Your career is just that—yours. In the Kelley Full-Time MBA Program, we will put your talent and determination to work.
Do you want a new career? Our program was designed with career changers in mind. You will be coached and encouraged to explore possibilities, to identify and empower your leadership style, and to find the career that’s just right for you. Wherever your path leads, you will have the support and skills to get there.
As a Forté member school, Kelley works to increase the number of women business leaders by awarding multiple Forté Fellowships. No need to apply—you'll automatically be considered.
43%MBA clubs are led by women
100%Kelley women are Forté members
75Manbassadors advocate for gender equality
“A mechanical engineer, I worked in the predominantly male auto industry and became more attuned to career struggles faced by women. I believe incredible things happen when women support each other and I feel extremely lucky to be a part of Forté, which empowers high-potential women to lead. The strong community of women and the supportive Forté leadership team at Kelley are the linchpin to my recruitment journey—it’s created positive change in me and inspired me to pay-it-forward, hopefully creating a chain of empowerment.” Himabindu is a Forté Ambassador. Her summer internship is with AlixPartners, a management consulting firm based out of New York.
"I chose the Kelley MBA program because I wanted to work toward my career goals in a supportive environment. With support of our outstanding Graduate Career Services, my Academy, and the encouragement of my classmates, I have challenged myself to reach for a new tier of goals for how I build my network and excel as a leader. Kelly has helped me head back into my career as a confident collaborative leader." Marisa is a Forté Ambassador. She's furthering her career goals with a brand management summer internship with Danone North America.
“I knew the Kelley Full-Time MBA program was the right choice for me after meeting so many amazing women who have succeeded and continue to succeed in their personal and professional lives. The Kelley culture is all about collaboration and building each other up to tackle any obstacle that comes our way. The Kelley Alumni network roots for us, too, making time to help Kelleys find your passion.” Julie is president of the Kelley Association of Women MBAs. She continues her career development with a summer internship at Hill's Pet Nutrition, a Colgate-Palmolive brand.
Our team offers a professional development and networking event for prospective women to learn how our MBA program can power your success. These fall events include admissions information, a personal branding exercise, local alumni panel with Q&A, dinner, and optional admission interview by appointment.
Join an inclusive community of Kelley Full-Time MBA women that celebrates and develops women as growing business leaders and engaged members of society.
Visit the Kelley Women website to learn more about the Kelley Women’s Initiative and how Kelley supports female students. You’ll find inspiring stories from our students, faculty, staff, and alumnae, as well as targeted tips and practical advice.
Success starts with a powerful community of women beside you. Join Gale Nichols, Executive Director, Full-Time MBA Program and MBA staff leaders for a two-hour dinner event to learn how our MBA program can power your success.
Women Redefining Business events include:
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Dean Idalene “Idie” Kesner is a Kelley through and through. She earned her MBA and doctorate at Kelley and held several leadership positions before becoming dean and the Frank P. Popoff Chair of Strategic Management. Poets & Quants named her Dean of the Year 2020.
"She has embraced and mentored young talent in a way that is rare for a dean of any school. She has thoroughly distinguished herself as one of the most accomplished deans of this generation," said Poets & Quants editor John Byrne in an article announcing Kesner's selection.
