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 »
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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 »
Corporate innovation–what is it and how to develop skills in this area
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 »
Comparing online MBAs? Top considerations to find the right program
It’s no secret that a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree is a massive investment of time and resources—especially financial resources. Tuition for some of the highest-ranked online MBA programs exceeds $100,000, with rates varying based on factors including the type of institution (public or private), enrollment status (part-time or full-time), and books and other… Read more »
Before you choose an online MBA program, get tips from Kelley professor Carolyn Goerner
By Mary Thomason-Smith Want to know if you’ll thrive in the Kelley Direct Online MBA Program? In a recent episode of the Clear Admit MBA Admissions Podcast, Kelley School of Business Clinical Professor of Management Carolyn Goerner shares how to find the answer. Start with you Reflect on how your strengths align with five student… Read more »
How to build (or rebuild) a recruiting process that really works
Rather than getting stuck just trying to gather the most applicants for a job or largest pool of people and simply hope that the quality of individuals will show themselves based on the number, Sarah Wanger Director of Admissions for the Kelley Direct Online Programs, shares that there is a smarter way to go about… Read more »
Kelley Direct Faculty Q&A Series: Ernest O’Boyle
Ernest O’Boyle is the Dale. M. Coleman Chair of Management and an associate professor in the Management and Entrepreneurship Department, teaching Leading Organizations, Leadership and People Management, and co-teaching Designing High-Performance Organizations. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Seeing course concepts applied to someone’s career. I love that in Kelley Direct, students… Read more »
How Pitching to Silicon Valley VCs Better Prepared Me for Managing Risk and Entrepreneurship
Some opportunities are simply too good to pass up. They are the kind of opportunities that would harbor regret and resentment if missed. The chance to participate in the Kelley Direct Silicon Valley Challenge was exactly one of those opportunities. The premise of this immersion course is simple at its core. You have five weeks to… Read more »
How Business School Can Help You Turn Your Entrepreneurial Idea into Reality
Over time, I’ve come to realize my professional passion is rooted in entrepreneurship; making things happen for oneself personally and professionally, creating something out of nothing, building a business from the ground up, and being able to drive real change in a marketplace and in people’s lives. I’ve always looked for new opportunities to challenge… Read more »
The Kelley Difference: Why I Chose This Online MBA
My journey towards my MBA began while I was already in grad school completing my Master’s in E-commerce. I knew I wanted to continue my education with an MBA, but I wasn’t quite sure which program was for me. I remember asking my school at the time if I could take any of my courses… Read more »