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“Employers want to be able to fast track students and they definitely feel like they can fast track the 3/2 MBAs.”
Kori Renn, MBA’00Director, Career Advising, Kelley School of Business
Kori Renn, director of Career Advising, talks about the benefits of Kelley's 3/2 MBA program.
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- Employers want to be
able to fast track students
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and they definitely feel
like they can fast track
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the 3/2 MBAs.
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Some of the key elements they
get out of the 3/2 graduate
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is the maturity and that's something
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that en employer looks for.
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The biggest thing that the
3/2 MBA program did for me
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was it allowed me an open
door into opportunities.
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I knew that I wanted to
start in a big company
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with a big brand
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and I started my career
at KPMG in Chicago.
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I had a great academic record,
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a strong corporate record
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and from that point on
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I was really able to
define what I wanted to do.
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I had the skillset that I needed.
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I managed the team of coaches
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at the undergrad career service office
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for the Kelley School of Business.
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In my career I've had the opportunity
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to lead as well and I really relied
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upon the things that I
learned in graduate school.
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I work with students one on one
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to help them in their career progress
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and help them along their path
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to finding that first job out of Kelley.
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Employers are always
asking for 3/2 graduates.
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They'd like to have more of them.
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When I think about the
benefits of the 3/2 program,
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the most important one to me
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is that you come out of
Kelley better prepared
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than an undergraduate.
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The experience that you get
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in the 3/2 program is tremendously helpful
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in your ability to navigate
the corporate workplace,
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your ability to analyze
problems and projects
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in a strategic way
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and you get all of that
in a five-year deal.
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So, from an opportunity cost,
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you're already in student mode,
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you're already good at being a student,
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why not knock it out in five?
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3/2 MBA students at the Songkran Festival in Thailand
The 3/2 MBA program offers unique hands-on experiences so you can put into practice skills learned in the classroom. We offer both international and domestic experiences to best prepare you for today’s business world.
International opportunities:
Gain global business experience through the A505 International Field Studies, spending seven weeks abroad, immersed in another culture. You’ll help companies address major business challenges, gaining tangible problem-solving experience needed to compete in today’s international business environment. Travel to places such as Warsaw, Poland; Bucharest, Romania; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Bangkok, Thailand, for a once-in-a-lifetime learning opportunity.
Domestic opportunities:
Apply classroom knowledge to real-world business issues in a team setting through the A569 Field Consulting Projects. Consult with local Indiana businesses and nonprofits to offer solutions to current business problems, gaining experience while supporting the Hoosier community.
Take your learning outside of the classroom through experiential electives, like our Assurance Learning Lab in NYC or Accounting and Public Policy course through the Washington Campus in Washington, D.C.
Embrace your competitive side while strengthening skills learned in the MBA core through the Capstone multidisciplinary business simulation competition.
For the second consecutive year, graduate accounting students at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business are being recognized at the Pentagon for their contributions to the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing Science and Technology Program.
“James Georgiou and I created a robust and variable Excel simulation for a private hospital in Romania. This simulation will help our client make future decisions regarding capital expenditures and service mix. During the field study, we had to use technical and professional skills learned from our undergraduate and MBA experiences.”
Nick Schmidt, MBA’22Healthcare Investment Banking Associate, KPMG, Chicago
In the 3/2 MBA, you’ll combine principles of accounting with business fundamentals vital for success in the market. IU Bloomington has determined that completing the 3/2 MBA meets the requirements to apply for the CPA exam in Indiana. Thinking of another state to take the exam? Kelley staff will work with you to interpret eligibility requirements in other jurisdictions.
Early planning is needed for Kelley accounting and finance majors to take advantage of this boutique MBA experience. Kelley students can apply as early as their sophomore year until the application deadline of December 1 of their junior year. Thinking of applying? Meet with GAP today to discuss your course schedule, we would love to answer your questions.
As an undergraduate student you experienced the expertise and support of outstanding career services at the Kelley School of Business. Expect nothing but the best as you begin your MBA. You will continue working with career coaches to prepare for recruiting events, create a job search strategy, and connect with companies.
The need for a master’s degree in long-term career success is increasing. With the 3/2 MBA, you will position yourself for career advancement and long-term success. Because of the investment you made in gaining advanced business skills, recruiters will know you are prepared to lead. Our graduates command higher salaries as their careers progress.
“If you are considering getting an MBA, the real question is 'why not choose the 3/2 MBA program?' It cuts a whole year out of the MBA process. I expected to get an MBA at some point in my career, so the best time was while I was still in studying mode before the opportunity cost of stepping back from my career could be a factor. The degree went beyond building technical skills—it expanded my network, built my communication and presentation skills, and increased my self-awareness and self-confidence.”
Monica Funk, MBA'17Tax Manager, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, Chicago
Kent Inglehart, MBA’12 and general manager for Dr. Tavel Optical Group, discusses how he gained the analytical skills and business fundamentals needed to turn his passion for business into a successful career.
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Keith Inglehart:Let's talk about your career goals and see if the 3/2 MBA is right for you.