Career advancement without the pause
Veterans don’t need to start over to leverage what they’ve already earned. The hybrid format of the Evening MBA Program allows you to begin your civilian career while earning a highly respected MBA from the Kelley School. Whether you are exploring military officer MBA admissions or are a veteran looking to pivot your career, the Kelley Evening MBA offers a structured, disciplined path to business leadership, giving you the expertise you expect and the career advancement you deserve.
Leverage your post-military MBA experience, combining online ease with in-person advantages. Experience our expert curriculum one night per week online plus one night per week in person in downtown Indianapolis, with opportunities for immersive consulting projects and international emerging markets courses.
Join a network of mid-level professionals leading Hoosier businesses in healthcare, tech, manufacturing, and engineering.
Eighty percent of our students report applying the concepts they learned in class the next day in their career; it’s why we’re known for turning tonight’s lesson into tomorrow’s strategy.
Starting day one, gain direct access to top Indianapolis employers and the world’s largest business school alumni network of over 141,000 Kelleys.
Invest with confidence: Expand your GI Bill® advantage
As a veteran, you’ve earned the opportunity to advance your career while continuing to lead and grow professionally. The Kelley Evening MBA enables military-connected students to maximize eligible education benefits while balancing work, school, and life.
The Kelley Evening MBA supports military-connected students with flexible funding opportunities and dedicated veteran resources.
- Military education benefits accepted: Kelley MBA programs accept eligible VA education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill® with no institutional cap.
- Yellow Ribbon participant: Indiana University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program for eligible students.
- Resident tuition opportunities: Eligible military-connected students may qualify for Indiana resident tuition rates.
Please note: GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
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“Looking back on it, I wouldn’t have done it any other way. I believe education is valuable, but education mixed with real-world experience and hands-on application is far more valuable to veterans coming out of the military than simply education alone.”
Wes Wood, MBA’17Founder, INvets
Still have questions?
Whether you have questions about your military MBA admissions or want to learn more about the Kelley Evening MBA curriculum, our team offers regular information sessions that dive deep into your future Kelley MBA journey.
Command what’s next with Kelley’s flexible MBA pathways
Not sure which MBA path is best for you? At Kelley we offer three nationally ranked MBA pathways that empower you to scale your leadership beyond the uniform.
Full-Time +Flex MBA
The only MBA of its kind, Kelley’s Full-Time +Flex MBA offers the opportunity to experience in-person classes in Bloomington, Indiana, for your first year with the option to transition to online courses for your second year.
Kelley Direct Online MBA
Ranked the #1 online MBA for veterans by U.S. News & World Report, 2026, the Kelley Direct Online MBA Program gives you an unparalleled online business education.