As a Kelley School Evening MBA student, I have the opportunity to participate in the entpreneurship and new venture community within Indianapolis. This semester, I'll be detailing these experiences through a series of blogs.
More than a degree: How the Kelley Physician MBA inspires physician business leaders
“As physicians, we don’t learn anything about the business of medicine in medical school. If you follow the news and what’s happening in the medical field, you realize that, without business knowledge, you cannot get by."
Alum uses Kelley Graduate Accounting Program to reignite career and return to her passion
Rachel Ogden, BS’11, MSA’19, didn't pursue accounting the first time around during her undergraduate studies, but she later used the Kelley Graduate Accounting Program to reignite her career.
Physicians with MBAs: The future of medicine
The world of medicine is largely reliant on how well healthcare functions as a system.
Tobias Fellows: Transforming leadership
“The Tobias Fellows program gave me a deeper understanding of what I brought to the table as a leader."
Do no harm: media influence on health
Dr. Primack is a pioneer in the study of media, technology, and healthcare, and his work has substantially influenced international dialogue and policy.
Tobias Fellows: "The battle is not knowing, it's doing"
While there’s no secret recipe for creating a great leader, Timothy Baldwin says his goal is to move Fellows toward decisions and away from descriptions.
Tobias Fellows pit crew challenge: Teamwork for the greater good
Watch a pit crew work during the Indianapolis 500 race. They work with precision: juggling speed, safety and quality.
It takes a certain kind of person to leave a resounding impact on a student, motivating and inspiring her in a way that changes the trajectory of a career.
Kelley network leads to dream job
In an office overlooking the Indiana War Memorial in downtown Indianapolis, Nanette Schulze, MSA’10, recalls the phone call that changed her life forever.
Kelley Evening MBA creates momentum long before graduation
When Dustin Kleppe moved to Indianapolis, he did not have a network or a next step in his banking career.
Evening MBA links HR professional to a new career at Lilly
Kelly Blair, MBA’17, enjoys learning. Several years after graduating from Cornell, she discovered she missed the classroom, and she knew she wanted to earn an MBA.
Kelley MBA is springboard for employment program aimed at veterans
Military veterans often face a big question at the end of their service: what’s next? Wes Wood, MBA’17, began considering that question as he wrapped up his last five years in the Army.
Physician MBA alum leads American Society of Anesthesiologists
Earning an MBA was something he’d always wanted to do. Jim Grant, MD, MBA’15, had been a practicing anesthesiologist for over twenty years when he decided to pursue the degree.
MBA alum leads the academic health center of the future
As president of the adult academic health center (AHC) at Indiana University Health, Ryan Nagy, MD, MBA'15, is responsible for determining the strategic vision and priorities for IU Health Methodist and University hospitals.
Learning the language of a CMO
Rocky Singh, MD, MBA’15, had experienced a number of leadership and administrative roles throughout his medical career, but eventually he discovered a language gap.
Kelley Physician MBA grad improving patient wait time at Indianapolis VA hospital
A Kelley School of Business Physician MBA graduate and Indianapolis urologist is improving patient wait time at the Indianapolis VA urology clinic.
Accounting: One of the fastest growing industries
From the first time Christopher Lee, BS’14, MSA’15, stepped foot on the IUPUI campus for his freshman year of college, he knew he wanted a master’s degree. It was all part of his plan to become a CPA.
Shared experiences, similar insecurities: Tobias Fellows learn from leaders in other fields
It was a moment of vulnerability from a Tobias Fellow peer that stands out most to Jennifer Kerr as she reflects on her time as a Tobias Fellow in 2017.
Tobias Fellows: Storytelling in leadership
"As a leader, I need to be able to share who we are and what makes our organization so special through stories and symbols."
Extraordinary Evening MBA experience worth the sacrifice
There don’t seem to be enough hours in the day for what Ragan Brackett, MD, MBA’16, accomplished as a Kelley MBA student.
Kelley Evening MBA career coaching is pivotal for increasing engineer’s velocity
Kyle Egenolf, MBA’17, is an engineer—a strong critical thinker and problem solver—but to take his career to the next level, he needed more.
Christopher Patterson: Ultimate goal within reach
When Christopher Patterson, MST’16, MSA’17, moved from Tennessee to Indianapolis, he brought with him a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, and psychology—and a passion for numbers.
The Kelley Physician MBA changes you – both as a leader and a doctor
Gregory Mishkel, MD, MBA'17, enjoyed the administrative side of medicine but realized he needed greater business expertise. He gained much more than an MBA.
Be a differentiator with a Kelley MBA
Stacy Hofinger, MBA’12, didn’t “need” an MBA in the way that many people think they need one.
An MBA that shapes you as much as it shapes your résumé
Earning a Kelley MBA is more than just strengthening business expertise and earning a title; it’s also gaining the confidence and breadth of experience to tackle any challenge that arises in your career.
Learning for life: The value of a Kelley MBA
Lizeth Hernandez, MBA’20, believes deeply in education because she knows how transformative learning can be. When she immigrated to the United States from Colombia with her mother shortly before her 13th birthday, they arrived with little money and no English.
More retailers work to compete with Amazon on "Prime Day"
Expect to see more retailers offering deals this week online, as they work to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day event, which starts Monday July 16th and continues for 36 hours.
Camp Atterbury experience offers Tobias Fellows a look at military leadership, decision-making
In the military, situations can be unpredictable. So how does a leader help their team understand what they’re expected to do in an unpredictable environment? How does he or she train people to be self-reliant and fluid in a dynamic situation?
Emerging leaders learn about business and social good during central Indiana visit
Young leaders from sub-saharan Africa spent time at the Kelley School on IUPUI's campus, learning about the social impact of business.
ROI Podcast features Indiana governor and tech sector growth in Indiana
In Episode 51 of the ROI Podcast, presented by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb sat down with Associate Dean Phil Powell to discuss tech growth and jobs in the state.
Kelley Physician MBA grads named to Best & Brightest Executive MBA listing for 2018
Congratulations to Funke Agbasi, MD, MBA'18 and Holly Robinson, MD, MBA'18, both named to the Poets & Quants Best and Brightest Executive MBA listing for 2018.
Gain a seat at the table with a Kelley Evening MBA
A few years ago, Megan Lees, MBA’18, realized her career was plateauing.
The ROI Podcast: Top 5 Episodes with Women in the C-Suite
From small businesses to corporations, central Indiana’s women business leaders share insights on becoming a leader, increasing employee productivity, and breaking through the glass ceiling.
This is the sixth and final in a series of blogs featuring the Venture Club, written by Evening MBA student Kelci Dye.
“Life is short; nothing is guaranteed:” After loss, physician renews pursuit of MBA
It was a tragic, personal loss that led Funke Agbasi, MD, MBA’18, to renew her pursuit of an MBA.
Physician MBAs gain global healthcare insight in Italy
Studying and reading about a healthcare system in another part of the world is one way to learn new methods and best practices, but to visit, tour and explore it firsthand truly creates a deeper, richer learning experience.
Kelley Student Spotlights: Commencement 2018
The Kelley class of 2018 excels into post-grad life.
Kelley student takes first place at IUPUI’s Speech Night
Kelley student takes first place at IUPUI’s spring 2018 Speech Night.
Loren Bumbalough receives Senior Academic Advisor distinction
Loren Bumbalough receives Senior Academic Advisor distinction at IUPUI.
Get to know Kelley’s 500 Festival Princesses
Hundreds of applicants were reviewed and 33 princesses selected based on communication skills, academic performance and community involvement. 2018 is the third consecutive year that at least one 500 Festival Princess has been selected from the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI.
Evening MBA students reflect on consulting trip to South Africa
Kelley School of Business Evening MBA students traveled to South Africa to provide free consulting services to businesses there.
This is the fifth in a series of blogs featuring the Venture Club, written by Evening MBA student Kelci Dye.
Congratulations to graduate accounting student award recipients
Congratulations are in order for the Graduate Accounting Students receiving Kelley School of Business awards this year.
Business is broader than academic course work
As a first-year business student at Kelley School of Business, I have come to appreciate that business is broader than just our academic course work.
Congratulations to the Kelley Evening MBA students named among the Elite 50 at IUPUI
The annual Elite 50 recognizes graduate and professional student achievements in scholarship and service beyond the classroom.
This is the fourth in a series of blogs featuring the Venture Club, written by Evening MBA student Kelci Dye.
This is the third in a series of blogs featuring the Venture Club, written by Evening MBA student Kelci Dye.
Advice for students everywhere
"Just say no" and "create the life you love" are just two of the messages that members of the Kelley organization, Women in Business, heard from guest speakers this year.
Congratulations to the Kelley School students named to IUPUI's Top 100
Each year, the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations honors 100 outstanding undergraduate students who demonstrate excellence in three categories—academic excellence, campus leadership, and community engagement.
Blogging abroad: Kelley School students in London
Kelley School students are studying abroad in London over spring break.
Kelley undergrad acquires waterless car wash startup at 22
Six months shy of his college graduation and with no student loan debt to his name, Alex Bajzatt acquired his first company—Smart Wash LLC—at age 22.
Kelley School students excel in pitch competition
Congratulations are in order for the Kelley School students involved in the JagStart Student Idea Pitch Competition held on IUPUI's campus.
Reflecting on the highest standards of leadership
Leadership is one of the most important skills we will need as business professionals.
Kelley Evening MBAs learn from top industry marketers
Persevere. Try new things. Be a good storyteller. You may fail – Be open to that and learn from it.
Most graduates achieve their goals. Three alums—from the same graduating class—recently did just that. With a twist: They earned executive positions within the same healthcare system.
The case for case competitions
Mike Hurley, BS’17, likely would have never found his job after graduation if it wasn’t for a case competition.
Thinking beyond the bedside: Career opportunities for physician MBAs
Alumni from the Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business often find that they didn’t dream big enough; what they accomplish after graduation far exceeds their ambitions at enrollment.
This is the second in a series of blogs featuring the Venture Club, written by Evening MBA student Kelci Dye.
Physician alum uses MBA to relieve burnout and launch concierge practice
For some physicians, gaining a greater sense of the business behind the medicine is helpful to attract more business. For others, an MBA through the Indiana University Kelley School of Business helps them better manage their existing case load.
Teaching physician MBAs: “It’s the best thing I’ve ever done”
In 2012, Professor Reed Smith was looking for the “next big step” in his career. Little did he know, he would learn a whole new way to teach accounting.
Mother, son duo excelling after graduation
In their Christmas card, the Lutz family characterized 2017 as “a year filled with healing and growth, even in baby steps.”
Speaking truth to power – reflecting on the 2017 Hazelett Forum
“I think many institutions fail, even ones that have been around a long time, because history and tradition can blind people to hard truths, and too few are willing to address them head on."
Durham has studied legal point spread betting for years. As a finance professor, he looks at the numbers and thinks about bettors’ behaviors – considering what might cause the numbers to move up and down as they do.
Completing I-Core: A distinguishing component of the Kelley School bachelor's degree program
Junior-level students in the I-Core (Integrated Core) course this semester completed their core classes (marketing, finance, supply chain management and team dynamics), and they presented their team projects this week.
Kelley School freshman wins biannual IUPUI Speech Night
Alyssa Kane, BS’21, took home first place in this semester’s Speech Night at IUPUI.
Pain physician opens integrative clinic after earning Kelley Physician MBA
At his new clinic, Dr. Orlando Landrum, MD, MBA’16, focuses on taking a deeper look at a patient’s concerns, goals and lifestyle before offering a variety of non-traditional treatments in place of – or in addition to – medication.
Student Spotlight: Jacey Stuckey, BS’19
To say Jacey Stuckey has overcome is an understatement.
Emmis Communications founder and CEO visits Kelley corporate strategy course
Entrepreneur and business executive Jeff Smulyan served as a guest presenter for our J402: Corporate Strategy night class on November 29.
