Indiana University Kelley Direct Online MBA Program

The Kelley Direct Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program offers business students a rigorous business education with the flexibility needed to keep working while earning a degree. The Kelley Direct Online MBA program does not outsource its program to a third-party online program manager, resulting in lower tuition costs and greater benefits for students.

Key aspects of the program include:

• Two-year program, with the flexibility to extend
• Average of two live, 75-minute evening class sessions per week
• 50% core curriculum and 50% electives
• Seven majors to choose from
• In-person experiences
• Optional global and domestic immersion programs

Highlights of the Kelley Direct Online MBA program include the required, in-person Kelley On Campus and Kelley On Location experiences. In the first-year experience, Kelley On Campus, students work in a team to develop a solution to a real business challenge facing a real company. In the second-year experience, Kelley On Location, a faculty member designs a unique experience to connect a geographic location with a modern business topic. In addition to the On Campus and On Location experiences, Kelley Direct Online MBA students have the option to attend optional immersions, with 12 location options to choose from across the U.S. and the world.

The year one core curriculum must be completed before students can take electives. These electives give students the freedom to match their interests and strengths to one of the program’s seven majors.

The Kelley Direct Online Program is the top ranked Online MBA program in three leading Online MBA rankings:

• U.S. News & World Report: 1
• Princeton Review: 1
• QS (Americas): 1

There are 1,700 students enrolled in the Kelley Direct Online MBA program, with 33% female students and 12 non-US countries represented. The average age of enrolled students is 33 years old, the median GMAT score is 670, and the average GPA is 3.44.

85% of Kelley Direct Online MBA students started a new job or reported receiving a promotion or raise while enrolled in the program, with an average salary after graduation of $143,000. In addition, the Kelley Direct Online MBA program offers students access to career coaches for professional success, both as students and graduates.

The total tuition for the Kelley Direct Online MBA program is $94,944 for 54 credit hours. This tuition rate applies to cohorts starting in fall 2024 and spring 2025. There is an additional $2,000 in fees that cover the in-person experiences, including lodging, meals, and course materials. The Kelley Direct tuition rate is locked for three calendar years from the term a student matriculates.  Meaning, $94,944 is the total tuition for a Kelley Direct Online student who matriculates in the fall of 2024 and completes the degree by the spring of 2027.

Multiple scholarships are available, and decisions are made prior to enrollment so the student knows exactly how much they are being awarded before committing to the program.

Students are eligible for federal financial aid through the FAFSA program. Military service members and veterans may be given additional financial support through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service, Indiana Department of Veteran Affairs, and the Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment.

The Kelley Direct Online MBA program application requirements are as follows:

Part one (free and takes 5 minutes):

• Personal Information
• Resume

Part two:

• Admissions interview (30 minute phone interview)
• GMAT or GRE Score (optional)
• Scholarship application
• One recommendation
• Personal statement
• Official Transcripts

TOEFL or IELTS score (international)

• $75 application fee (waivers available for veterans, as well as women in the Forte MBALaunch program)

The Kelley Direct Online MBA Application Deadline to start classes in Spring 2025 is November 1, 2024