The joint resources of Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and IU Bloomington permit us to offer outstanding programs in business administration to a significant percentage of Indiana’s population.

IUPUI is Indiana University’s capital city campus. As Indiana’s state capital and a major metropolitan area, Indianapolis is an ideal place to study business. Within blocks of the Business/SPEA Building is the highest concentration of corporations, government offices and agencies, small businesses, health care providers, professional practices, and not-for-profit organizations in the state. The campus affords a dynamic environment for learning, conducting research, teaching, and collaborating with business, a combination which fosters maximum personal development. It is difficult to imagine a richer context in which men and women of all ages may enhance their knowledge and leadership skills.

The curriculum of the Undergraduate Program is based on a solid foundation of study in the liberal arts and sciences in order to develop interpersonal, communications, and decision-making skills. To this can be added specialized education in the fields of accounting, business economics and public policy, finance, finance—insurance, finance—real estate, management, human resource management, management of nonprofit organizations, marketing, or marketing—distribution management. But, in today’s global environment, training in business functions alone is insufficient. For this reason, students are asked to broaden their program of studies to include learning relevant to international business affairs. This requirement may be fulfilled in any one of the following ways: language study, international business and economics courses, participation in an approved overseas study program, or approved liberal arts course work with an international focus. Our intent is to help prepare students for the global economic environment of the future.

The entire program is offered in a convenient, accessible way to both full- and part-time students. High-tech delivery systems, joint programs with other schools at IUPUI, a challenging Honors Program, student clubs, and alumni activities make the Kelley School of Business an exciting place to be. Participation in the Undergraduate Program is more than merely taking courses. It is a comprehensive educational experience that prepares you to join the growing number of IU graduates providing leadership in business organizations around the world.

Roger W. Schmenner