Professor Barb Flynn began her professional career as an elementary school teacher after graduating with her undergraduate degree in psychology.
Thanking our Kelley student veterans and service members
We are proud to call many veterans and current service people Kelleys. Here are just a few of their stories.
Gaining new tools for solving healthcare problems
As a hospitalist, Mahdi Ajjan, MD, MBA’17, is accustomed to solving problems. His specialty itself sprang from the need to alleviate primary care physician burnout in the early 1990s, when these physicians were shuttling back and forth between practice offices and hospitals to treat admitted patients.
Rwandan ambassador visits Indianapolis
Indiana University faculty and staff met with Rwanda's ambassador to the United States during her recent visit to Indianapolis.
Solving healthcare problems while taking control of personal goals
Today’s physicians are tasked with countless responsibilities each day, many of which go far beyond patient care.
Faculty Spotlight: Nolan Taylor
“Embrace change,” Nolan Taylor, clinical assistant professor of information systems explains. “Some things you learn today won’t be the same in five years -- even a year from now... We are constantly learning and adapting.”
New Kelley mentoring program connects freshmen with upperclassmen
The Team Kelley Mentoring Program premiered for the first time in August 2017.
Physician MBA grad uses degree to cut costs and build unique 3-D ultrasound sculpture business
Michael Schifano, DO, MBA'17, is the kind of physician who’s always finding new ways to differentiate his practice.
This is the first in a series of blogs featuring the Venture Club, written by Evening MBA student Kelci Dye.
Kelley Indianapolis student team takes fifth at case competition
The student team from the Kelley School at IUPUI came in fifth place out of 21 teams.
Why this investigative journalist is pursuing her MBA
As an investigative reporter focusing on social services and welfare, Marisa Kwiatkowski’s name lies beneath some of the most hard-hitting headlines throughout The Indianapolis Star.
Celebrating food and beverage entrepreneurship
IU Kelley School at IUPUI and the Venture Club of Indiana are once again connecting food and beverage entrepreneurs, investors and foodies.
Since the first event with just 1,000 attendees, the IUPUI Regatta has grown into an event that attracts over 10,000 people and awards $10,000 in student scholarships every year.
Twisted Stitchers staff interest group lends a helping hand, one stitch at a time
It’s lunch hour on campus, and a group of staff from the Kelley School and SPEA meet on the fourth floor, as they do every Thursday. But instead of economics or public health, these staffers are talking about knitting, crocheting and sewing.
Kelley alum leads effort as Hoosiers help Houston
Driving home the weekend after Hurricane Harvey made landfall, Aaron Williams, BS’08, felt compelled to help. He’d seen the images from Houston, heard the stories, and says he immediately wondered what he could do.
Lilly leader to discuss career path and advice for undergrads
Open yourself up to new opportunities. Seek out challenging courses. Try something new. These are just a few of the messages Christine Mears, chief operating officer of Nasal Glucagon at Eli Lilly & Company, hopes to share with Kelley School of Business students at IUPUI.
Kelley alumna part of intern team featured in AdAge, Adweek
Who knew that Tinder could be used for marketing a city or a potential new job?
Faculty Spotlight: Ken Wendeln
“Don’t take the easy way out; take the relevant way out. Find the professors and classes that will take you somewhere. That’s what you’re here for. That will develop your skills, as well as your character.”
The three questions to ask before marketing your new business
Once you’ve created a successful, scalable business model – you’ve gotta get customers. Start to market your business by answering three questions.
Staff Spotlight: Sara Wrightsman
As the assistant director of Graduate Accounting Programs, Sara Wrightsman serves as the main advisor, recorder and event planner for GAP students. What you may not know about her is just how much she loves her Cincinnati Reds.
Graduate accounting student spends summer working with licenses, royalties of celebrities and brands
This summer, Kelley students have had internships across the world – from Ireland, to Chile and right here at home in Indianapolis.
Mandela Washington fellows learn about social value during Indianapolis visit
Young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa are visiting Indiana as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
As the undergraduate admissions specialist who reviews all the applications, grade changes, petitions, transfer credit evaluations and other records for the program, Laura Watson can be considered the “gatekeeper” at Kelley.
Staff Spotlight: LouAnna Eichrodt
As an academic advisor, LouAnna Eichrodt helps students—specifically international students—navigate the waters at Kelley. Next year, she’ll be experiencing Kelley from a whole new angle: as a Kelley parent.
Kelley School a proud sponsor of Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Summer Celebration
The Kelley School of Business was proud to be one of the sponsors for the 2017 Indiana Black Expo, Inc. Summer Celebration.
Black Friday deals in July: To buy or not to buy?
And how do other retailers keep up with Amazon Prime?
Thinking outside the classroom: Kelley students work to put Christmas in Conner Prairie
Kelley students research, create, and present a marketing plan for Conner Prairie.
Delegation from Vietnam National University visits Indianapolis
Delegates from Vietnam National University visited with Kelley School faculty and staff on IUPUI's campus.
As Recorder for Kelley Indy, Deb Moore is like the gatekeeper to graduation: students don’t graduate without her approving their transcripts. And she’s seen plenty of transcripts in her 29 years at Kelley (including 12 years at the front desk), making her the longest-serving current staff member at the school.
The Kelley School of Business alumni network is one of the largest business school networks in the world – connecting business professionals around the globe.
A differentiator: Physician MBAs learn health policy in Washington, DC
A typical day for Lisa Saul, MD, MBA’17, begins with meetings with co-workers and seeing patients one on one.
Kelley alum Jesse Coraggio, BS’16, is using his marketing degree as an aspiring musician.
Physician MBA Program opens door – and creates new role – for Dr. Cheryl Wolfe
Cheryl Wolfe, MD, MBA’17, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Chicago, was in the midst of earning her MBA through the IU Kelley School of Business Physician MBA program when she was approached by Rush University Medical Center to merge her private practice into the Rush system.
Get to know one of Kelley’s newest team members, Le’Joy White, and how her experiences in community and early education shape how she advises Kelley students.
Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBAs dissect health policy in Washington, DC
The Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Class of 2017 has convened in Washington, DC for a five-day deep dive into how health policy happens. Twenty-six physicians traveled to our nation’s capital to look under the hood of healthcare policy development.
From the ER to the C-Suite: How a Kelley MBA elevated Dr. Jennifer Hauler’s career
“I didn’t want an ‘MBA lite’ version of a degree, I wanted to know I was going to walk out and be confident in these skills,” Dr. Jen Hauler said. “After speaking with the program director, I really felt confident Kelley could offer that.”
Staff Spotlight: Loren Bumbalough
An academic advisor at Kelley Indianapolis, Loren oversees Kelley orientation, handles students’ internship-for-credit process and manages the technology tools for the advising team. She’s been an advisor for University College and Kelley, but initially, she’d planned to help youngsters in another field: social work.
Beyond the classroom: The Kelley Evening MBA experience
IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis Associate Dean Phil Powell recently told students, “IUPUI blends with Indianapolis to form the Kelley School classroom.”
The J. Dwight Peterson Key Award
Each year, a student at the Kelley School of Business on IUPUI's campus is chosen to receive the most prestigious award bestowed on an undergraduate, the J. Dwight Peterson Key.
Reflecting on my study abroad experience in China
Over 10 days, 19 students and Kelley Indianapolis faculty will visit three cities in China, and will head out on more than a dozen business visits.
Staff Spotlight: Lorna Griffin
This is the latest in a series of spotlights on our Kelley staff at IUPUI. Watch for a new spotlight each week.
Students studying human resources in Germany and Switzerland
A number of students are studying in Germany and Switzerland during a two-week study abroad program focused on globalization and management.
Commencement: A spotlight on our students
Hundreds of students will graduate from the Kelley School of Business on IUPUI's campus on May 14.
Inspiring leadership excellence
The Leadership Lunch was designed to engage Indianapolis leaders by discussing the advancement of leadership in organizations and throughout the community.
Meet Eric Raider, Associate Director of Student Engagement for the Undergraduate Program at the Kelley School of Business on IUPUI's campus.
Teaching physicians global healthcare in Cuba
As with most lessons in business, understanding global healthcare is best done on the front lines.
Thanking our donors: Making an impact
Every year, Kelley School of Business Indianapolis students receive scholarships and awards at the annual awards breakfast.
Thanking our donors: Support that makes a lasting difference
Each year, dozens of Kelley School of Business Indianapolis students receive scholarships to aid them in their studies.
In pursuit of extraordinary: Dr. Mae Jemison
Pursuing the extraordinary. That was Dr. Mae Jemison’s subject for the April installment of the Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program Lecture Series.
Kelley senior named a 2017 500 Festival Princess
A Kelley School of Business senior at IUPUI has been named a 500 Festival princess in 2017.
Kelley physician MBA creates app to improve patient health
Dr. Saurin Patel began his studies at the Kelley School of Business Physician MBA Program as a pulmonary disease specialist. He’s graduating the program an entrepreneur.
Grant to help Kelley accounting professor conduct research across the globe
Sam Tiras, assistant professor of accounting, has received a $15,000 grant from the IU International Research Development Fund to further his research on International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and corporate sustainability.
An entrepreneurial journey: Starting a venture
ESLO, a new shoe venture started by IUPUI alumni, wants to harnesses 50+ years of authentic shoe crafting experience to provide children with leather made Chukkas, Oxfords, and Wingtips that support and nurture their growing feet while simultaneously being modern, sleek and stylish.
Kelley School faculty at IUPUI discuss Equal Pay Day
Today marks what is called “Equal Pay Day,” as organizations draw attention to wage differences between men and women in the workforce.
A focus on innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
Seeing something in a textbook is one thing, but when you can apply real-world experiences to it, it's so much more.
Kelley student reflects on experiences in Silicon Valley with University Innovation Fellows Program
Six months ago, I overheard a conversation about University Innovation Fellows, a program that empowers students to become agents of change on their campuses.
A spotlight on our Kelley women: staff of Kelley Indy
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is highlighting Kelley women throughout March.
A spotlight on our Kelley women: Evening MBA alumnae
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is highlighting Kelley women throughout March.
A spotlight on our Kelley women: Graduate accounting programs
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is highlighting Kelley women throughout March.
A spotlight on our Kelley women: Undergrad club leaders
Kelley Indianapolis is highlighting women all March in honor of Women's History Month. Here is just a glimpse of a few of our undergraduate club leaders.
Students share their thoughts on this year's record-breaking Jagathon event.
New marketing enterprise expanding experiential learning opportunities
Experiential learning opportunities are now available in modern marketing at Kelley Indianapolis.
Celebrating leadership and diversity on International Women's Day
What does it take to #BeBoldForChange? Sharon Barner, VP and General Counsel for Cummins, Inc., explained during an event on International Women's Day.
Emily Brooks, BS'18, shares a bit about what has made her experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
Top 100 Profile: Clara Starkey
Clara Starkey, BS'18, shares a bit about what has made her experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
If you want it all – make it happen: Judy Wright
Judy Wright realized early on: If she wanted to get ahead and move up within her company, she needed to be the best candidate. The candidate who was standing there, waiting and ready. The candidate they couldn’t look away from.
The genesis of disruptive innovation
As Chief Innovation Officer at Humana, Chris Kay says innovation begins when you truly understand your customer.
Kelley students reflect on experiences in London
A group of Kelley undergraduate students is spending spring break in London to learn about power, politics and economics in the UK.
Evening MBA students reflect on experiences in South Africa
More than a dozen Kelley Evening MBA students are traveling to South Africa in March to provide unpaid consulting services to small business owners in Johannesburg and the nearby Diepsloot Township.
Top 100 Profile: Lennart Kuester
Lennart Kuester, BS'17, shares what has made his experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
I am incredibly excited for the opportunity the Kelley School of Business has provided us to be about to work with small business owners from (literally) across the globe.
Anna Bruick, BS'17, explains what has made her experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
Caleb Martin, BS'17, shares what has made his experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
Blazing a Trail: Marjorie Lyles
Marjorie Lyles has spent her storied global career blazing trails and breaking barriers for women in business.
Top 100 Profile: MacKenzie Stratton
MacKenzie Stratton, BS'18, shares what has made her experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
Top 100 Profile: Stephanie Atallah
Stephanie Atallah, BS'17, shares what has made her experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
Lindsey Gray, BS'17, explains what has made her experience at Kelley Indianapolis special.
Kelley Indianapolis students excel in pitch competitions
Kelley Indianapolis students have been busy in the last couple weeks participating—and excelling—in IUPUI pitch competitions.
How a Kelley Physician MBA is changing the way we think about pregnancy
A physician chooses her career with a purpose—to improve the lives of others. And sometimes, physicians spot glaring trends that drive them towards making a change for millions of people.
It’s that time of year when the crowded halls dissipate as students leave campus for spring break.
Business of Medicine Physician MBAs studying healthcare in Cuba
Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA students and faculty are visiting Cuba to examine best practices and healthcare models in the country.
Faculty Spotlight: Amrou Awaysheh
Amrou Awaysheh, assistant professor of operations management, focuses on sustainable operations in his research, considering the link between sustainability activities and firm performance.
A “Valentine’s Day” focus on our Kelley faculty
You know them from class and pass them in the halls. They’re renowned faculty, experts in their fields of supply chain, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing, management and accounting, who conduct research on important topics and establish business trends.
Students who found love at Kelley
The Kelley School of Business Indianapolis has created accountants, marketers, managers, entrepreneurs and c-suite executives to name a few.
Emerging Economies: Evening MBA students help small businesses in South Africa
Study abroad experiences are designed to broaden the mindset, to develop leadership skills, to push students to think outside the box, to cultivate creativity and to encourage an understanding of the greater world beyond our own. It’s often an experience unlike any other.
As a marketing professor, Mark Mayer brings his professional experience as a brand manager into the classroom at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis.
2017 Super Bowl commercials: Kelley professors’ winners and losers
If you’re at work or school today, or if you’re one of the lucky ones to be able to take the Monday after the Super Bowl off (“Smunday,” as Kraft Heinz would like to call it), we thought we’d share some Super Bowl commercial thoughts from a few of our IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis professors.
Tobias Leadership Center builds Indianapolis leaders
The Tobias Center for Leadership Excellence opened its doors to the Indianapolis community more than two decades ago.
The Super Bowl of advertising – what can you expect to see this weekend?
More than 100 million people are expected to tune in for the Super Bowl on Sunday – many of them tuning in more for the commercials and the spectacle itself than the actual game.
Purpose, money and the convergence of business ideologies
As an MBA student, I have discussed at length the importance of profitability: a vital component to success in business.
Finding hope after loss: an alumna’s story of organ donation
In one of Lauren Stewart’s most recent tweets, she posted: “Love is stronger than fear; life is stronger than death, hope stronger than despair. Trust that the risk of love is always worth taking.”
Five must-do's to land your dream job after college
Attending college is a massive stepping stone, but what many students don't realize is just receiving a degree isn't enough.
A look back at the fall semester
Spring semester is well underway here at the Kelley School in Indianapolis. We decided to catch up with a few of our newer Kelley faculty members, to see how their first semester went.
Reflecting on visits from a national Medicare and Medicaid leader
Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA students and alumni were watching closely as Indiana resident Seema Verma was selected as the nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
The Kelley Physician MBA: An integrative experience
Throughout the 21-month program, Business of Medicine Physician MBAs learn the language of business.
Four ways to "wow" employers at the Kelley Career Fair
Are you looking for a job? An internship? Go ahead and mark February 9th on your calendar.
How to build a successful, scalable business model
So you want to start your own business – and you’ve got an idea. Where do you go from here?
Lilly exec addresses three tough leadership challenges
As a physician leader who has overseen multiple large-scale healthcare systems, Ora Pescovitz, M.D., says her approach to major decisions always puts patients first.
How the CPA Exam just got harder
The CPA Exam just got harder, here's what you need to know.
Kelley business students learn 3D printing potential
3D printing has the potential to revolutionize modern manufacturing.
Our body language, including things like where our feet point or how our arms are positioned, say more about our interest in the person we are talking to than our words do.
Kelley green belts save local companies millions in time and money
Whether you know it or not, you complete hundreds of processes a day.
Why corporations must focus on sustainability
Corporate sustainability is a long term strategy to protect the natural environment while accounting for every dimension of business operations including social, cultural and economic factors.
Federal Reserve raises key interest rate
"This is probably one of the most anticipated increases with futures traders putting close to a 100% probability that the Federal Reserve would raise rates."
How Kelley Indy graduate accounting students volunteer to save people money
The Kelley School of Business Indianapolis opens new opportunities for its students, and not just academically.
The fundamentals: Getting excited about business
“We want to get these students excited about business; we want them to be inspired."
A Kelley organization's one simple rule for happiness
Kelley Indy Cares believe when students do this one thing, it will minimize their classroom stresses
Student Spotlight: Stephania Pfeiffer
“Every little bit counts. It sounds cliché, but it’s true."
Kelley organizations: operations and supply chain management
Networking is a term that’s consistently preached to students at Kelley Indianapolis. After all, Kelley Indianapolis is located in the twelfth largest city in the country, and surrounded by a number of Fortune 500 companies.
Faculty spotlight: Mark Ippolito
"No matter what your skill-set is, or what you like to do, there’s a job for you in supply chain.”
Business of Medicine MBA students gain insight into healthcare regulation
Doctors work in a highly regulated environment. Through the Kelley Business of Medicine Physician MBA Program, MBA students gain critical knowledge and new perspective of those charged with upholding healthcare laws and regulations.
Supply chain management is more than logistics
Logistics is delivering the right thing, to the right place, at the right time.
“If you are going to fall in the water, get back in that boat, be resilient, and finish the race. There will be another race... They may not be first; they may not be second, but they know how to come back. Those comebacks are set-ups for success.”
Technology, automation, communication: What a supply chain management major could mean for you
His part-time gig turned into a supervising job, and he continued to move up the ranks from there.
Earn a higher starting salary with supply chain management
The Kelley School of Business at IUPUI is located in the center of Indianapolis—the twelfth largest city in the country and a major transportation hub. This setting creates many significant opportunities for students studying supply chain management.
On this Veterans Day -- and every day -- we honor and thank those who have served in the United States military, especially our Kelleys.
Supply chain management: Not just trucks, but also forklifts, laptops, and sticky notes
It’s an area of business in high demand by employers, with a rising starting salary.
Supply chain project with Unilever challenges Evening MBA students to think outside the box
Two teams of five Kelley Evening MBA students consulted with Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company co-headquartered in Rotterdam and London.
Whirlpool Corporation puts student solutions into place
It’s one thing to learn a lesson from a classroom case study that you can apply in your daily job; it’s another thing to consult with a multinational company to solve an actual challenge within its operations.
Kelley Indy team takes second in annual case competition
Kelley Indianapolis hosted the competition this year between the Kelley School and Purdue’s Krannert School of Management.
International students bolster the status of IUPUI as a global campus in a global city
According to InternationalStudent.com, “international students who study international business practices in the U.S. are positioned to enter the global marketplace with strong foundations in both classic business skills and international business skills necessary to flourish in the 21st century.”
During the October 6 meeting of the Venture Club, several of the restaurateurs responsible for my favorite local eateries served on a panel for a series of food and beverage start-ups pitching their products and services.
Kelley Indy student receives job offer in Ireland following internship
INDIANAPOLIS -- The quintessential summer vaction for a college student usually entails no class, while staying at home and recuperating before the next semester-long intellectual marathon begins in August.
Kelley faculty and staff heading to national summit on study abroad
Several IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis faculty and staff members will head to Washington, D.C. this weekend to present at the 2016 Institute of International Education (IIE) Summit on Generation Study Abroad.
Lessons from research in real-time: part two
Throughout the year, in addition to their teaching responsibilities, professors conduct research, submit papers to top-tier journals, edit papers written by their peers, and present at academic and professional conferences and workshops across the country and, often, around the world.
Lessons from research in real-time: part one
Throughout the year, in addition to their teaching responsibilities, professors conduct research, submit papers to top-tier journals, edit papers written by their peers, and present at academic and professional conferences and workshops across the country and, often, around the world.
Venturing into Indy's startup community
Shortly before I began my Evening MBA Program at the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, I found myself unexpectedly seeking employment.
Kelley Evening MBA grad Chrissy Vasquez one of Marion County’s bicentennial torchbearers
Kelley Evening MBA graduate Chrissy Vasquez will be among the Marion County torchbearers for the Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay.
Dr. David Pryor believes in authentic leadership—a trait, he says, not only means being honest and authentic, but also having the ability to understand, relate, and resonate with the people he is working with.
An assistant professor of accounting, Tiras teaches accounting and financial statement analysis to Evening MBA and MS Accounting students at Kelley Indianapolis.
Professor Reed Smith: A semester in Rome
It’s said: Mathematics is a universal language, used to transcend boundaries. The same may be true for accounting, the language of business.
Delegation from Swaziland visits IUPUI
A delegation of educators and government officials from Swaziland visited IUPUI the first week of October 3-7.
Kelley represents at the 2016 IUPUI Regatta
Kelley School of Business students, alumni, and faculty participate in the 2016 IUPUI Regatta, a canoe race on the Indianapolis canal.
How do you get where you’re going? It’s a question we strive to answer every day. Sometimes, it’s a straight line from A to B. But, oftentimes, the line zigs and zags all the way to Z.
Glasses, a window, and an afternoon in Swaziland
There are some moments that touch you so profoundly it’s nearly impossible to describe.
Giving back to lead the future
Pursuing your passions can lead to great results -- especially if you figure out a way to combine two of them.
Summer internships: a spotlight on our students
Internships are what you make of them. They open new doors, expand your network, and they can often turn into full-time jobs down the road.
Supply Chain: Delivering productivity is a manager's expectation
During the first few weeks of the fall semester, we discussed productivity in my class.
Pursuing my dream in the Big Apple
I may have been born and raised in Indiana, but I’m a big city girl at heart. This summer I got to pursue my dream in the Big Apple.
Negotiations 101 - The answer will always be no if you don’t ask
“This gives people the confidence to ask. Ask for what you deserve; ask for your objectives."
Video: Kelleys travel the world
Do you want to travel the world? Meet new people? Then sign up to study abroad at Kelley Indianapolis.
Evening MBA alumni spotlight: Chris Sutton
“I had a mentor who told me once, ‘time passes by either way, and it’s what you do with your time that can become rewarding.’ I decided in the summer of 2009 that it was the right time.”
It's busy and stressful, but also exciting.
Evan Gray: My freshman experience at Kelley Indianapolis
Since moving in on August 20, 2016, I've been flooded with some very powerful emotions.
Calling all women entrepreneurs: time to apply to pitch at the Indiana Conference for Women
You know who you are. Good news – there are more of you today than last year.
Business of Medicine student soars up corporate ladder
It was a risk but a big career-changer.
From poverty to commander: The power of a Kelley Physician MBA
If you would have handed Dr. Bijender Kumar a pencil and pad of paper 20 years ago and asked him to write down where he’d be today, his mind wouldn’t have been able to comprehend what has achieved so far.
Why it pays to be an accounting major
If an estimated employment growth of 11 percent and generous salaries aren’t enough to get accountants excited, a recent study may do the trick.
The challenge of leveraging an Olympic sponsorship investment
In prior Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) tightly controlled access to viewing audiences with strict rules about what merchandise, logos, etc. could be seen at Olympic venues.
