Finding the right online MBA program takes time and research. You scour websites. You get recommendations from friends and colleagues. Then a few programs rise to the top of your list. Now what? Talk to the MBA admissions officers. “We know the MBA program inside and out,” said Abigail Harris, associate director of admissions for… Read more »
Online MBA Student
Michael Brown, General Manager, PMI Feed Additives, Land O’ Lakes
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 »
Kelley Direct Entrepreneur Spotlight: Laura Fooks, CEO, Light Speaks Loudest
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 »
Kelley Direct Entrepreneur Spotlight: Gary Phillips, Managing Partner, Forward Thinking Partners
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 »
Kelley Direct Entrepreneur Spotlight: Scott Baird, Sales Team Lead – Midwest, CloudKitchens
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 »
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 Alumni – Q&A Series: Laura Fooks, MBA’20
Laura Fooks, MBA’20 is based in Denver where she works as the co-founder and Chief Encouragement Officer at Light Speaks Loudest—a subscription box service designed to inspire confidence in teen girls and help them build empathy toward others and grow their spirituality. Why did you pursue an online MBA? I knew I wanted to get… Read more »
Virtual Idea Blitz builds Kelley Direct student’s entrepreneurial, teamwork skills
What started last year as an effort to solve COVID-19 challenges transformed into a fast-paced virtual competition for Kelley Direct Online MBA students. Held over a weekend in April 2021, the Idea Blitz introduced students to the process of developing, testing, and validating a business idea. Kelley Direct offered the intensive experience in lieu of… Read more »
Kelley Direct Faculty Q&A Series: Cristiano Guarana
Cristiano Guarana is an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, teaching Leading Organizations in the Integrated Core 1—Understanding Markets and Institutions. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? My personal life mission is to “help people improve their lives via education.” I set this personal mission years before pursuing… Read more »
Kelley Direct Faculty – Q&A Series: Markus Vodosek
Markus Vodosek is a clinical associate professor in Management and Entrepreneurship who joined Kelley in the Fall of 2019. He teaches Navigating the Global Business Environment, a new elective on managing in an era where success means balancing globalization with de-globalization. What is the most rewarding aspect of your job? Without question, the most rewarding… Read more »