This innovative dual degree program combines the resources and strengths of two world-class schools, Purdue University College of Agriculture and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. This program consists of a partner MBA from Kelley and an MS in Agricultural Economics, Food, and Agribusiness Management option from Purdue University Center for Food and Agricultural Business. The program is aimed at developing the managerial abilities of future leaders in the food and agricultural industries. The use of distance education technology allows potential students to complete two advanced degrees while maintaining ongoing responsibilities within their respective organizations.
Earn a dual degree from the Kelley School of Business and Purdue University with the MS-MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management
Online MBA
Structure
The Kelley online MBA program will:
- Total 36 credit hours (in addition to Purdue coursework)
- Flexible completion timeline from 2-3 years
- Consist of approximately 6 credit hours per quarter
You'll learn from the same highly ranked faculty who teach in the residential programs.
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 11 through October 30, 2025
Test scores: No GMAT or GRE are required
Bachelor's degree: Can be in any field
Both Purdue and the Kelley School of Business take pride in delivering an exceptional graduate education opportunity for working professionals. Both schools use only experienced faculty to teach courses, and the degrees earned are the same degrees you could earn as a resident student.
The program is about 85% online. The program includes five one-week residency sessions, two at Purdue, two at the Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, Indiana, and one at a Purdue foreign partner institution.
Residencies are an essential part of this program. The Purdue residencies include face-to-face lecture time, detailed question and answer sessions, and time for networking. The Kelley School of Business residency sessions provide two 1.5 credit courses: Leading Change and Topics in Business Analysis. The Purdue residency sessions are a face-to-face extension of the fall courses.
How to apply
The application process for the dual degree Purdue MS-MBA in Food Agribusiness Management is administered by Purdue University.
Kelley Executive Education Programs
keep@iu.edu