Six ways to use a company blog for content marketing
The key is having a constant stream of content.
Mandela Fellows learn about social entrepreneurship during visit to Indianapolis
A group of young leaders from sub-Saharan Africa is visiting Indianapolis as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
Business of Medicine trip shifts future career plans for student
Life’s experiences can mold a person’s future, beliefs and in the case of OrthoIndy surgeon Ed Hellman, MD, MBA’16, his future career plans.
"It opens up your world:" understanding human resources across the globe
Students traveled to Germany and Switzerland for a two-week study abroad program focused on globalization and management
Kelley alum’s startup providing ultrasound equipment to those in need
Ultrasound systems provide life-saving technology, but the equipment can be difficult to come by in parts of the world without access to essential health services.
Kelley alum's startup business thriving
It started with boxes and boxes of ultrasound probes. Boxes full of potential, just waiting in David Trogden’s garage. That equipment was just the beginning.
Student Spotlight: Clara Starkey
Opportunities to volunteer. A family atmosphere, with connections around the world. These are just a couple of the reasons Clara Starkey has stayed involved with Kiwanis International since her freshman year of high school.
It's impossible to go it alone
New research identifies the "X Factor" in successful venture ecosystems.
Business of Medicine MBA students study global healthcare through elective course
More than two dozen physician MBA students recently got an insight into global healthcare through an international study abroad opportunity.
The next Steve Jobs might be a business student. Or an art major. Or a nursing graduate. Breaking through stereotypical barriers of background, age or discipline is an important way to invite new ideas.
On Sunday, May 29, 2016, the world will hear the most famous words in racing, “Start your Engines” for the 100th time as part of one of the most historic sporting events many of us will see in our lifetime.
Commencement Celebration: A spotlight on our students
Some moments change everything. And for hundreds of Kelley students graduating on May 8, that moment is now.
Networking in the 500 Festival
The most exciting month of the year is right around the corner for Indianapolis, the Racing Capital of the World. Along with the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 in May is the accompanying 57-year-old tradition of the 500 Festival Princess Program - an ambassador, scholarship and professional development program for college-aged women.
Kelley Grad Inspires Others one Step at a Time; Mile After Mile
I had been considering getting involved with a charity for a while. And, honestly, I made a lot of excuses not to get involved – too busy, not the right cause, not enough time, too complicated, nothing excited me, etc. Mostly what was missing was passion for a cause or organization. That was, until I met Chrissy Vasquez, IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis alum and Executive Director for Back on My Feet Indianapolis.
16 Tech Boldly Crosses the Rubicon-March Venture Club Luncheon
When you last heard about my experience attending Venture Club Luncheons as a Kelley MBA Student, I was excited about all the intriguing ventures and people I get to meet at these events. After my event, I can confirm that they keep getting more and more intriguing and inspiring!
Sports Fan to Sports Businesswoman: Meet Taylor Sidwell
From sports fan to sports businesswoman, Taylor Sidwell, BS'16 is turning her passion for sports into a career.
Jack of all trades, master of none. When it comes to presenting a new business idea in front of a room of potential money guys, talented executives, and savvy professionals, you don't want to be a Renaissance Man.
Leaping Lizards... It's Leap Day
What is it like to be a leap year baby? Kelley student, Brady Baue tells us that while he may only be 6 years old in leap years, he makes the most out of every birthday.
12 Tips to Make Your Organization Environmentally Friendly
I just wrapped up project managing a big construction job for a client who was very conscious to “green” their workspace as well as their operations in general.
Jagathon: Why We Dance and Why You Should Too
Jagathon is IUPUI's student run dance marathon, raising money for Riley Hospital for Children.
Football, Cars, and Commercials: Super Bowl 50
Super Bowl 50 is now in the books, and the fans in Indianapolis (and Denver) are smiling. Every conversation at work, on social media, on TV, and on radio is analyzing the game (Von Miller deserved MVP; Peyton is sheer class. The old saying “offense sells tickets but defense wins championships” is true) and the commercials.
Kelley Alum's Super Bowl Advice: Don't Skip the Commercials
This Sunday, a Kelley grad will see his dream come to reality. We had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Mattingly and learn about his exciting experience and the way Super Bowl 50 will be like no other.
Kelley Opportunities in Africa (Part 2)
How can Kelley Indianapolis students make an impact in Swaziland, the African nation hit hardest by the AIDS pandemic with a young population eager for enterprise?
Kelley Abroad: U.S. Virgin Islands
Good day from the beautiful U.S. Virgin Islands!
Senior Accounting Student gets "ROI" from Kelley
According to research, there are approximately 2.2 million homeschooled/home-educated students in the U.S., with a growth of an estimated 2-8% per annum just over the past few years. Elizabeth Ziegler is one of those students. After graduating high school from her homeschool in Center Grove, IN, she chose to pursue her academic interests at Kelley Indianapolis.
Venture Club - Validation of Ideas
A special thank you to Developertown's Michael Cloran and Mike Kelly for steering the discussion and exercises on the oft-maligned process of testing your new business ideas.
Kelley Opportunities in Africa (Part 1)
At first, it may not be clear what kind of business learning opportunities might be available in Swaziland, Africa for Kelley School of Business students.
We are rapidly approaching the eighth annual Kelley Career Fair, which is sponsored by the Kelley Indianapolis Student Government and the Kelley Indianapolis Career Services Office.
The Business Case for Quality Care
The IU Kelley School of Business gives students at its Indianapolis campus a variety of opportunities to test their lessons in real-world projects and industry partnerships – using Indiana’s largest regional economy (and beyond) as the School’s largest classroom.
15 Essential Life Hacks Every Kelley Student Should Know
AMA Offers Misdiagnosis with Pharma Advertising Ban
The American Medical Association (AMA) recently called for a total ban on direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising, saying the industry’s well-funded campaigns sway patients towards newer and more expensive drugs and away from older but affordable and effective treatments like generics.
Avoiding Failure in the New Value-Based System
In the near future, emerging delivery systems and payment models, such as pay-for-performance, bundled payments, and capitated payments, will stress current volume-based fee-for-service systems.
8 Tips for Enjoying your Holiday Season
Hard to believe we're already in the 2nd week of December. That can only mean one thing - the holiday madness is in full swing. And all that celebrating is going to ratchet up the stress level even more! (Um, hooray?)
The Affordable Care Act in 435 Words
Earlier this year, I spent a week learning about US Health Policy at The Washington Campus, which provided an inside view of Washington DC, through lectures from members of congress, health policy advisors, officials from the department of Health and Human Services, attorneys from Federal Trade Commission, and numerous experts from think tanks.
One Simple Approach to Improve Healthcare Quality
The US healthcare system serves a rapidly expanding elderly population undergoing increasingly complex medical care shifted to an outpatient clinic environment. The resulting prolonged waiting time limits quality, patient and employee satisfaction, and represents waste.
Shop Small, Think Big on November 28th
The sale-induced mania of Black Friday is getting pushback from a growing number of retailers, led by national sporting goods chain REI, which will close altogether the day after Thanksgiving to give its employees and would-be customers the chance to burn some turkey calories and enjoy the outdoors.
Alyssa Fox has been preparing for the dual roles of college athlete and business student for most of her life.
Taking her Mark and Leaving her Mark
Alexus Laird was a regular at the IUPUI Natatorium: double practices twice a week, regular practices on other days and weekend competitions. But it’s not the only place she competed in backstroke and freestyle.
Employers are Investing in Business Talent
At Kelley, we talk a lot about “momentum:” Our graduates earn career momentum by using their unique knowledge and strategic insight to make a difference. But in an uncertain economy, momentum can be fickle – and Kelley experts are seeing signs of slower growth ahead.
Kelley Indianapolis Career Services, in partnership with 13 other Indiana universities and colleges, will host the second Indiana Means Business career fair this week. The event is open to all Kelley students and alumni seeking internship and full-time opportunities.
4 Ways to Breakdown Generational Barriers
In addition to offering programs to attract and retain workers of all ages, it’s important for HR departments to facilitate smooth interactions among the generations. Encouraging employees to ditch blanket generalizations is a good first step. HR can also take several other specific actions.
Brave New World-Venture Club October Luncheon
Want to see intriguing and innovative products? Desire to meet and network with entrepreneurs and investors in the professional community? The Venture Club of Indiana, led by Kelley Professor Todd Saxton, is an excellent platform for satisfying your needs. I have had the privilege to attend its latest meetings thanks to Kelley and have gained a lot of knowledge and insight as a result.
Survey: Challenges Omcreasin for Indiana Manufacturers
Katz, Sapper & Miller released its annual Indiana Manufacturing Survey this week in collaboration with the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. This year’s survey, again authored and analyzed by Steve Jones and Mark Frohlich of the Kelley School’s Indianapolis campus, reveals growing discontent among the industrial employers who supply hundreds of thousands of Hoosier jobs.
7 Keys to Successful Negotiation
Whether you are negotiating for a salary, the terms of a new job, or who is taking out the trash at home, negotiating is as much art as skill, and it can be learned.
Experience and Opportunities that last a Lifetime
“Build a better working world.”
Joining the IUPUI Regatta Steering Committee truly changed my world! I can feel the impact the event made on the IUPUI campus and surrounding community having seen the day-of come together regardless of weather delays and all other obstacles.
he seventh annual IUPUI Regatta is this Saturday, September 19. If you’ve missed the buzz on campus, let me give you the top five reasons to clear your schedule, or at least stop by the race for a little while.
Calling all Kelley's! The time has come....for the 24 hour challenge! On Friday, September 18 at 9:00 a.m., the campaign will kick off to raise $2,000 in 24 hours. To do this, we need YOUR help!
Inspiring a Culture of Personal Accountability
“If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month.” ―Theodore Roosevelt
Lexi Laird Excels With a Record Breaking Performance
Team Seychelles won 25 gold medals at the 9th Indian Ocean Island Games [IOIG] held in Reunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, from August 1 to 9.
Kelley Alumna Receives Statewide Award
Julie Barker, director, Field Human Resources and Recruiting, Appirio, and a 2005 graduate of the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, was recently honored as Human Resources Professional of the Year, receiving the Award for Professional Excellence from the Indiana State Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Tips for Surviving Your First Year in the Kelley School of Business
Incoming freshmen: relax, and prepare yourself — you're going to love your time with the Kelley School of Business. There are a few quick ways to guarantee a wonderful first year, and I'm here to reveal them.
We think being an urban campus is a huge advantage to our students here at Kelley Indianapolis, but why take our word for it when you can hear it from one of our students. Here are ten reasons Sophomore Sierra Lee is happy she made the decision to join us.
5 Ways You Know You are a Cultural Entrepreneur
As you may know from previous posts with KelleyBizBlog, I interned with the Harrison Center for the Arts this summer. My work with HCA consisted of planning an event called FoodCon over a time span of seven months.
39 Days, 11 Cities, 92 Hours of Classwork and a Trip of a Lifetime
"How does a fish know what water is?"
First, let me tell you that Spain is absolutely breathtaking. Before going, I was a little nervous because the language is obviously different. In Madrid they speak Spanish; where in Barcelona they speak Catalan, neither of which I spoke.
Kelley Success Story: Tilson Expands Indiana Headquarters
Governor Mike Pence joined executives from Tilson, a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides human resources and benefits solutions, to announce the company’s plans to expand its operations here, creating up to 245 new jobs by 2020.
Two weeks ago, a list of “The Top Five Reasons to Love Kelley” was posted on our Instagram page. Now this may just seem like a marketing tool to get others to love Kelley as well, but I am here to give a firsthand account of why these reasons are absolutely true! As a matter of fact, it is going to be difficult to contain my love for Kelley to one small blog post.
Possessing These 5 Traits is Key to Achieving Your Dreams
Today, I’m focusing on the top five traits you’ll need to make your long-held dream a reality.
