Business leaders manage a company's operational, organizational, and managerial responsibilities. A Master of Business Administration provides training in the theory and practice of business management, and it prepares you to lead an organization's key business operations.

The IU Online Master of Business Administration includes two in-residence experiences, one at the beginning of the program and one at the end. These events allow students to network with each other while consulting on live cases as part of a case competition or attending conference style events. 

Gain deep specialization

You complete your remaining studies online. Our newly redesigned curriculum combines a robust integrated business core with an array of elective coursework and new major offerings. With over 50% of the program available for your personal customization, you will enjoy the benefits of a traditional MBA with seven majors. Take coursework in economics, quantitative analysis, accounting, strategic marketing management, operations management, financial management, business planning, information technology, global business, business law, and more. You also undertake an integrative team capstone project that provides an opportunity to actively synthesize what you have learned in the program.

Kelley Direct MBA alumni are highly valued in the marketplace. Recent graduates of the online MBA program experienced an average salary increase of 29 percent, and nearly two-thirds earned a promotion by the time they graduated.

Customizable Degree Options

In addition to your MBA, you may choose to complete a major within the 54 credit MBA. Students may choose between the following majors: 

• Business Analytics
• Digital Technology Management
• Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation
• Finance
• Marketing
• Strategy and Leadership
• Supply Chain and Operations

Your IU Online MBA prepares you to progress in industries such as:

• Healthcare
• Finance
• Marketing, branding and public relations
• Engineering
• Business development and operations
• Technology
• Consulting
• Project management

Degree Requirements

To graduate with the MBA, you must complete a total of 54 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

• Business administration required courses (27 credit hours) 
• Business administration elective courses (27 credit hours) 

Download a printable PDF summary of the Master of Business Administration.