Earn a master’s degree online from the Kelley School of Business while earning your PMBA from SKK

The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University partners with Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business (SKK GSB) to offer SKK PMBA students an opportunity to add a specialized Kelley MS degree to their credentials. This program is designed specifically for working professionals looking to enhance their careers with a globally recognized business education.

Please note: the PMBA is granted solely by SKK GSB, while Kelley offers an additional Master of Science degree to complement your PMBA.

Why choose to add on a Kelley MS degree?

Global perspective

Gain insights into global business from internationally respected Kelley faculty

Flexible learning format

Learn 100% online, offering flexibility for your work-life balance

Professional network expansion

Connect with industry experts and 137,000+ Kelley alumni

Immediate impact

Gain skills for day one—or apply them now to your current job

Explore online master’s degree options in business

Structure
The Kelley online MS in Strategic Management program will:

Total 30 credit hours
Flexible completion timeline from 15 months to 3 years
Consist of approximately 6 credit hours per quarter

You'll learn from the same highly ranked faculty who teach in the residential programs.

Application deadlines: June 15 for fall, September 1 for winter, December 1 for spring, March 1 for summer

Upcoming term dates:

Summer 2025: May 19 through August 7
Fall 2025: August 18 through November 6
Winter 2025: November 10, 2025 through February 19, 2026
Spring 2026: February 23 to May 14

Test scores:  No GMAT or GRE are required

Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field

Application process

There are two parts to the application. The Part 1 application takes just five minutes to complete.

Start Part 1 application

After submitting Part 1, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to Part 2.
Part 2 requires undergraduate transcript, current resume, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation.

Stackability: It is possible to stack a Business Management graduate certificate onto your MS in Strategic Management degree, earning both credentials without any additional expense or coursework. For more information about this opportunity, please reach out to keeppartner@iu.edu.

Structure

The Kelley online MBA program will:

Total 48 credit hours
Completion timeline from four to five years
Consist of 3 credit hours per term

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

Application deadlines: June 15 for fall

Upcoming term dates:

Fall 2025: August 18 through November 6

Test scores: No GMAT or GRE are required

Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field

Application process

There are two parts to the application. The Part 1 application takes just five minutes to complete.

Start Part 1 application

After submitting Part 1, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link to Part 2. Part 2 requires undergraduate transcript, current resume, personal statement, and one letter of recommendation.

Learn from award-winning Kelley faculty

The renowned faculty of the Kelley School of Business are widely recognized for their research and expertise, with more than 350 published books and over 2,000 research articles. Actively engaging with executives, they earn top rankings in academic quality across our variety of programs.

Learn about the application process

Students interested in an online Kelley MS degree should first gain approval from SKK GSB before applying to Kelley. SKK GSB typically provides students with application instructions once they reach the appropriate stage in their PMBA program. For more information on the application process, please contact SKK GSB.