Despite Hurdles, Local Venture Community Seeing Progress
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce recently released an update to its Vision 2025 report — a "report card: for the state's economic progress that measures an array of data, from electricity prices to educational achievement. This "Vision" is generally an optimistic one, but there is one sobering area.
Can Leaders Help Good People From Making Bad Decisions?
You are in a staff meeting. When your group's leader asks for input regarding a bold, new initiative, the silence is deafening. You look around the room. You see affirming nods and smiling faces, as far as the eye can see. But you also see something else.
Successful Career Search Takes Time and Thought
Watching college seniors plunge into the job market always reminds me of John Wooden's insightful phrase: too many of them "mistake activity for achievement."
For those who do not know me, I aspire to work in art administration and hopefully as an art curator one day. I have found effective communication and successful coordination are key skills for this career path, as in most professional settings.
Expectations are High as Kelley Team Starts Consulting Project
Since my last entry, we have been fortunate enough to experience some of the great technological marvels that China has to offer. First we took a bullet train from Beijing to Shanghai.
Summer in Strasbourg Fulfills Dream of Studying Abroad
In the first semester of my freshman year, I heard about amazing opportunities the Kelley School of Business offers, including study abroad programs that will enhance the knowledge and skills we have learned at IUPUI.
Dean Idie Kesner Talks to Financial Times About Online Customization
Kelley School of Business Dean Idie Kesner recently sat down with the Financial Times' business education editor Della Bradshaw to talk about how the school has customized online learning. Kesner attributed the growth in online learning not solely on the advances in technology, but the desire from students to have an experience that meets their personal needs and desires.
Trip Offers Physicians Inside View of Health Policy Process
Sometime this summer, possibly as early as next month, the Supreme Court will once again issue a ruling on a legal challenge to the Affordable Care Act.
3 Simple Steps to Uncovering Your Long Dormant Dreams
When I was a child, I used to write story after story for my parents (and anyone else who would read them). Somewhere along the road to adulthood, my passion for writing was lost. Or should I say, it was merely dormant as I’ve found my passion again while writing my blog and have maintained it for nearly five years now.
First Week Brings Greater Appreciation for Chinese Culture
Our first week in China was certainly a whirlwind experience. Thankfully everyone arrived in Beijing safely but not without a few delays with some flights. Our schedule was quite busy over the first few days, but it has been a very rewarding experience.
First Jobs are Cause for Celebration, Not Complacency
Commencement season is over for Indiana's colleges and universities — caps and gowns have been returned, graduation speeches shared or satirized. On campus, the frenetic pace of spring semester has slowed to the meander of summer classes.
Two Weeks Abroad Offers Insight Into World of Chinese Business
Hello, I am currently a student enrolled in the Kelley School of Business Evening MBA program in Indianapolis. I began my Kelley career in August 2013 and am planning on graduating this upcoming December. Throughout this time, I have gained a significant appreciation for the number of decisions that must be made in the business world.
Tips for Defeating the Time Thief and Taking Control of Your Day
While I was on the road conducting project management training for several different companies this spring, I heard the same question at all of the sites I visited: “How can I fit it all in? That is, how can I manage multiple projects while also juggling my day-to-day job?”
Representing Kelley at G.A.M.E. Forum like Winning Golden Ticket
I had the proud privilege of representing the Kelley School of Business (March 18) in helping close the Nasdaq exchange for the day.
Learn How to Develop and Manage the Brand of You
All of us need to understand the importance of branding. We are CEOs of our own companies: Me, Inc. To be in business today, our most important job is to be head marketer for the brand called You.
Broad Array of Trends are Reshaping the Entrepreneurial Sector
In April, I attended the 10th annual Angel Capital Association meetings in San Diego. The conference draws mostly angel and early-stage investors, along with entrepreneurs, economic developers, professional service providers, consultants and even a few academics. Its growing attendance mirrors the growing importance of angel investing to nurturing innovation.
For Amazon and Others, Kelley is Part of the Supply Chain for Talent
An earlier BizBlog post chronicled the story of Joseph Cook, Kelley School of Business Class of 2015 from the Indianapolis campus. Cook chose Supply Chain Management as his major and quickly discovered the field’s broad implications for business — opening the door to a wealth of career opportunities, close to home and across the globe.
14 Faculty Members Recognized for 2014-15 Teaching Excellence
More than a dozen Kelley School of Business faculty members were recognized for their contributions in the classroom at this year’s commencement ceremonies on Mother’s Day. Associate Professor of Finance Catherine Bonser-Neal was awarded an Evening MBA Teaching Excellence award for the ninth time, while associate faculty member John Snell, who teaches a pair of undergraduate real estate classes, was honored with the Schuyler F. Otteson award for the eighth time.
Buchanan: Return Your Talents and Blessings to Those Behind You
Good Evening! I am truly humbled to receive this award from an institution as dear to my heart as the Kelley School of Business. God has been good in my life. He has blessed me with opportunities that I know are not of my hand.
The Top 10 Tips for Adjusting to Post-College Life and Work
Although you may be sad to leave the Kelley School of Business, rest assured that post-college life is awesome. You will love the freedom that comes from making your own money and having more control over your own fate.
The Rest of my Time in Strasbourg (Very After-The-Fact)
I’d intended to post weekly while studying in Strasbourg, France last summer … time, coursework, weekend travel, new friends, and the World Cup took up more time than I’d anticipated – and looking back, I see that I only shared my first week’s experience.
Kelley Team Takes 3rd in International Business Simulation
Kelley Evening MBA students Shawn Dellinger and Ryan Kowalewski spent the final weekend of April running a $100 million business in direct competition with other top students from around the world. The Kelley team was one of six to make the finals of the 2015 Spring Capstone® Business Simulation Challenge, finishing third overall.
Kelley Senior Finds Supply Chain Opportunity at Amazon
Chances are when you click “Buy” on that economy size bag of socks from Amazon.com, you don’t care much where the socks are made, which warehouse they ship from, or the route they took to your doorstep. But questions like these are turning into a promising career for future Amazon employee and soon-to-be Kelley Indianapolis graduate Joseph Cook.
Reflecting on my MBA Journey, Values, and a New DIrection
The next week marks the end of 3½ years in the Kelley Evening MBA program at IUPUI. I decided over 4 years ago that I was going to apply.
Fulfill Your CPE Requirements With 1 Graduate Accounting Accounting Class
Tax season is finally over—and what a season it was with additional complexity added by the ACA and the FATCA. As you catch your breath, now is the perfect time to schedule your 2015 CPE courses.
Marjorie Lyles Honored for her Career Contributions in International Management
Marjorie Lyles, professor of international strategic management at the Kelley School of Business and OneAmerica Chair in Business Administration, has been selected as the PWC Strategy & Eminent Scholar by the International Management Division of the Academy of Management.
Kelley Students Celebrated at Annual Scholarship Breakfast
The Kelley School of Business Indianapolis held its 32nd annual Scholarships and Awards Breakfast on Friday, April 24, at the IUPUI Campus Center. This year, 47 students earned scholarships on behalf of 36 scholarship funds, with a total value of more than $91,000.
Kelley House - Community That Goes Beyond the Classroom
Having now lived on the sixth floor of University Tower at IUPUI for a full academic year, I could not be more pleased with my decision to live in the Kelley House for my freshman year of college. Although it may sound cheesy, living in the Kelley House for my first year at IUPUI was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
Aaron Buchanan Wins Prestigious J. Dwight Peterson Key Award
Aaron Buchanan’s reaction to being named this year’s J. Dwight Peterson Key Award winner is likely very similar to the award’s previous recipients: a combination of elation and surprise.
Kelley Programs Prepare Students to Thrive in Global Economy
On Thursday, April 23, Indianapolis recognizes World Trade Day — an annual opportunity to highlight the impact of global markets on the regional economy, and encourage more local companies to pursue customers and partnerships in international markets.
Antra Boyd Gains Career Momentum in Kelley MSA Program
“If you can see the vision, make a plan.”
A Boost in Confidence Can Lead to a Boost in Your Career
Very few people succeed in business without at least a small dose of confidence. And if you aspire to the C-suite, it's critical that you believe in yourself — because it’s almost impossible to make it to the top level in any multimillion dollar company if you don't.
Spring Break Trip to London Leaves a Lasting Impression
London. The land of kings and queens, castles and cottages, fish and chips, and the home of the Kelley Business students from March 13-21. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and I know that I can speak for everyone.
Commencement Celebration Week Festivities are Underway!
Can you believe April is almost over already? Where did the year go?! The spring semester here at Kelley is coming to a close and what better way to end the year than with Commencement Celebration Week. We have lots of fun activities planned throughout the week of April 20-24, which concludes with our annual Scholarship and Awards Breakfast.
Two Kelleys Honored With Esteemed Plater Medallion
Though the personal journeys of Kelley graduates John Reed and Matthew Pope have been very different during the past four years, their civic-minded approach to life ultimately led them to the same destination earlier this week.
Organization for Business Diversity Seeks to Unify All
Enabling Kelley School of Business students to become well-rounded, socially and culturally, conscious leaders through the construction of diverse and inclusive professional relationships.
Marcus May Knows Basketball, Banking, and the Box Office
In life, there is sometimes a game-changing moment. That one point beyond which everything is forever different. For Kelley School of Business alumnus Marcus May (BS’03), that moment came during his senior year, when the IUPUI men’s basketball team won the Mid-Continent Conference tournament, earning the school its first trip to the NCAA Tournament.
Popeyes CEO is Featured Speaker at Tobias Leadership Conference
Cheryl Bachelder, the CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. and a Kelley School of Business alumna, will be a featured speaker at the fifth annual Tobias Leadership Conference at The Alexander Hotel in Indianapolis.
Ambassadors Will be Face of Kelley During 2015-16 School Year
The newly-formed Kelley Ambassadors student group held a meet-and-greet Wednesday night for the organization's inaugural 30 members.
MBA Council Schedules Next Professional Development Event
Following the successful launch of its newly-developed “INvesting in INdiana” professional development series in early February, the Kelley MBA Alumni Council has scheduled its second presentation for Saturday, April 18.
Direct Admit to Kelley Leads to Exciting Change of Plans
In November of 2013, I received a letter in the mail that completely changed my college plans. Prior to November, I had always planned on attending Indiana University in Bloomington.
Emerging Economies Journey Starts With Memorable 5 Days
It has been a whirlwind of a week. I have been trying to soak in as much as I can while drinking off the fire hose. We arrived in São Paulo on Saturday, spent some time touring the city, and got some rest for the week ahead. While a memorable week for me, this has been a historic week for Brazil.
Oh, The Places You'll Go! (Spanish Version)
The day has finally come where I am able to study abroad for a second time in my college years. I traveled to London and Paris last year, and on Saturday I will be boarding a plane heading to Spain where I'll explore Madrid and Barcelona.
Meet the Professor: James Motter
James M. Motter is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Law & Taxation at the Kelley School of Business in Indianapolis. Originally from Fort Wayne (Indiana), Professor Motter obtained his B.S. in Accounting and MBA degrees at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. During his time as an accounting student at the Kelley School, Professor Motter had an internal audit internship at John Deere France and an audit internship at KPMG.
Brazil's EmergingEconomy and Drinking from the Fire Hose
Tomorrow I leave for Brazil. I will be joining six classmates from the Kelley School of Business Evening MBA program and our professor. Starting Monday at Cummins in São Paulo, we will be meeting with executives, traveling to different locations, and visiting two businesses a day.
Kelley Graduate's Entrepreneurial Spirit is Alive and Well
Rishi Chandra has always wanted to create. And the entrepreneurial spirit in the Kelley School of Business graduate was only strengthened during his days on the IUPUI campus.
vAuto Founder Shares his Journey to Success With MBA Students
For the past several years, one of the hallmarks of the Kelley Evening MBA program has been the opportunity that students have to hear business executives and successful alumni speak about their industries and careers. As part of the Enterprise Lecture Series, students are regularly exposed to leaders from all walks of the global economy.
