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An online MBA experience that connects on every level

At Kelley Direct, you get all the flexibility of an online degree program, minus the FOMO. Live class sessions are engaging and personal, and you’ll never be short on opportunities to network and connect. Be as involved as you want to be and build lifelong connections you wouldn’t have thought possible from an online MBA experience.

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More connections. More possibilities.

When you enroll at Kelley Direct, you’ll become part of one of the largest student bodies in any top-ranked online MBA program (while still enjoying just-right class sizes). Our diverse and accomplished cohort means more opportunities for MBA networking, more dynamic in-person experiences, and more ways to get involved.

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1,700

actively enrolled students

40

US states represented

33%

women

12

countries outside the US represented

87%

of students
living outside Indiana

75+

military students each term

Networking that's worth it

Created specifically for online students, the Kelley Direct Student Leadership Association (KDSLA) goes beyond traditional networking. SLAs can help you build a thriving, supportive network in a whole new industry, expand your network in your current industry, and connect you with friends and professional connections you'll keep for life. 

Through quarterly meetups, discussions, and professional development events—both online and in person—you’ll form friendships, grow your network in new industries and locations, and build a sense of belonging within the communities you care about most.

Current Student Leadership Associations include:

  • Business Analytics
  • Consulting
  • Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital
  • Finance and Investments
  • Healthcare
  • Marketing
  • Pride
  • Product Management
  • Women in Business

Featured Student Leadership Association: Pride

Mission: To create a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, offering opportunities for leadership, professional development, and networking

“The Kelley Direct Pride association is excited to provide a space for all to find their voice and know that they are heard.”

Tyler Dean Muirhead, MBA'24VP of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for KDSLA

Learn more about LGBTQ+ inclusivity at Kelley Direct. 

“One of the most rewarding aspects of any MBA program is the opportunity to network with your peers. While the Kelley Direct program is taught online, there are an abundance of opportunities for students to build personal connections with both current students and alumni.”

Joseph Hwalek, MBA'19

Connect with your community at KD Meetups

Step out from your Zoom background with KD Meetups, held twice a year in cities across the US. KD Meetups give Kelley Direct students the chance to meet in person, have fun, and network with peers and alumni in a relaxed, informal setting close to home.

In 2023, Global Connect Nights were held in many major cities, including:

  • Atlanta
  • Chicago
  • Denver
  • Houston
  • Los Angeles
  • Nashville
  • New York City
  • San Francisco
  • Seattle

Don’t see one scheduled near you? You can make it happen! Any student can volunteer to organize and lead a KD Meetup in their area.

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