Kelley Direct Online MBA Fund

Kelley School of Business - Bloomington

Empower future business leaders by supporting Kelley Direct, the nationally leading online MBA program. By providing broad, flexible support for the program, your gift enhances innovative online learning, funds immersive experiences, supports student success, and more. Join us in shaping the next generation of business professionals!

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Kelley School of Business - Bloomington

Empower future business leaders by supporting Kelley Direct, the nationally leading online MBA program. By providing broad, flexible support for the program, your gift enhances innovative online learning, funds immersive experiences, supports student success, and more. Join us in shaping the next generation of business professionals!

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Since pioneering the online MBA experience in 1999, Kelley Direct has remained at the forefront of online business education, offering students the same rigorous curriculum, renowned faculty, and career-enhancing opportunities as our in-person programs.

With 70 percent of Kelley Direct students receiving promotions or raises while enrolled, and a 133,000+ alumni network spanning 50 states and 33 countries, the program has a proven track record of success. In fact, Kelley Direct has been named the #1 online MBA program by U.S. News & World Report more frequently than any other program. That’s because the experience we offer is unparalleled, including:

  • World-class faculty: Courses that are designed and taught by full-time Kelley School of Business professors—no adjuncts or third-party providers
  • Flexible learning: A two-year program with the option to extend, featuring live virtual classes and asynchronous coursework
  • In-person experiences: Optional domestic and global immersion programs for hands-on learning and networking, as well as two required in-residences
  • Diverse specializations: Seven majors and a curriculum that is 50 percent core courses and 50 percent electives, allowing students to tailor their experience
  • Strong career support: Personalized career coaching from day one, plus lifelong access to Kelley’s career services

Your generosity will help us continue to provide students with a superlative education, lifelong career support, and the tools they need to make an impact in the business world. Indeed, the gifts of alumni and friends enable outcomes such as:

  • Global business exposure: Funding supports immersive learning opportunities across the U.S. and abroad.
  • Cutting-edge education: Contributions help us develop new courses, enhance learning technology, and keep the program at the forefront of online business education.
  • Stronger professional networks: Support enables students to connect with top faculty, industry leaders, and an expansive alumni network.
  • Lifelong career advancement: Donations ensure continued innovation and access for alumni professional advancement.

By investing in Kelley Direct, you are shaping the future of business education and empowering the next generation of leaders to excel in their careers. Thank you for your support!

Your giving matters

When I started this program, my current position was the No. 1 dream job on my list of ‘impossible things that could never happen’ for me. So I’m very grateful to the Kelley Direct program for being the link to the evolution in my career. This experience has been everything I could have expected and more.

Andrew Duncan, MBA'18 Global Brand Director, Sazerac

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Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.