11 Kelley Students Recognized Among the 2015 IUPUI Top 100
Eleven Kelley School of Business juniors and seniors have been recognized by the IUPUI Office of Alumni Relations in the 16th annual release of the Top 100 students. Kelley’s 11 student representatives are third most on campus behind the School of Science and the School of Engineering and Technology.
Find Something for Everyone at Area First Friday Events
On the first Friday of every month, there is a phenomenon occurring in Indiana: First Friday. The event consists of several art galleries and studios throughout the state welcoming anyone in the community to experience creations of local artists.
Venture Club Lunch to Explore Final Frontier for Entrepreneurs
I thought it worth sharing a quick update as I head into the third month of my stint as President of the Venture Club of Indiana. Thanks to a great board, a solid foundation from prior leadership, and an excellent set of partners, the year is off to a very strong start!
Join the Movement and Help Jagathon Raise $100K for Riley
Dance marathon is a nationwide movement of colleges and high schools that raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. In 1991, the first dance marathon started at Indiana University in memory of Ryan White.
Career Services Will Cap Busy February With Internship Workshop
The Kelley Indianapolis Career Services (KICS) office will cap a busy February on Wednesday when it holds its final workshop of the month. The Kelley Internship Workshop will take place from noon to 1 p.m. in the BS2010 multipurpose room.
Regatta to Give $10,000 in Student Scholarships This Year
As a former steering committee member, I am very excited to share that $10,000 in Regatta Scholarships will be given for the 2015-2016 academic year!
MBA Volunteer Opportunity Impacts Indy Social Enterprise
Last weekend, a group of Kelley EMBAs got up early to meet at Freewheelin' Community Bikes at 34th & Central Ave. in Indy to help the interim Executive Director with needs that many non-profits face: a lack of resources to help organize, research, and coordinate efforts surrounding donor management and volunteer tracking.
Leadership Lessons from Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein"
Indiana University Chancellor’s Professor Dr. Richard Gunderman explored leadership lessons from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein as part of the Kelley School’s Business of Medicine MBA Friday Lecture Series in January.
A Dream Come True: My Journey to the Seychelles National Team
Last December I found myself on an unexpected adventure to Doha, Qatar. If anyone were to tell me six months prior that I would be swimming in the 2014 Short Course World Championships, I would have never believed them.
Passage of SBEA Will Provide Big Boost for Small Business
The Small Business Efficiency Act, recently signed by President Obama, is a much-needed boost not only to its namesake, small businesses, but to the companies that assist them.
Hiring Demand, Salaries on Upswing for MBA Graduates
For Kelley Evening MBA students graduating in May or August, there’s a bit of good news on the salary and hiring front.
Trip to Dominican Republic Yields Valuable Business Lessons
I just returned from another trip to the Dominican Republic where I'm working on a new project. This time, along with a friend in the MBA program, I'm developing an international branding, marketing, and distribution plan for a female-owned chocolate co-op called Chojoba located in Joba Arriva, DR. It's my capstone project for my MBA, and I'm thrilled to end on such a high note.
Friday Lecture Explores Lessons in Leadership from Frankenstein
What can 21st-century managers learn about leadership from a 19th-century mad scientist?
Kelley Helped Prepare Bud Melton (BS'73) for Life off the Court
As the IUPUI men’s basketball team prepares for an upcoming game at its new home — Indiana Farmers Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds — Bud Melton (BS’73) steps out onto the newly painted court. He is reminiscing about the program’s initial milestone.
Good Customer Segmentation Propels Quality Customer Service
You have been labeled! You have been segmented!
As a member of the Kappa Sigma chapter, I can vouch that Delta Sigma Pi is an absolutely awesome professional organization to belong to.
Kelley Juniors Excited About Spending a Semester in Europe
As the 2015 spring semester gets under way, two Kelley Indianapolis juniors are busy packing much more than their backpacks.
Social Enterprise Is Driven By Adding Value To Lives Of Others
We all define success differently, so of course this quote should mean different things to different people. To me, success IS being of value; I strive to be someone others look to for pragmatic, empathetic, and trustworthy actions and advice.
Graduate Accounting Student Board Provides Stage To Showcase Passion, Professional Skills
The Graduate Accounting Student Board provides a wonderful stage to show our accounting students' passion for life and professional skills for their careers. The members work as a team, and it definitely feels like a warm family, especially to international students.
Kelley Professor Todd Saxton Will Lead Venture Club In 2015
Kelley professor Todd Saxton will serve as president of the Board of Directors for the Venture Club of Indiana in 2015, the organization has announced. Saxton, an associate professor of strategy and entrepreneurship, spearheads the entrepreneurial education and engagement efforts of the school’s Indianapolis campus.
Accounting Professor Lin Zheng Excited To Be Part Of Kelley
Since earning her undergraduate degree in accounting from China’s Xiamen University in 1997, Lin Zheng has seen many changes in accounting standards in her home country.
Game, Set, Match: Kelley Prepares Pat O'Neill For Career Success
Tennis is, in principle, a team sport at IUPUI. But once members of the men’s tennis team step out on the court, they must draw upon their inner reserves, think on their feet, and make quick decisions — alone.
A Physician MBA From Kelley: Perfect Choice For My Career
Now that I have reached the halfway point of Kelley's Business of Medicine MBA program, I have been doing a lot of self-reflection and asking myself questions like “Is a MBA worth it for a MD?”
Growing Food Entrepreneurship Industry Can Boost Economy
When you think about innovation and entrepreneurship, what scenery comes into your mind? It may be the suburban garage, where visionaries like Bill Gates and Steve Jobs started as tinkerers on their way to becoming tech titans. Or maybe a state-of-the-art laboratory, where biotech breakthroughs cause venture capitalists to swoon.
Finding Inspiration, Breaking Boundaries At Net Impact 2014
The 2014 Net Impact conference held in Minneapolis at the beginning of November included a number of memorable keynotes, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and a case competition.
Learn How To Be The Best At Delta Sigma Pi LEAD School
Delta Sigma Pi – Kappa Sigma is the only co-ed professional business fraternity on IUPUI’s campus. Our fraternity is comprised of business students who do more than just sponsor and organize professional events.
Taught To Maximize Profits, Driven To Make A Difference
"Prosperity in a society is the accumulation of solutions to human problems." - Eric Beinhocker and Nick Hanauer, McKinsey Quarterly, 2014.
Kelley School of Business Student Government Provides Opportunities For Growth And Engagement
The Student Government at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is a key part of getting business students involved in events at IUPUI. Throughout the semester we organize and sponsor activities to increase student engagement and enthusiasm, such as selling Kelley apparel and providing food and drink for special occasions.
Retail Hack: Asking Customers "Why?" Can Lead To Vital Intel
One of the most vital aspects of a successful marketing plan is customer feedback.
Sorry, Not Sorry - The Time Has Come For Me To "Lean In"
Well, I am sometimes late to the party. Yes, I heard about Sheryl Sandberg’s best selling book Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead in late spring 2013. The book by the Facebook COO sparked a lot of controversy among both men and women.
Kelley Trio Stays Hot With Win In Celadon Case Competition
Fall break may not have gotten off to a relaxing start for nearly a dozen Kelley School of Business students, but it certainly was profitable for one group.
Leonardo Kim Looks To Kelley MSA Program To Propel Career
When Leonardo Kim took his first accounting class while pursuing his online MBA through Kelley Direct, it’s safe to say he never envisioned himself working as an auditor for the Indiana Department of Revenue.
Pacers Tickets Up For Grabs At OSCM-Sponsored Competition
Paul George may be absent from the Indiana Pacers’ lineup when the season begins, but will that really matter if the tickets are courtside? And free?
Kelley Evening MBA Students Connect With Community
Kelley students are known for their commitment to professional development and academic progress. The value of Kelley students in the community is exhibited every day as students go to their full-time careers to put in practice the lessons learned in the classroom. One of the defining advantages of the Kelley Evening MBA program at IUPUI is the location of the program in the heart of the active, growing Indianapolis urban community.
Social Media Taking A Place On Wall Street
Can you believe Facebook is NOW just about to turn 10 years old in February of 2014? Each and every day, millions of users log on to the popular social media site to check up on friends, add new photos, or post a status on what they're up to.
Kelley Indianapolis Career Services Helps Bring Career Fair To Indy Convention Center
Nearly seven dozen companies are currently registered for the event, and they'll be recruiting for a wide-range of positions, from accounting and finance, to marketing and human resources management.
Kelley Team Competes In Annual General Motors Case Competition
Supply chain management majors Aaron Buchanan, Samantha Bredhold, and Tessa Kulhawick, along with accounting and finance major Courtland Jackson, were among 80 students from 20 schools who competed in the fourth-annual supply chain case competition sponsored by General Motors.
Report Your Job Or Internship, Get Free #KelleyHired Swag
There are a whole lot of new things happening at Kelley Indianapolis Career Services. First and foremost, there’s our name. For years, the office has been known as the Career Planning Office, and we were tucked away up on the fourth floor. However, with our move to BS2010 (the second floor of the Business/SPEA building), we now share space with Kelley Undergraduate Programs. With the new space came a new name to reflect this more integrative space and approach, Kelley Indianapolis Career Services or KICS for short.
Celadon Case Competition Open To Kelley Indianapolis Students
The second-annual Celadon 24-hour case study competition will take place on October 17 and 18, with teams from four local colleges and universities competing for a first-place cash prize of $1,000.
My Top 5 Marketing Concepts To Improve Retail Store Sales
As a retail store manager, I spend a lot of time talking to my staff about sales and ways to improve in their selling approach. It recently occurred to me that a lot of the sales techniques I find most effective link back to concepts I learned while studying marketing.
Physician MBA Students Get Lessons In Digital Marketing
Last semester, the wife/husband of Jenni (Edwards) and Michael Burton shared their combined decade+ experience in digital marketing with the Kelley Business of Medicine MBA marketing class. Jenni, up first, set the tone by suggesting that the way to think about digital marketing is as a way to create digital connections.
Join Kelley As We "Walk The Talk" On World Heart Day
On Monday, September 29, the IU Kelley School of Business will be joining our IUPUI community in observing World Heart Day. We invite you to lace up your walking shoes and join Dean Cochran, faculty, and staff of the Kelley School of Business, as well as students, faculty, staff and alumni from all around IUPUI, as we walk an easy 1 mile route from campus to Monument Circle.
"Great Walls To Global Markets" Will Explore Global Biz Trends
A special event hosted by the IU Kelley School of Business Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Children’s Museum explores China’s role in Indiana’s economic future, along with a look at artifacts from its distant past: “Great Walls to Global Markets” features an expert panel discussing international business trends, followed by a tour of the ‘Terra Cotta Warriors’ exhibit.
Ebola Epidemic In Liberia Hits Close To Home For This Kelley MBA
The recent outbreak of Ebola in Liberia has weighed heavily in my head and on my heart after visiting the good people of Monrovia this past March as part of the Emerging Markets course in the Kelley Evening MBA program.
Kelley Honors Program Is A Transformative Experience
As I begin my senior year at Kelley, I am often asked by fellow classmates why I chose to apply for Kelley Honors. I am always pleased to explain that the Honors Program is active and our administration is committed!
40th Anniversary Celebration Is Up And Running! Join The Fun.
August 25 marked not only the first day of classes here at IUPUI, but also the start of the 40th Celebration of Kelley Indianapolis! The celebration will last 40 days and will end October 3.
Business Of Sport Features Spring Break Trip To Spain
Bullfighting, MotoGP, Futbol (soccer), Flamenco dancing, sailing, Royal Palace, and herding cats. What do these things have in common? They are, or will be, fond memories from Spring 2015’s BUS X255: The Business of Sport.
