The Kelley Direct Online MBA gives you the guidance and expertise of outstanding faculty who are committed to helping you conquer your challenges and achieve your most ambitious goals. Choose from seven majors and more than 80 electives, plus dual degree options and opportunities for global and domestic immersions.
Our curriculum is intentionally designed to offer a combination of fundamentals, in-person experiences, and a 50/50 split between required online MBA courses and electives—all taught by full-time Kelley School of Business faculty. After completing a set core curriculum during your first year in the program, you can begin customizing your focus by choosing a mix of required and elective classes in your second year.
At the heart of our online MBA curriculum is our 12-week Integrated Core, delivered in three progressive 6 credit hour blocks. Two live classes per week offer real-time connections with full-time faculty and peers while supporting a balanced workload.
Build a lifelong network and gain new perspectives with our thoughtfully designed in-person experiences, all integrated into the Kelley Direct Online MBA curriculum.
Establish a solid basis of knowledge and skills in key areas that support every post-MBA career path, no matter which direction it takes you.
Kelley Direct offers more open electives than any other online MBA program, so your MBA experience can be crafted to your unique mix of interests and career goals.
Kelley Direct students are full-time working professionals, parents, active-duty members of the military, and more. That’s why our Online MBA curriculum is designed to be flexible. While most students earn their degree in two years, you can complete it in less time—or take up to three years if you need extra time. We also offer fall and spring starts, so you can begin your MBA experience when it’s right for you.
In addition to the foundational business skills and knowledge you’ll gain in your Kelley Direct online MBA courses, you’ll also have the option to choose from seven majors and more than 80 electives, plus dual degree options and opportunities for global and domestic immersions. With the dual degree option, you can earn both an MBA and MS in a specialized field in just three years.
Explore one of seven majors you can select at the beginning of your second year:
Prefer to keep your options open?
You can also continue without a major and explore electives in many different areas.
Want to enhance your MBA experience with a dual degree? Earn an MBA and MS in a specialized field in just three years. The dual degree option includes a total of 63 credit hours made up of 18 Core credits, 6 credits in business fundamentals, and 3 credits from in-residence experiences. The remaining credit hours include 18 credits in the chosen MS curriculum and 18 elective credits, offering students a unique way to not only customize their journey at Kelley but gain skills in high-demand areas of business.
This is a sample of open elective courses for this major.
This is a sample of open elective courses for this major.
This is a sample of open elective courses for this major.
This is a sample of open elective courses for this major.
This is a sample of open elective courses for this major.
This is a sample of open elective courses for this major.
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