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 »
Online MBA
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 business pitch competition 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 entrepreneurship competition for Kelley Direct Online MBA students. Held over a weekend in April 2021, the Idea Blitz introduced students to the process of business idea development, testing, and validation. Kelley Direct offered the intensive experience in lieu of… Read more »
Sleep is good for business
How much sleep did you get last night? Managers across the globe reported that they got less than the magic recommended 8 hours. In Japan, for example, the national average is 5 hours and 59 minutes; in India, the average is 6 hours and 20 minutes. If you are an American, the numbers are not… 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 »
Kelley Direct Student Spotlight: Mike Wolfner, MBA’20
Tell us about yourself—job title, company, and current hometown—and what you do in your current job. I graduated from Kelley this past August with my MBA and I work for Nokia (yes, that cell phone company is still around ). They acquired the technology start-up I was at in 2018 to expand their Internet of… Read more »
Women and the Kelley Direct Online MBA: Experience, support, and opportunities
Earning an MBA creates powerful career opportunities for women—for advancement, for increased earning potential, and for executive positions. A common concern of prospective students is how to balance MBA coursework with a full-time career and personal commitments. The Kelley Direct Online MBA provides the flexibility and customization to make it possible. “The Kelley Direct… Read more »
Kelley Direct Faculty Q&A Series: Jenni Dinger
Jenni Dinger is a clinical assistant professor in Management and Entrepreneurship who joined Kelley in the Fall of 2020. She teaches U701, a strategy elective that focuses on the role of the competitive environment on corporate and business-level strategic decisions. She is looking forward to digging into topics like sustainability and corporate venture capital… Read more »