Phil Powell Talks Kelley School Advantage On CNBC Power Lunch
CNBC’s Power Lunch continued its “Back to Business School” series with Kelley School of Business Economics professor Phil Powell as the day’s featured guest.
For 40 Days We'll Celebrate 40 Years Of Kelley In Indianapolis!
August 25th not only marks the beginning of the 2014 Fall Semester here at Kelley Indianapolis, but it also kicks off the 40th Anniversary Celebration! This year marks the 40th year that IU Kelley has had a major presence in our state's capital.
Macroenvironmental Trend: Join THe Local Food Market
A recent cover of National Geographic caught my eye. "The New Food Movement" was the theme of the issue. Partly, it caught my eye because I can see the ball rolling faster in support of Indy’s Local Food Movement. But, I also just finished reading the Jan/Feb 2014 issue of MIT Technology Review that proclaimed “Buy Fresh, Buy GMO.”
Children's Museum Partnership Provides Unique Opportunities
In a special partnership with the Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Kelley alumni, students, faculty, staff and their families can buy tickets for the museum's Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit at a 20% discount.
It's Great To See Differentiated Positioning, Even At The Beach
I am lucky right now. With no summer classes to teach, we've had a wonderful time relaxing and traveling.
Laddering Interview? Channel Your Inner 3-Year-Old
Any Kelley School of Business student who has successfully completed M303 Marketing Research is more than qualified to conduct interviews for the purpose of gathering primary market data.
Innovative Role For Kelley At This Yer's Innovation Showcase
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of participating in the Innovation Showcase. For those not familiar with the event, the Innovation Showcase brings together today’s and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, investors, service providers, and others for education, pitching, networking, and celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit.
Undergrad Alum Spotlight: Peter Brasovan And Jared Byczko
Three years ago, Kelley undergraduate alums Peter Brasovan and Jared Byczko took the leap into entrepreneurship by opening the first CrossFit location in downtown Indy. The old storefront on Delaware Avenue clearly needed some work. But it was a start.
Evening MBA Alum Spotlight: Chrissy Vasquez And Back On My Feet Indy
If you’ve ever met Chrissy Vasquez, you know why she’s a great alum to get to know. But for those who don’t, let me tell you how she’s turned her moment into momentum. The first time I met Chrissy was in the Effective Brand Positioning course I taught back in 2006. Chrissy’s vibrant personality, clear passion for marketing and creative approach to solving marketing problems made her a standout contributor to class discussions.
Exploring Art In Central Europe: Berlin, Prague, And Vienna
For the three weeks prior to my arrival in Strasbourg (as I mentioned in my last post), I traveled from Berlin, Germany, to Prague, Czech Republic, and finally to Vienna, Austria, with 14 other students on Herron's study abroad program entitled "Exploring Art in Central Europe."
Innovation Showcase: A Signature Event For Kelley, Venture Scene
On July 10, investors, entrepreneurs, and others in the venture community will convene at the Dallara Indycar Factory in Speedway to pitch, learn, and network. Initially started in 2009 by the Venture Club of Indiana, The Innovation Showcase has grown in scope and reach.
Strasbourg, Week 1: Trains, Football, Castles, And Wine
For four weeks this summer, I get to study international business, European integration, and French at the Ecole de Management Strasbourg located in the picturesque city of Strasbourg, France.
3 Reasons The Children's Museum Should Be On Your Radar This Fall
Indianapolis is home to many great things; the Colts, Pacers, Monuments and various other attractions. But did you know that we are also home to the largest Children's Museum in the world?
Soccer: The pressure is on… not USA but Indy Eleven!
We are screaming! We are tweeting! We are watching … soccer???? Yes, the FIFA World Cup has captured America’s attention as the USA has emerged from the most difficult group in the first round to proceed to the "knockout" round.
Evening MBA Spotlight: Mike Sale Is Passionate About Brew Bracket
There are so many great Kelley Evening MBA alums. Today, I want to share the story of Mike Sale and his avocation, Brew Bracket.
Score Some Easy Wins And Get Your Momentum Rolling
Momentum, what a great sounding word. It sounds a lot like its definition: "force or speed of movement; impetus, as of a physical object or course of events: The car gained momentum going downhill. Her career lost momentum after two unsuccessful films."
Settling In And Making Progress On Chinese Consulting Project
After three amazing days of China, we are finally getting settled in! The weather, slightly musty, is great – not too hot, not too cold! Hengrui, the Chinese generic drug manufacturer that we are consulting with in Lianyungang, has been a great host!
Construction Industry Marketing Internship Offers New Challenges
As of June 2014, I can officially say I’m a Kelley graduate! I’m really excited to start the next journey of my life. I have been looking forward to starting my first career and I could not be more pleased to have the Kelley name to back me up.
First Day Doesn't Go As Planned As Missed Flight Causes Delay
For most of us, the journey began on Friday morning (Indiana time), and ended on Sunday Morning (China time). There were a few bumps along the way, but we all made it in one piece and with most of our belongings – I left my newly purchased iPod on the third flight of our trip.
Luxury Trend Followers: Every Marketer's Best Friend
After chatting with many customers shopping for backpacks in Nordstrom in a high-end fashion mall, one thing stood out over everything else in my research findings: When asked what price range the customers had in mind upon coming into the store, about 38% of respondents admitted to having no price limitations for this product.
What To Look For In A Mentor And How To Reach Out To Them
“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” ― Benjamin Franklin
Exciting And Busy First Week At Kelley Is In The Books
My first week at the IU Kelley School of Business is officially complete! I couldn't be happier that I took this job and am really looking forward to getting everything rolling. My first week I was thrown right into meetings, introductions and learning all about Kelley.
Cummins Internship Leads To Job Offer For Kelley Graduate
A 2013 summer internship with diesel engine manufacturer Cummins has led to a full-time position for 2014 Kelley School of Business graduate Rishi Chandra. The accounting and supply chain management major recently accepted a position as a financial analyst at the company's headquarters in Columbus, Indiana.
Kelley Indy Accounting Grad Is Among The Nation's Elite
In the world of accounting, there is no bigger accomplishment than joining the exclusive club of Elijah Watt Sells Award winners. Established in 1923 by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the award is given annually to the top performers on the Uniform CPA Examination.
Foodraisers: Season 2 - Here's What You Missed Last Season
The past few months a friend and I have been working on this idea, which molded into Foodraisers. Since we didn't blog during Season 1, we’ll have to do a "Here's what happened last season..." post. So, here's what happened last season (few months)...
Kelley Donor George Miller Helps Build Bridges To The Workforce
Supply chain managers focus on the paths products travel from concept to consumer. They build and watch over the critical bridges between suppliers, manufacturers, and customers.
Dinner With The Dean Offers Chance To Unwind Before Finals
Last weekend, Kelley Honors students celebrated the fast-approaching end of the semester with fellow students and faculty at this year’s “Dinner with the Dean” event.
Exciting Era Of Professionalizing Corporate Responsibility
X522, the career planning class, is "tough love" for Kelley School of Business Evening MBA students. By requiring executive informational interviews, one develops a "relentless positive networking" mindset.
Kelley Indy Faculty Recognized At Academic Honors Convocation
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Chancellor Charles R. Bantz recently recognized outstanding faculty and students at the annual Chancellor's Academic Honors Convocation.
Peanut Butter, House Hunters, And What It Means To Be A Kelley
Kristin Pierce, a senior marketing major at the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, was awarded the J. Dwight Peterson Key Award at last week's Scholarships & Awards Breakfast. The award is given to the outstanding KSBI senior on the basis of scholarship, extracurricular activities, leadership, and character.
Kelley Students Recognized At Annual Scholarship Breakfast
The Kelley School of Business Indianapolis held its 31st annual Scholarships and Awards Breakfast on Friday, April 25, at the J.W. Marriott. This year, 45 students earned scholarships on behalf of 36 scholarship funds, with a total value of more than $75,000.
On Lemonade Day, A Toast To Entrepreneurs - Of All Types
Last week I found myself in back-to-back sessions with multiple entrepreneurial teams, hearing wonderful descriptions of how their businesses would delight customers. All were getting ready to pitch concepts to an investment fund. Their enthusiasm and passion were contagious, and I left the sessions inspired.
Being Part Of IUPUI's Top 100 Is An Amazing Honor, Overwhelming
On Friday, April 11, IUPUI celebrated its Top 100 students at the annual Top 100 Recognition Dinner.
Venture Club Of Indianapolis: Dannar Mobile PowerStation
This month I had the pleasure of listening to an exciting presentation from Gary Dannar, the CEO and founder of DD Dannar LLC.
Oh, The Places You'll Go! (European Version)
The London Eye. Notre Dame Cathedral. Big Ben. Now what do all of these have in common? They are all checked off my bucket list on sites to see as I just returned from a study abroad trip in London and Paris.
First Step In Making It Happen - Write It Down
Almost every morning since the start of 2014, I think back to a discussion that I had with a good friend on New Year’s Eve about our resolutions for the year to come. While New Year’s resolutions have become cliché and somewhat overdone, I have always thought it to be good practice to give yourself goals and, for most, a new year is the great starting point for something fresh.
"Porter Ridge" Stereotypes Do Harm To Indiana Economy
In March, several Indiana Senators felt it necessary to honor the cast of the reality show "Porter Ridge" for their contribution to the state's economy.
Lessons Learned In A Third-World Economy
After the Emerging Economy class trip to Liberia wrapped up, many of us sat on our trans-Atlantic flight trying to process everything we saw and accomplished while in Africa. There are few words which can accurately describe the experiences, but the lessons will stick with us for some time now.
Healthcare Discussion At March Venture Club Meeting
Brose McVey was the spotlight presenter at the March meeting of the Venture Club of Indiana. McVey is the CEO of Expedite, a direct primary care clinic solution in Indianapolis. During his presentation he addressed some gaps he sees in the Affordable Care Act.
A Life-Changing Time In Liberia
Quietly, life in Monrovia has become a routine as a week has come and gone. The team unconsciously acquired the customs and habits in Liberia, from their food to their signature handshake.
Why A Goat On Top Of A Van In Liberia Spells Innovation
Yesterday, a group of twelve MBA and Nursing doctorate students landed in Monrovia, Liberia to work on a project with the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, where my team’s goal is to create a short- and long-term strategic plan for the hospital that allows them to deliver more health care services to more Liberians.
I am in my final semester in the Evening MBA program and wanted to always take a class on Emerging Economies with Prof. Lyles, which I always thought would be a great experience to have and learn more about management consulting in developing countries.
An Up-Close Look At JFK Medical Center
Today was our first up-close look at the JFK Medical Center (JFKMC). We received a tour of the facilities from two of the head administrators (Mona and Dr. McDonald). Both Mona and Dr. McDonald continued to be gracious and welcoming – something that our group has experienced throughout our brief stay in Liberia.
Spring Break: It's Time To Recover
Whew. This year has been full of surprises with the weather being the main culprit. Antarctica at this point is laughing at Indiana. But, luckily, it's about that time to hit up the sunny beaches and get away from the bitter cold that we've all been forced trudge through.
The Power Of Study Abroad: International Business In London
Today is the last prep day before myself, Darrell Brown, and Kim Donahue lead a group of 23 Kelley Indianapolis students to London, England for spring break.
The Main Difference Between France And The USA (Studies)
I have been studying here for 8 months now and I think that I am able to tell you the differences between studying in France and studying in the US.
The Power Of The MBA China Trip
Early and often in my Indiana University Kelley School of Business Evening MBA courses, I heard of the opportunity to take a class that included a trip abroad.
All Good Things Must Come To An End?
An old adage states "All good things must come to an end." As I finish out my last semester with the Kelley Evening MBA program, it is my hope that this does not hold true all the time.
