When you enroll in the Kelley Evening MBA Program, you don’t simply sign up for classes — you become a Kelley. You join a passionate, diverse cohort of professionals like yourself, all dedicated to becoming leaders. In 24 months, you work closely with your peers as a team, challenging each other to try harder and go further. From your classmates to Kelley professors and alumni mentors, you have many opportunities to shape your MBA experience.
A weeklong orientation with hands-on learning experiences kicks off the start of your program and introduces you to your cohort.
Synthesize the skills you learn throughout the Evening MBA by solving an executive-level business challenge for a real company.
Get involved in student organizations, special events, networking opportunities and alumni mentoring to round out your MBA education.
Megan Lees, MBA’18 In the Evening MBA Program, you’re immersed in this really cool climate, where you can figure out how things work in the business world.
Two student organizations in the Kelley Evening MBA Program — Kelley Indianapolis MBA Women’s Association and the Student Advisory Board — allow you to learn more about fields and industries you want to pursue, network with business leaders and gain leadership experience.
KIMWA is an empowering environment for women pursuing their MBAs. Through networking events, developmental workshops and community engagement events, KIMWA members create a community of women who challenge and inspire one another while paving the way for greater female business leadership in the Indianapolis community.
Lorna Nicol, MBA'20 I got involved in KIMWA early in my MBA journey, and it was the best thing I could have done! I got to meet professors before seeing them in class, network with my classmates and make great friends I know will be with me long after graduation day.
The goal of SAB is to enrich the social, cultural, academic and professional experience of Kelley MBA students. SAB coordinates a wide range of activities that encourage socializing, networking and professional development. SAB also serves as a liaison between the Evening MBA student body and Kelley faculty and staff, administering evaluations, recognizing high-performing faculty, collecting feedback and serving as a resource for Evening MBA students.
Nick Rumpke, MBA’20 SAB provides opportunities to develop deeper relationships and capture the unique perspectives of Evening MBA students and faculty outside the classroom. I’ve grown enormously by having a network to turn to when faced with unique challenges in my personal and professional life.
The Kelley Evening MBA Program hosts a variety of events throughout the year to provide students with opportunities to hear influential guest speakers; attend conferences; participate in workshops and network with classmates, alumni and business leaders. Our events cover topics such as negotiating, leadership, financial fitness and networking skills. Past events have included: