Undergraduate Program
The Undergraduate Program of the Kelley School of Business provides
opportunities for breadth of education as well as for a reasonable amount of
specialization. As a member of the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of
Business (AACSB), the school subscribes to the principle that a significant
portion of a student’s academic program should be in general-education
subjects, complemented by study in the basic areas of business administration.
This assures the planning of balanced study programs while enabling a student
with an interest in one or more professional areas of business to specialize in
those fields.
All undergraduate study programs also include courses that ensure the
development of a basic understanding of the principles and practices involved in
the management of business firms in the dynamic economic, social, and political
environment of the world today. At IUPUI, three interrelated, rigorous
junior-level courses in the management of finance, marketing, and operations,
known collectively as the integrative core, are required of all business majors.
Integrative core studies emphasize the trends likely to shape the pattern of the
world in the years ahead. Beyond these basic requirements, students are given an
opportunity to pursue studies from a wide variety of subject areas.
Honors courses are available to students with eligible records. A number of
internship programs, industry studies, and overseas study programs are also
available to students with specialized professional interests.
To develop leadership skills and a sense of social responsibility, students
are strongly encouraged to participate in one or more of the student
organizations at IUPUI. Special emphasis is placed on volunteerism and the
personal benefits derived from participating in community service. The business
course X401 Community Service Learning offers students an opportunity to earn
course credit for participation in a specific volunteer project.
Upon attaining senior standing, students
enjoy a broader range of elective courses and special opportunities for
discussion and counseling with senior members of the faculty. Courses at the
senior level assure widespread participation by students in the solution of case
studies, projects, and special problems drawn from the contemporary business
scene. Also, seniors typically hold offices in professional student
organizations, which gives them exceptional extracurricular experience. The
business course X420 Business Career Planning and Placement prepares students
for the transition to the world of business. This course also helps them locate
and select employment opportunities that hold the greatest promise for them.
Program Objectives
Graduates of the Undergraduate Program of the Indiana University Kelley
School of Business should:
1. have a general knowledge and appreciation of human accomplishments in the
physical sciences, arts, humanities, and social sciences;
2. possess a broad-based knowledge of business and the business firm and the
role business plays in our society;
3. understand the national, international, political, social, and economic
environment that affects a firm’s operations;
4. be able to articulate their thoughts orally and in writing and be computer
literate;
5. have a sensitivity to and appreciation of ethical issues;
6. possess an appreciation of the opportunities and problems of managing
complex organizations;
7. have the skills and ability to work effectively with others in the
completion of joint tasks;
8. and possess the ability to find and formulate problems, think
analytically, and recommend solutions to problems.
The curriculum of the Undergraduate Program is designed to provide students
with the above attributes. Graduates should have acquired an education that will
serve them throughout their careers in business, not just prepare them for an
entry-level position.
Honor Code
To foster an academic environment that holds personal integrity and honesty
in the highest regard, the undergraduate students at the Kelley School of
Business have established an honor code to which students are willing to hold
not only themselves but their peers. This code endorses shared values that
incorporate honesty, responsibility, and ethical behavior.
This student-written code describes violations, reporting requirements, and
procedures for addressing academic misconduct. It encompasses all courses taught
within Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and includes all
students enrolled in them. Students who have been admitted to the Kelley School
of Business are expected to continue their commitment to ethical behavior in all
of their endeavors, including course work outside of the Kelley School of
Business, internships, co-op programs, and overseas study.
Admission Requirements
Admission to IU’s Kelley School of Business at Indianapolis is possible at
several different points in a student’s academic career. Procedures and
requirements for each option are described below. For a key to the codes used in
referring to different courses, see the beginning of this bulletin.
Please note that all applications for admission to the university are
submitted through the:
IUPUI Office of Undergraduate Admissions
425 University Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46202
telephone: (317) 274-4591
Beginning students normally enter University College (UC), where they are advised on enrolling in required general-education and prebusiness courses.
Dual Admission
Upon recommendation of the Office of Admissions, high school students who
have been admitted to IUPUI may be considered for admission into the Kelley
School of Business as freshmen if they rank in the top 25 percent of their high
school graduating class and have recentered SAT I scores over 1010 (ACT
composite scores of 22+). If these students are admitted to the Kelley School of
Business, they are dually admitted to both School of Business and University
College. Students will retain early admission status as long as they are making
satisfactory progress in their academic program, including business prerequisite
courses. This option offers students special access to Kelley School of Business
advisors and opportunities for early involvement in Kelley School of Business
organizations and activities.
Option I Admission Criteria
To be considered for admission under the Option I admission standards,
students must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete between 26 and 56 credit hours of college course work that count
toward graduation. This course work may be taken at Indiana University or at
another accredited institution offering a comparable program. (Students with
more than 26 credit hours who apply for admission to the Kelley School of
Business for the first time may do so using the Option I admission standards.
This also applies to transfer students.)
2. Complete ENG W131 (or equivalent), X100, and X103 with a grade of C or
higher.
3. Successfully complete two or more of the following courses:
BUS K201 The Computer in Business
MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus
For admission purposes, the two highest grades achieved in the courses listed
above will be used to compute the applicant’s admission grade point average.
(If only two of the three courses are taken, the admission decision will be
based upon the grades achieved in both courses.) A minimum grade of C in BUS
K201, and a C– in M118 and M119 is required.
4. Submit an application by the required deadline. Application periods
for admission are January 15-March 1 for fall admission and August 15-October 1
for spring admission. Applications are available at the Kelley School of
Business, Business/ SPEA Building 3020; University College Student Activity
Center 3100; at the School of Liberal Arts, Cavanaugh Hall 401, and online
through the School of Business web site (http://bus.iupui.edu).
Admission to the school is competitive, and each applicant is considered
individually. Applications will initially be reviewed on the basis of grades.
Additional factors include extracurricular and community service activities,
work experience, rigorousness of course work taken, grade trends, high school
class rank, and factors beyond the student’s control that may have temporarily
impaired academic performance. Students may apply only one time under Option I
criteria.
Option II Admission Criteria
Students who have been denied admission based upon Option I admission
standards or have more than 56 credit hours are eligible to apply according to
the following criteria:
1. Complete 56 credit hours of college course work that counts toward
graduation. This course work may be taken at Indiana University or at
another accredited institution offering a comparable program.
2. Successfully complete the following nine prerequisite courses with a
minimum grade of D in each course:
BUS A100 Business Accounting Skills
BUS A201 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BUS A202 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BUS L203 Commercial Law I
ECON E201 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON E202 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON E270 Introduction to Statistical Theory in Economics and Business
MATH M118 Finite Mathematics
MATH M119 Brief Survey of Calculus I
3. Complete the following courses with a grade of C or above in each course:
ENG W131 Elementary Composition I or equivalent
BUS K201 The Computer in Business
BUS X100 Business Administration: Introduction
BUS X103 Business Learning Community
BUS X204 Business Communications
COMM R110 Fundamentals of Speech Communication
4. File an application by the appropriate deadline for fall or spring
admission. See details under "Option I Admission Criteria" in this
section.
Although other factors may be taken into consideration in the admission
decision, applicants applying under the Option II admission standards will be
reviewed primarily upon the grade point average achieved in the nine
prerequisite courses listed above.
To Learn More
For additional information about admission to the Kelley School of Business,
contact the undergraduate advisory office at:
Business/SPEA Building 3020
801 W. Michigan Street
Indianapolis, IN46202-5151
telephone: (317) 274-2147