Well we are about halfway through the second semester and all I have to say is so far, so good. Actually it’s been more than good. Everything about college has exceeded my expectations: the classes, the friendships, the activities. Being involved in the Kelley School of Business at IUPUI was the best decision I have ever made.
This is my third year of college. Over the past two and half years, I’ve figured some things out – for example: learning what things are necessary to being a successful business student, and what things that are necessary to being a successful art student.
Backpack To Breifcase: Oscar's Transition
When Oscar Reyes first attended the Kelley School of Business Indianapolis, he thought accounting and finance would be his career choice. Then, he took Integrative Core (I-Core), which exposed him to supply chain management and changed his path forever.
When you think of IUPUI, you think of commuting, and when I say commuting, I'm referring to the constant stress of trying to find a reasonable parking spot. When I officially decided to become a Jaguar, I didn't want to be a part of the daily commuting mess.
I've Said It Before And I'll Say It Again - Yes, Data Really Is Our Friend
While we all know that metrics and monitoring performance are good. In fairness, most of us hate to see what the numbers say. Every time I think about metrics, I picture "The Biggest Loser" and the dreaded moment when each person finds out how much weight they've and agonizes as to whether or not they made the cut. At least, that's how it feel to me - have I/we made the cut?
Should We Raise The Minimum Wage?
This week, President Obama announced that he would push to see the minimum wage raised to $10.10 per hour, and would use his executive powers to raise wages on new federal contracts. There are economic and political arguments both in favor and opposed to raising the minimum wage.
Small Business - Sweet Success?
You know that wonderful relief when you realize that all your Christmas shopping is done with time to spare? Yeah, I don’t either. This year I did pretty well until I remembered I needed to get some ‘stocking stuffers’.
How Secure Are We? What I Found Out Over The Break.
The start of the new year and the new semester is a good time to take stock of what you have and consider what something different would be like. It's especially true this year, having just returned from a trip to the Dominican Republic (DR).
Supply Chain By The Numbers: Six Sigma Project At A Fortune 50
One of the key strengths of the Kelley School of Business Evening MBA program is the opportunity to participate in enterprise experiences that allow for course work projects to be done as partnerships with real world companies.
Developing Good Habits: Study Tips For Upcoming Finals
It's finals season! This semester has once again flown by and we are facing the end of it. Many of us are figuring out how to balance group projects, tests, work, and home life.
Network Now, Land The Job Later
When I first started getting settled into the college environment at IUPUI, the majority of the Kelley meetings or presentations that I attended had some sort of theme about networking and getting your name out there. In all honesty, this surprised me.
Resume Tips From Kelley Indianapolis Career Services
Arguably, the most important part of the job search process is drafting a professional resume.
Senior And A Half: Finding Your Support Group
At the beginning of the fall semester, I was excited to start my last year here at Kelley. Despite knowing this is the second-to-last semester of my academic career (well…at least until I start my MBA) I am thrilled to start the next chapter of my life. That next milestone is (you guessed right!) starting my career.
For a follow-up event to the inaugural Global Leadership Academy, GLA Alumni at Cummins invited the membership to a CEO Luncheon.
I love my group! Aside from being great people, I really appreciate their desire to have things done ahead of schedule, to work in the most efficient manner possible, and to really understand the material we are working through.
Recently Professor Todd Saxton wrapped up class with a discussion of interesting strategy trends. Of course popular topics, such as expanding business into BRIC countries, made the list. Then one topic leaped out at me – government as the sixth force. My blogging inspiration came to life.
It All Started With An Interest In Career Advancement
Getting my MBA all started with an interest in career advancement. Now, after all is said and done, I realize it was a short sighted goal.
ince I have been here in Indianapolis, two of my best memories are experiencing the IUPUI Campus and spending time with my two American roommates. I am sure you know Maria Lopez; she is so famous in Kelley!
Reflections On Our First Residency Session
This past Friday, I had the pleasure of welcoming the first Business of Medicine MBA cohort to the Indiana University Kelley School of Business family. The cohort is composed of 40 practicing physicians from almost all medical specialties and a variety of leadership positions.
The term “personal branding” rubs some people the wrong way – and in one sense I can understand why: the term “brand” reminds us of products, and people certainly aren’t emotionless commodities to be consumed by others.
The first week of freshman year is an exciting and scary time. The biggest concern I had coming into IUPUI as a first year student was the sheer size of the campus. I was sure that I would get lost in a campus of 30,000 students that is located in a bustling urban setting.
This entry is not about studying abroad but it relates because this could happen to YOU while you travel. When I travel internationally, I try to not develop expectations because I want to be prepared for the unexpected.
What's Not to Like About Luck (and His Endorsements)?
The world of professional sports can be very lucrative for the leagues, the team owners, the players, and the sponsors. The compensation comes in many forms both tangible and intangible.
Cameras Here, Cameras There, Cameras in the Locker Room?
With the new ruling by the NFL, professional football teams will now install cameras throughout their locker rooms. For security? No. To enforce league behavior rules? No. Then why? For your entertainment value.
Data Analysis: Boring? Or Just Insanely Awesome?
Yes, there are people out there that enjoy data analysis. I find it interesting what the customer wants by data probing.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to I-Core: Upmost Sacred Secrets of Survival
Everyone pursuing a degree at the Kelley School of Business has one major common fear: I-Core. If you haven’t heard the stories yet I will give you a basic rundown: I-Core for me and the older Kelley students was a block of 3 courses that consisted of Finance, Operations, and Marketing.
10 Keys to Successful Negotiation
Whether you are negotiating for a salary, the terms of a new job, or who is taking out the trash at home, negotiating is as much art as skill, and it can be learned.
Debunking Possible Reasons to Not Join Delta Sigma Pi
My journey with Delta Sigma Pi began before I even understood what it was or what it meant. One brother would always talk up her Fraternity. I’m not sure of my exact thoughts at the time. I’m sure it was something along the lines of “I don’t want to be part of a Greek organization…”
Lessons Learned From Delta Faucet's Rebranding Effort
This semester, for the 11th semester in a row, the top marketing person at Delta Faucet joined our marketing MBAs to share their multi-year rebranding effort.
What I Learned About Good Marketing From Scotty's Brewhouse Founder Scott Wise
Most semesters I try to find a few guest speakers to share their hands-on insights with are marketing degree students. This semester, I invited Scott Wise (founder of Pots and Productions) to share his insights from starting a successful chain of restaurants.
Making Contact: How to Reach Out to Potential Mentors
Like all good students, you’ve completed the mentor homework described in part one. Now, you are ready to contact a potential mentor.
How Doing Your Homework Equals a Better Mentor
According to Inc. Magazine, a mentor is “a person with more experience in business, or simply in life, who can help you hone your abilities and advise you on navigating new challenges. A mentor can be a boon in a broad range of scenarios, whether he or she provides pointers on business strategy, bolsters your networking efforts or acts as a confidante when your work-life balance gets out of whack.”
Marketers: Where Are You Going to Get Your 10,000 Hours of Experience
One truism in marketing is that the best way to get hired as a marketer is to show that you actually have had experience and success as a marketer.
Networking Smarter, Not Harder
You can't peruse an article on job-hunting without reading the adage "It's not what you know, but who you know." As overused as this mantra is, it's dead on, especially nowadays when the competition is at its fiercest. The reality is networking takes time, and it can be a challenge with everything on your plate.
What Does This Crazy Professor Mean When She Says, "Dig Deeper"?
At the end of every semester, I like to look back and think about the feedback I’ve given our marketing degree students. This semester, I noticed that I’ve written the words – “Dig Deeper” quite frequently. Putting myself in my marketing students’ shoes, I imagine getting that feedback could be confusing. So, let me explain what I mean.
It's Amazing What You Can Learn From Your Students
As a marketing professor, I am always keeping my eyes open for examples of strong marketing. At the same time, I try to think of ways to help my marketing degree students experience these examples for themselves rather than having me just tell them about it.
Successful Marketing Is A Lot Like Snow Skiing and It Takes Practice
In my last post, I mentioned how much I love snow skiing and shared my latest downhill ski adventure. I also love cross country skiing. Over Spring Break, I was out for a long, long cross country ski when it hit me that successful marketing ends up being a blend of these two types of snow skiing. How so? Well, let’s see what all three have in common.
So, What's it Take to Innovate Existing Products?
On Friday March 2nd, Kelley hosted its 66th Annual Business Conference in downtown Indy. I always look forward to attending this conference as it gives me a chance to take a deep breath and think about something more than what’s going on in my classes.
An article in the Indy Star a week or so ago caught my attention. The headline reads: Gum may not stick around. My first thought was, “What are they talking about? I love gum.”
The Pace of Change in Transportation: Part 2
As I argued in my last blog post, transportation in the U.S. has only experienced modest and incremental gains over the last 50+ years. However, I think that will change in the next 10-15 years. The reason will be the rise of the driverless (or autonomous) car.
Like any other field, business has its own language, cultural references, and media. If you want to speak the language and get the inside jokes, you need to spend some time immersing yourself in the ideas. So I humbly present to you the "B-List", which is my recommendations of books, movies, websites, media, and general stuff that may be of interest to you.
The Pace of Change in Transportation
Why are we still stuck driving to work and school everyday? In my lifetime, we've had enormous change in so many aspects of our lives, but I still get where I'm going in the same way I did 20 years ago.
Edward De Bono is a business management consultant whose primary focus is in fostering creativity in businesses and individuals.
Was the Indianapolis Super Bowl an economic success for the city? This question seems to be asked a lot these days, and the opinions are all over the place. My answer is a qualified "Yes".
So, Does Marketing = Advertising?
One of the key ideas I share in my marketing MBA and undergrad courses is that marketing is much broader than advertising. Yes, we use a lot of examples of advertising to help key concepts come alive.
I expected to use the skills I've acquired through four years of study in a new job. I hadn't expected these very skills to be so critical in the application process.
IUPUI and Vietnam National University
In November, I had the privilege of traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam to discuss how IUPUI and Vietnam National University (VNU) can create collaborations to benefit both universities.
Accounting Meet the Recruiter: The Other Side for Ernst & Young
Accounting Meet the Recruiter is always an important event for those pursuing an accounting degree or even finance degree. A flock of top accounting firms and some corporations in the Indiana area come to this event looking for top students.
Understanding the Irrationality of Customer-Perceived Value
This week in my evening MBA marketing course, we discussed the idea of customer-perceived value. I always start this discussion by suggesting that people are value maximizers - that is, when they make a choice, it’s the one they think will maximize the value of what they are spending.
Ernst & Young Horizon Internship Experience
Wow, I'm not really sure where the the time gone since I last blogged. Apparently, managing a 40 hours/week internship and 6 credit hours worth of online classes is difficult. It was all worth it though.
Analyzing 8 Behavioral Archetypes
Okay, you need to figure how and why people are behaving the way they do towards your brand. So, where do you start?
I have a confession to make. I love Apple products. I know, I know. How hypocritical of me.
For the first time ever, I was able to experience a recuiting-like situation from not the perspective of someone wanting a internship/job. Since I am interning at Ernst & Young this summer, the recruiter asked our intern class and the winter intern class if we wanted to attend a reception for the EY Emerging Leaders Program.
Professional Organizations: Connecting With Your City
What next? You've got your diploma in hand or maybe you are in between semesters. What are you doing to connect with your city? What are you doing to grow professionally? Networking can sometimes seem overwhelming.
MBA Students Help Grameen Bank Determine Next Branch Location
Kelley MBA students helped Grameen see why Indianapolis was the right choice for its next branch. Grameen America is a bank that offers microloans to the impoverished to start businesses.
Kelley Evening MBA Ranks 11th Nationally and 5th Among Public Programs
Congratulations to the students, faculty and staff that make one of the best MBA programs in the country.