Indiana University has well reviewed online, graduate business programs. US News and Review listed them as one of the top options for completing a graduate degree in business online.
The Kelley MBA program is highly respected and internationally known. The curriculum and content in the online program is of the same quality as the on-campus program.
For a professional who wants an education from a top-tier MBA program but needs the flexibility of a distance degree, this is a great option. The tuition is on the high side, but is actually lower than most similarly ranked MBA programs. The benefits of the degree can justify the cost, in many cases.
Note that occasional campus visits are required.
Name: Anonymous
Post On: September 8, 2010
Grade: A
After researching several programs (ASU, FSU, Penn State, Washington State and IU) I decided to attend Kelley's program because of: 1) its reputation and 2) the website was much better constructed.
I recently started the program and it is not easy. Each course will require you to allocate anywhere between 10-15 hours per week to do well in the program.
The in-residence is very challenging and time consuming. It is, however, well worth it because it allows you to network and identify people that you may want to work with during the program.
At first I must admit that I was a bit skeptical about how solid the online program would be; however, two days into the in-residence session, my skepticism was dissipated.
Overall, I highly recommend the IU MBA.
Name: Meghan
Post On: May 19, 2010
Grade: A
Some helpful background on this school: Kelley Graduate School of Business is ranked a top 20 business school by US News and Business Week. The same faculty that teaches in the Kelley full-time and evening MBA campus degree programs teaches in Kelley Direct. Graduates of the Kelley campus program include John Chambers, CEO Cisco, John Eck, President NBC TV, Phil Francis, CEO PetSmart, Alan Graf, CFO FedEx, and Evan Bayh, United States Senator. The one downside to the online or "Direct" program is that if you are an Indiana resident you can earn the same degree on campus for literally half the cost. IU does charge a premium for online school delivery. I'd recommend Indiana residents compare the campus program if cost is an issue. Other than that this one of the most elite online business school options.
