Evening MBA

• Earn an MBA from the Kelley School of Business,  one of the country's most distinguished business schools.

• Classes taught by faculty from the IU Kelley School of Business; known not only as outstanding researchers and leading industry and government advisors, but as professors who care about your academic success and growth.

• Cohort structure and strong emphasis on collaborative decision making, teamwork and networking.  By enrolling in the Kelley Evening MBA program, you will be studying along side the region's most qualified and motivated students, and develop lifelong relationships with future business leaders.

• Students can earn an MBA in general management or major in five different areas:  finance, marketing, accounting, entrepreneurship, or supply chain management.

• The flexibility and convenience of the program allows for integration with career and personal commitments. Students complete the program at their own pace.  The Evening MBA program is usually completed in two and one half or three years.

Admissions

The Indiana University Kelley School of Business Evening MBA program admits students on a highly competitive basis, consistent with other nationally ranked programs. Our goal is to bring together a cohort of motivated and talented students who will bring as much to this IU MBA program as they will take from it.

Application Deadlines

We admit students two times each year, in August and in January.

• For August Admission: Initial deadline - April 1 (Applications are accepted after the deadline on a space-available basis, up until June 1)

• For January Admission: Initial deadline - October 1 (Applications are accepted after the deadline on a space-available basis up until November 1)

Your Academic Credentials

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, which may be in any subject. Typically, the average undergraduate GPA of those admitted is 3.2. Most applicants have not had prior coursework in business.

Your aptitude for graduate work at Indiana University is based on an evaluation of your previous academic experience, work experience, and your performance on the GMAT.  Admission decisions are based on the following:

GMAT Performance

Candidates for the Kelley Evening MBA Program are expected to have above average GMAT scores.  In 2013, the average GMAT score of admitted students was 608.  Applicants are strongly encouraged to thoroughly prepare before sitting for the GMAT exam.

If you have taken the GMAT in the last five years, you do not need to retake the test. Simply arrange to have Pearson-Vue send the official results directly to our office.

Your Contribution to the Learning Experience

Attention is given to the your full-time work experience and progression in job responsibilities. It is recommended that you have a minimum of two years full-time, continuous work experience prior to entering the MBA program.  On average, students admitted to the Evening MBA Program have six years of professional work experience and have demonstrated leadership skills. In requesting recommendations, it is preferred that you select individuals from your work, academic or community service environment who have worked closely enough with you to address the areas of assessment on the recommendation form.

Your Ability and Willingness to Make the Commitment to Graduate Study

Our program is built on the premise that in a program with students who have substantial work and life experience, learning comes not only from the faculty and course materials but also from each other. Travel schedules, cross-functional responsibilities, and personal and community activities often divert attention from graduate studies. Your success and the success of your teammates depend on your ability and willingness to make a commitment to attend class sessions, participate in team sessions, and prepare for class.

Our Admissions Staff is available to meet with you to answer your questions about the Evening MBA Program. We welcome the opportunity to talk to you about our program and how it can help you achieve your career goals.