Kelley Direct Programs

Darren Klein

February 18, 2009

Did you know?

Kelley Direct:• Of the schools ranked in the top 15 full-time MBA programs, only Kelley

also offers an MBA that can be earned online?• Offers an MBA that is flexible enough to be completed in as little as 2

years or as many as 5?• Offers 3 MS degrees?• Has partnerships with prestigious schools such as Purdue, Michigan,

and Thunderbird?• That 96% of its current students and alums would recommend it to a

colleague.• Has 10 years of experience in web-based graduate education?

Agenda

• IU Kelley School of Business Background• Kelley Direct Programs• Who is KD for?• How does it work?• Global Leaders Network• Admissions• Questions

The Kelley School Of Business:100 + Years of Excellence

• IU began offering commerce classes in 1902• Ranked among Top 20 schools for both graduate and

undergraduate programs by Business Week & US News• Alumni include CEOs of Cisco (John Chambers), Nestle USA

(Brad Alford), Petsmart (Phil Francis), & Whirlpool (Jeff Fettig)• Named for E.W. Kelley, B.S. ’39• Located on 2 campuses – Bloomington & Indianapolis• Known for innovation

– Integrated Curriculum in the 60’s, Online Education in ‘99– Global Leaders Network in 2008!

Kelley Direct Programs

• Bringing Kelley to Working Professionals: designed for those looking to earn MBA or MS degree from a top school while continuing their career

• Experience & Success: founded in 1999; many professors have taught since beginning

• High Quality: partner with top companies and schools; over 1500 high-quality students; 96% of students & alums would recommend to a colleague

• Breadth of Offerings: degree programs include…

– MBA

– MS in Finance

– MS in Global Supply Chain Management

– MS in Strategic Management

– Joint Degrees with top schools like Thunderbird, Purdue, & Michigan

MBA Program• Designed for those looking for strong general

business management focus• 51 credit hour program• Can be completed in 24 months (avg: 27)• 2 one-week in-residencies• 4 12-week terms per year; 2 classes per term

MS Programs• Designed for those wanting to concentrate on

specialized field• Offered in Finance, Global Supply Chain

Management, and Strategic Management• 30 credit hours; can be done in 15 months• 1 one-week in-residency for Finance and Global

Supply Chain Management• Can get joint MBA/MS in 63 credit hours!

Joint Programs• Can get MBA from top business school and another

Masters degree from another top school in their specialty

• Programs offered:– Thunderbird MGM– Purdue MSE– Purdue MS in Agricultural Economics– Michigan MSE

Kelley Direct Will it be for me?

KD Students:– Tend not want to give up current job

(at least right away)– Want MBA/MS from top-tier school– Are disciplined– Are team players– Are driven to succeed

Kelley Direct How does it work?

• Uses ANGEL course management system• Includes:

– Streaming Video– Discussion Forums– Narrated Power Points – Computer Enhanced Live Meetings– Podcasts – Simulations

• Teamwork is key component: simulating today’s global business model

• Asynchronous: no scheduled times to be online

• Worldwide network of business leaders and experts• Will offer students and alumni access to business leaders• Executives can have discussions and contribute content at

anytime from anywhere

Global Leaders Network

What does KD look for?

• Academic Record– Grades– Classes taken

• GMAT Scores• Work Experience – looking for 2 years• Leadership Abilities• Letter of Recommendation• Personal Statement• Apply online www.kd.iu.edu• Fall 2009 Deadline: June 15• In-Residencies begin in August

Fall 2008 Class Profile (MBA)• Class Size: 129• Key Demographics:

– Average Age: 31– Average Work Experience: 7.5 yrs– 25% Female– Location:

• Midwest: 48%• Northeast/Mid-Atlantic: 8%• West/Southwest: 21%• South/US Possessions: 19%• International: 5%

Fall 2008 Class Profile (MBA)

• GMAT– Average: 630– 700+: 17%– 600-699: 46%– 500-599: 36%

• Undergraduate GPA:– Average: 3.3– GPA>3.5: 35%– GPA 3.0-3.49: 46%– GPA 2.5-2.99: 17%

Why Kelley Direct? • The opportunity to earn an MBA or MS from a renowned business school!

• Learn from outstanding faculty– Same faculty that teaches in full-time and evening programs

• Full-Time faculty ranked #2 in teaching quality by Princeton Review!• Recently ranked #3 in research productivity & impact!

– Many have been teaching online since ’99

• The ultimate flexibility for working professionals– Work can be done around your schedule– Can be completed in as little as 2 years or as many as 5– Two start dates: August & February

• Global connections to a network of high-caliber experienced professionals, top faculty, and 85,000 Kelley alumni world-wide

• 96% of current students & alums would recommend it to a colleague

Questions?

Darren Kleindaklein@indiana.edu