Program Overview

IU MBA Columbus

The IU MBA Columbus program embodies the academic quality and prestige expected from an Indiana University program. It is innovative and cutting-edge by design, with built-in flexibility, and can be completed in only 21 months. Classes take place one designated evening each week, allowing for a schedule that fits professional and personal life while obtaining an MBA degree.

Program Duration

• Earn an IU MBA degree in 21 months.
• A part-time program, students complete 36 credit hours over five semesters.
• Enhanced affordability, with fewer credit hours equating to a reduction in tuition.
• Average tuition per semester is $3,800 for Indiana residents.

Flexibility

• Catering to working professionals is a hallmark of IU MBA Columbus.
• Courses are hybrid, replacing some traditional face-to-face seat time with online learning activities.
• The purpose of the hybrid MBA program is to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning.

Alignment with Modern Business Demands

• The IU MBA Columbus program content reflects relevant curriculum from decades of peer-reviewed management education, infused with modern business needs.
• Students are exposed to rigorous business foundational content, as well as contemporary lessons demanded by the marketplace.
• MBA students choose an elective course in each of their final two terms to deepen specific content understanding and mentor undergraduate business students.
• Course topics vary by term and include accounting, AI augmented work, finance, innovation, Lean Six Sigma, and supply chain management.

Professional Development

• Throughout its history, IU MBA Columbus has emphasized professional development, continuing this tradition with newly designed courses relevant to today's business environment.
• New components include:
  • Ethics, which continues to challenge business professionals in every field, emphasizing ethics throughout the program.
  • Social Events that emphasize the development and maintenance of long-term professional relationships and networking skills.
  • Personal Branding Course that encourages MBA students to think of every interaction with others as an opportunity for awareness, value building, and leaving a positive impact.
  • Mentorship Academy, where each second-year MBA student will be challenged to lead, mentor, and help develop the professionalism of undergraduate business students.

Curriculum

• The 36-credit MBA program provides a forward-thinking, modernized, flexible curriculum led by a faculty with decades of corporate and entrepreneurial experiences.
• This dynamic combination results in a series of rigorous intellectual and practical challenges, providing a competitive edge in a quickly evolving global business environment.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree in any academic field from a regionally (or equivalent international) accredited institution.
• See full requirements for detailed information on admission criteria.

Application Timeline

• It is important to apply as early as possible, as completing the application can be a lengthy process, and application processing times vary throughout the cycle.
• A suggested timeline includes key actions to keep the application process on track, which may need to be adjusted based on program deadlines and requirements.