In this article: Kelley School of Business Professor Brian Williams shares his thoughts on how Kelley is preparing students and alumni to harness the power of generative artificial intelligence, the practical implications of this technology, and what it means for the future of business education and AI for MBA students. Learn how Kelley Direct is… Read more »
Why an online MBA? Find out why these incoming Spring 2025 students chose the Kelley Direct Online MBA Program

We pioneered online learning in 1999 and continue to innovate our top-ranked online MBA program to meet the needs of professionals who want to advance their careers. Hear from students in the incoming cohort as they share why they chose to pursue a Master of Business Administration online with Kelley Direct Omar Padilla Senior Program… Read more »
Communications and marketing professional Meredith Tierney-Beed shares why in-person experiences and values alignment were key to choosing the Kelley Direct Online MBA
In this article: See why the prospect of intentional in-person programming was so important to Meredith Tierney-Beed when she chose the Kelley Direct Online MBA—and how she maximized the experiences. Learn about transformational leadership opportunities Kelley Direct students experience through Reaching Out MBA. Celebrate the discovery that “bringing my full, authentic self to my career… Read more »
Researching online MBAs? When to use ChatGPT (and when to avoid it)

In this article Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of leveraging large language models (LLMs) like Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT to perform research. Find out why prospective students should be cautious when comparing online MBA programs using ChatGPT. As the adoption of AI becomes increasingly widespread, tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT are aiding a… Read more »
Student story: Physician, medical administrator, and working mom Sue Chung fills knowledge gaps with Kelley Direct Online MBA
In this article Learn why Kelley Direct student Sue Chung, MD, chose to pursue an online MBA in a boardroom aha moment. See Chung’s considerations for the Kelley Direct Online MBA versus a program specifically focused on health care administration. Get tips for researching online MBA programs. Rheumatologist Sue Chung serves as the chair of… Read more »
Student story: Neuropsychologist, author, and entrepreneur Michelle Braun balances work and life with Kelley Direct Online MBA
In this article See why Kelley Direct student Michelle Braun, PhD, chose to pursue an online MBA while juggling a successful career as a neuropsychologist, author, entrepreneur, and mom. Learn about Braun’s top considerations when she was comparing MBA programs and why she chose the Kelley Direct Online MBA. Find out what surprised Braun… Read more »
How does an online MBA program work?
In this article Learn about the differences between an online and in-person MBA, including the pros and cons of synchronous vs. asynchronous programming. Get considerations for choosing an online MBA program, including the caliber of the faculty, the availability of career coaching, the opportunities for networking, and the options for in-person experiences. Find out about… Read more »
Kelley Direct Faculty Q&A Series: April Sellers
April Sellers is the Pam Meyer Yttri Director of Kinsey-Kelley Center for Gender Equity in Business and a clinical professor of business law and ethics. She attended the (now) Maurer School of Law and Ohio Wesleyan University and joined the Kelley School of Business in 2015 after a career as a litigator with a large… Read more »
Kelley Direct Faculty Q&A Series: Kelly Eskew
Kelly Eskew, Clinical Professor of Business Law & Ethics and the Director of Education for the Kelley Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability, shares her experience teaching in the Kelley Direct Online MBA program. Describe your background and career experience. I’m originally from Indianapolis, though I spent about 10 years in Seattle and then Albuquerque…. Read more »
New enrollment milestone for women MBAs reached

Kelley Direct is thrilled to announce its Spring 2024 cohort is 40% women—an all-time high for the program. These 93 history-making women MBA students are joining a legacy of excellence in an exciting era for Kelley Direct. Their MBA journey begins just in time for our 25th anniversary and our most recent 2024 U.S. News… Read more »