 00:02:19.080 --> 00:02:22.730 - [Ryoun] learning from Eric, he makes us, to feel, 49 00:02:22.730 --> 00:02:23.950 very comfortable, 50 00:02:23.950 --> 00:02:27.280 even if his lecture is a very difficult one. 51 00:02:27.280 --> 00:02:28.580 - [Jin] This degree gives me, 52 00:02:28.580 --> 00:02:32.560 a depth of knowledge than I expected, and, 53 00:02:32.560 --> 00:02:36.270 strong network with global industry through leadership. 54 00:02:36.270 --> 00:02:39.730 - [Ryoun] I needed a lot of a credibility, and, integrity, 55 00:02:39.730 --> 00:02:40.988 to prove myself to, 56 00:02:40.988 --> 00:02:44.300 be adopted new opportunity and new challenge. 57 00:02:44.300 --> 00:02:46.910 Because of that experience given by 58 00:02:46.910 --> 00:02:49.326 SKK and Kelley Business School, 59 00:02:49.326 --> 00:02:53.300 I was able to get my dream job working at Amazon. 60 00:02:53.300 --> 00:02:55.730 If you want to upgrade your career, 61 00:02:55.730 --> 00:02:57.083 I recommend this program. 62 00:02:57.990 --> 00:03:00.300 - [Mi] This program has a great content, 63 00:03:00.300 --> 00:03:02.902 and covers diverse areas, and, 64 00:03:02.902 --> 00:03:05.850 the programs faculties are amazing, 65 00:03:05.850 --> 00:03:09.246 and you can, meet a lot of great friends, 66 00:03:09.246 --> 00:03:12.290 who are very talented, and smart. 67 00:03:12.290 --> 00:03:16.700 So, this is one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Kelley immersion and residency
At the beginning of your program, you will attend a one-week Kelley immersion program at the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana. The $33 million graduate education complex is nestled in one of America’s most beautiful college campuses.
This immersion is an orientation to the curriculum and foundation of this MBA program.
*Location and schedule of the residency programs are subject to change.
*All fees and expenses for residency programs are included in the tuition except for airfare, accommodation costs, and personal expenditures.
Structure
The MBA program will:
- Total 45 credit hours: 21 credits from SKK GSB and 24 credits from Kelley
- Be completed in approximately 18 months
You'll learn from the same highly ranked faculty who teach in the residential Kelley School programs.
Application deadline
The application deadline for the MBA program fall start date is June 15.
Application process
Students interested in a Kelley MBA degree should first gain approval from SKK GSB before applying to Kelley. If you do not have prior approval for the program, please contact SKK GSB before continuing with the Kelly application.
Part 2: Indiana University application
After you complete the Kelley application, you'll receive an email with instructions on how to apply through the Graduate CAS Application. During this stage, you will upload the following materials to complete your application:
- Resume
Provide a copy of your resume, summarizing your professional experiences and accomplishments. - Personal statement
Tell us what you want to achieve in this program in 500 words or less. - Letter of recommendation
Ask someone familiar with your professional career to write a letter of recommendation for you. Provide the contact information of your recommender within the application. An email prompt will be sent to their email address, and they will be able to fill out a form and upload the letter. If you need alternative arrangements, please contact keepadm@iu.edu. - Postsecondary transcripts
Provide copies of your transcripts from all of the postsecondary institutions you’ve attended. These copies can be sent to the program, or uploaded into the Part 2 Application.- International students should also have their official, final transcript(s), mark sheet(s), and degree certification(s) or provisional certificate(s) in the native language and a line-by-line English translation sent to OIS.
- For secure messaging service, students can elect to have these documents sent to: Office of International Services (OIS) at newtoiu@iu.edu.
- For paper documents, please have the institution send them to:
- International students should also have their official, final transcript(s), mark sheet(s), and degree certification(s) or provisional certificate(s) in the native language and a line-by-line English translation sent to OIS.
IU Office of International Services
Ferguson International Center Room 100
330 N Eagleson Ave
Bloomington, Indiana 47405
United States
- English proficiency
If English is not your native language, you must demonstrate your ability to succeed in an English-language MBA program by submitting an official test score report with your application. We accept the following exams:- TOEFL (iBT)
- IELTS
- PTE Academic
- Duolingo English Test
The English proficiency requirement will be waived if you have earned a degree from an institution where English was the primary language of instruction.
Resources for degree-seeking partner students
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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.