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Customize your online MBA to fit your goals

Whether you want to advance in your career or explore new career paths, the #1–ranked Kelley Direct Online MBA can get you there.

With seven majors, 50% electives, and a business fundamentals core, our innovative curriculum enables you to customize your experience and gain the deep specialization of a master’s degree. Immersive experiences build your skills and redefine your perspective.

Discover how the Kelley Online MBA empowers you to live your career success story.

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Application deadline for spring 2026

December 31

Final deadline

GMAT/GRE test optional
Start your application

More information? Contact kdirect@iu.edu or 877-785-4713.

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Innovation in online learning: the Kelley Direct MBA experience

Your Kelley Direct Online MBA experience will be unique to your schedule and goals. In this 30-minute documentary from Poets&Quants, you’ll get an idea of what life might be like as you balance your coursework, career, and life.

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to a lot of questions that I had.


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and I'm in competition with Harvard MBAs

Earn your online MBA with the best

Join a diverse and ambitious group of students who will help you build your business knowledge and network.

678

median GMAT

32

average age

$147,000

average salary reported 6 months before graduation

3.4

average GPA

40%

female

32%

students holding advanced degrees

9

average years of professional experience

50

states represented

37

number of non-US countries of citizenship represented

79%

reported starting a new job or receiving a promotion 6 months before graduation

87%

of students living outside Indiana

75+

military students starting each term

Kelley Direct Online MBA courses

From Core courses to electives across major areas, get a look at the courses you can choose to take as a Kelley Direct Online MBA student.

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