Below you’ll find answers to the questions prospective students ask us about the Kelley-Manchester Global MBA. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, please contact us at edp@indiana.edu or 812-856-5366.
We use the terms global and international MBA interchangeably. Our MBA will provide you with the business skills needed to lead a multi-national organization. You’ll gain these through:
Throughout your Kelley-Manchester experience, you’ll connect with your classmates and learn in person at locations across the globe:
This is a part-time program designed for ambitious individuals who want the flexibility to continue working and managing other responsibilities while completing their MBA. The immersive workshops do require time away from work and range in length from four to six consecutive days, with the immersion programs spaced out over four semesters at designated global locations.
The program offers a blended format that combines interactive online learning with immersive in-person workshops. The Kelley School is a world leader in online graduate business education. Alliance MBS has distinguished itself with a “learning by doing” approach to business education that enables students to apply theory to business challenges and to think creatively during in-person workshops.
Yes. All of the Kelley online courses have weekly live sessions.
Yes. Your instructors from the Kelley School and Alliance MBS are the same faculty members who teach their respective top-ranked MBA program courses.
The Kelley School of Business is on a quarter term schedule, with quarters lasting 12 weeks. Alliance MBS is on a semester schedule. Each semester is six months long.
The majority of students complete their global MBA program within two years.
You will spend four to six consecutive days learning and networking during each workshop residency.
Yes. Our global immersion program is integral to the strength of the Kelley-Manchester Global MBA. The induction and workshop residencies are integrated into your required coursework.
Upon graduation, you will receive two MBA degrees, thus two diplomas—one from the Kelley School of Business and one from Alliance Manchester Business School.
* COVID-19 UPDATE: The in-residence opportunities in this program are subject to change based on the safety of international and domestic travel, country regulations at the center locations, and university policies at the Kelley School of Business and Alliance Manchester Business School.
For more information regarding IU’s planning and response to COVID-19, please visit coronavirus.iu.edu.
The Kelley School and Alliance MBS are elite, top-ranked business schools. The application process is competitive—and holistic—evaluating aspects such as leadership skills and entrepreneurial qualities, in addition to academic credentials and test scores. Applicants must have:
For more application details and deadlines, go to the Kelley/Manchester How to Apply page.
Applicants may complete the GMAT, GRE or the Manchester Admissions Test (MAT). The MAT is completed online and you can take it at your convenience in your home, office or anywhere with a good internet connection. You will complete three short assessments (verbal, numerical, and logical). They do not require preparation and take around 45 minutes to complete.
For more information on testing options, view the Kelley-Manchester Global MBA entry requirements.
Typically, at least three years of full-time work experiences after graduation of your undergraduate degree is required before beginning the MBA.
The fee for the global MBA is $65,000. Fees can be paid in installments over two years. Review Fees and Funding. University of Manchester and Indiana University alumni are eligible for a 20% discount on fees. The majority of our students take advantage of employer tuition reimbursement or financial aid opportunities.
Yes, US military service members are able to use their benefits for tuition assistance through the Center for Veterans and Military Students at Indiana University.
We offer exceptional applicants scholarships of up to $15,000. All applicants will automatically be considered for scholarships when they apply.
The Kelley School provides executive coaching services. Executive coaching at Kelley is an inquiry-based approach to personal and professional development that is aimed at creating awareness, generating action, and facilitating learning and growth.
You’ll become a graduate of both business schools, gaining access to two elite alumni networks. With more than 120,000 alumni in the US and abroad, the Kelley School has the largest network of living alumni in the world.
