Kelley School of Business
(Indiana University)
QUICK FACTS
- Location: Bloomington, Indiana, USA
- Program Length: 2 years
- Program Cost: $109,204
- Average GMAT score: 685
- Acceptance Rate: 38%
- Average Work Experience: 6 years
Employment Reports (2022)
- Median Salary: $130,000
- Median Signing Bonus: $30,000
- 34% accepted jobs in consulting
- 28% accepted jobs in marketing & sales
RANKINGS
- #22 US News - Best Business Schools
CLASS OF 2024
- Total Enrollment: 125
- Women: 35%
- Average GPA: 3.32
ABOUT
Kelley School of Business is a part of Indiana State University. Kelley cultivates in students success, humility, and perseverance as they embark along their academic and professional journey. Kelley’s network of corporate and global partnerships means students are surrounded by opportunities to grow and network while continuing the tradition of excellence set forth by their predecessors. The Curriculum is structured around personal development and teamwork, with experiential learning at its core. An emphasis on global and social responsibility creates an environment of cross-cultural and innovative thinkers. With a large alumni network of 120,000 individuals living around the globe, students enter into a world of hard work and motivation that stay with them long after graduation.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
- Round 1: October 15th, 2023
- Round 2: January 5th, 2023
- Round 3: March 1th, 2024
- Round 4: April 15th, 2024
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Besides considering your grade point average (GPA) from every college or university you’ve attended, they will also assess your field of study, the mix of communication (referred to as “poet”) and quantitative and analytical (referred to as “quant”) courses you’ve taken, and the overall trajectory of your grades. It’s important to note that students from IU (Indiana University) are exempt from submitting an IU transcript.
GMAT or GRE
Kelley students with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale) are not required to submit GRE or GMAT scores.
Foreign Language Requirement
For international students whose first language is not English, taking the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is mandatory. It’s essential to review the admissions requirements specific to your degree program to find out the required test and score criteria.
1 Recommendation
To ensure that Kelley is the right fit for your degree aspirations, they require recommendations from individuals who are familiar with your academic and professional achievements. You need to provide the names and email addresses of two recommenders who can offer insight into your capabilities and character.
Essay Description
- Discuss your immediate post-MBA professional goals.
How will your professional experience, when combined with a Kelley MBA degree, allow you to achieve these goals? Should the short-term goals you have identified not materialize, what alternate career paths might you consider? (500 words) - Respond to one of the following short essay prompts. (300 words)
- My greatest memory is…
- I’m most afraid of…
- My greatest challenge has been…
- I’m most proud of…
3. Share a brief fact about yourself that your classmates would find interesting, surprising, or noteworthy. (25 words)
Optional
Is there anything else that you think we should know as we evaluate your application? If you believe your credentials and essays represent you fairly, you shouldn’t feel obligated to answer this question. (300 words)
Resume
This is an opportunity for you to showcase who you are beyond just your test scores and GPA. In your personal statement, you can share your personal journey, leadership experiences, and career aspirations. The statement should be between 500-700 words and allows you to demonstrate your writing skills and communication style. Make sure to submit your personal statement and resume in PDF format.
Application Fee
The application fee is $75.
PROGRAM STRENGTHS
Academies
Meant to bring together theoretical practice in the classroom and practical application during an internship or career. Students select an Academy based on their future career goals and interests. Students can select an Academy that focuses on their industry of choice or related to their major. There are 6 first-year Academies to choose from which prepare MABers for long-term and internship success. Those who are interested in advancing their leadership skills can join the second-year Academy for Leadership.
Business Marketing
Capital Markets
Consulting
Consumer Marketing
Strategic Finance
Supply Chain and Digital Enterprise
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Certificate Program
Students in the Fulltime MBA program can refine their field of study further by selecting a certificate program. These program teach students the skills to master today’s most challenging problems and find innovative solutions now and in the future. There are three certificate programs to choose from, including: Global Business Achievement, Product Management, Social Entrepreneurship
STUDENT LIFE
Located in Bloomington Indiana, Kelley students experience all the beautiful Midwest has to offer. From the changing seasons to the outdoor adventures, students can build relationships and networks through the numerous extracurriculars offered by the University. 99% of MBAers at Kelley are members of the MBA Association, through which members gain experience, shape Kelley’s vision and values and take on leadership roles.
MBA PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The full-time MBA program at Kelley is designed for students who want to grow professionally and have a lasting impact. Students participating in the MBA program learn about themselves in an effort to become impactful leaders who are guided by introspection and innovation. They learn self-awareness as they learn teamwork and team-building skills, from giving constructive feedback to achieving long-term goals. Upon graduation, students become a part of the world’s largest business school alumni, 120,000 people strong who all possess the necessary leadership skills and guiding principles they gained during their time at Kelley.
First Year
The first year at Kelley kicks off with a 2 week intensive team-building course called Me, Inc. For incoming students without a business background, a program called Jump Start offers intensive courses which teach the business core concepts necessary to succeed at Kelley. During the first year, students participate in core courses designed to prepare them for their next two years. Students learn from class projects requiring engaged teamwork and hands-on approaches like the ‘First-Year Academy’ where students learn functional skills necessary to lead with competence and confidence. Interested students can choose to major or minor in an additional course of study to deepen their understanding and broaden their skills.
Second Year
During the second year, students continue to refine their leadership skills. By participating in a ‘Real World Academy’ students work on a project that has real impact to companies in the industry of their choosing. Students also have the option to participate in a ‘leadership academy’ where they learn further leadership skills and apply them with a hands-on approach.
FEATURED PROFESSORS
Philip L. Cochran
Professor Cochran is the Thomas W. Binford Chair of Corporate Citizenship and a Professor of Management. His expertise is in corporate social responsibility, leadership, business ethics, corporate governance, corporate philanthropy, Stakeholder theory, and Corporate Strategy. He is well-published, with his publications appearing in the American Business Law Journal, Academy of Management Journal, and many more. He earned his MBA, MA, and PhD from the University of Washington.