In this article Learn about the value of an entrepreneurial mindset and growing your business innovation skills at any stage of your career. Find out how the top-ranked Kelley Direct Online MBA gives students the opportunity to learn various aspects of business innovation, including design thinking, creative problem-solving, technology integration, market analysis, and implementing change… Read more »
I joined my current organization – Liberty Mutual – in my last semester of college. I quickly realized my humanities degree taught me to read, write, and speak critically, but it did not provide the business acumen needed to advance my career in a corporate setting. I didn’t always have the right words to put… Read more »
By Mary Thomason-Smith Effective leaders understand there’s power in making connections. With your customers. Among team members. Even with yourself. For students in the No. 1-ranked Kelley Direct online MBA program, connections happen through dynamic online learning experiences, transformative immersion courses, and opportunities to engage with an international Kelley alumni network. Kelley Direct’s webinar series—Conversations… Read more »
A few years ago, I faced a crucial decision in my career. I wanted to expand my role into realms outside of supply chain to position myself for a full P&L role in the future. I knew an MBA would help me gain the strategic thinking required to apply methodologies I would learn into real… Read more »
I always dreamed of someday setting out on my own and becoming an entrepreneur, so I figured getting my MBA would provide a solid foundation for that career path. What I didn’t figure, however, was how instrumental my MBA, and the Kelley Direct program, would be in helping me achieve that dream. Beyond the tangible… Read more »
As a serial entrepreneur, I am used to wearing many hats. The hats I’m currently wearing include CEO, Anime Village; Chief of Staff, ProBook; Chief Operating Officer, RoboNegotiator; and Managing Partner, Forward Thinking Partners and FTP-Studios. One hat I donned recently was MBA student in the Kelley Direct program. I pursued an online MBA because… Read more »
The pursuit of diversifying my knowledge base and experience is a constant driver in my life, and my MBA experience was no exception. When I applied for my MBA, I worked in sales for the San Diego Padres. I wanted to diversify my business knowledge with topics I didn’t think I would be able to… Read more »