In this article: Learn how program structure and enrollment options (full time vs. part time) impact the time it takes to earn your MBA. Discover practical tips from Kelley Direct Online MBA students on balancing work and personal commitments while completing your degree coursework. Explore key considerations, including accreditation, curriculum specializations, and career support, to… Read more »
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Casey Watson, MBA’24, discusses the benefits of working with her Kelley Direct career coach
In this article: See how Casey Watson, MBA’24, worked with her Kelley Direct Professional Advancement coach to achieve her career goal of pivoting to a new function with her employer. Read Casey’s tips for maximizing Kelley Direct and Kelley Direct Professional Advancement. Spoiler: You’ll do yourself a favor by engaging with a coach early in… Read more »
When is the best time to get an MBA? Timing your path to success
In this article: Learn how assessing your career stage, personal aspirations, and financial readiness can help determine the best time to get an MBA. Gain insights from Kelley Direct Online MBA students and alumni that can help you decide when to take the next step in your academic and professional journey. Discover strategies like time… Read more »
Become a strategic leader: Navigate today’s complex leadership challenges
In this article: Hear from the executive director of the Kelley Direct Online MBA about why the program is the right choice for professionals who are seeking advancement in strategic leadership. Discover how the program integrates foundational lessons and experiences into a broader framework for strategic thinking. When it comes to preparing professionals for today’s… Read more »
Generative AI and business transformation: How the Kelley Direct Online MBA is preparing students and alumni
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 »
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 business programs 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 to advance their careers… Read more »
Communications and marketing professional Meredith Tierney-Beed shares why in-person MBA 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 and business immersion was so important to Meredith Tierney-Beed when she chose the Kelley Direct Online MBA—and how she maximized the MBA experience. Learn about transformational leadership opportunities Kelley Direct students experience through Reaching Out MBA. Celebrate the discovery that “bringing my full, authentic… 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 »