BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — In her first six months in the Kelley Full-Time MBA Program at Indiana University, Abby Koski, MBA’20, secured an internship with her top-choice company—EY. Aligning herself with a prestigious business school and taking early advantage of Kelley Graduate Career Services, Abby rapidly changed the trajectory of her career. Exceeding her own expectations,… Read more »
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Investors generally underestimated the risk and impact of hurricanes, prior to feeling “Superstorm” Sandy’s fury on Wall Street
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Weather experts are warning that this year’s Atlantic hurricane season, which officially began June 1, could be among the most active on record. Hurricanes annually cause millions of dollars in damage to households and public infrastructure, but also to businesses. Hurricanes and other extreme weather events also create spikes in uncertainty that… Read more »
Research offers guidance on where companies should position energy storage, which lessens reliance on fossil fuels
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The International Energy Agency reports that battery storage was the fastest growing technology in the power sector in 2023. Many storage projects involve large lithium-ion batteries that can absorb excess renewable energy from the power grid and redirect it back to the grid, lessening reliance on fossil fuels. But what’s the best… Read more »
Kelley accounting professor studies how corporate ESG efforts and goals are viewed, and how they relate to market value
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – When companies announce plans to use a certain percentage of renewable energy, address greenhouse gas emissions or other environmental, social, and governance initiatives, they presumably present a commitment to these issues and a desire to build trust with stakeholders. But whether a firm is meeting ESG expectations of investors, clients, and other… Read more »
Climate crisis requires behavioral change, and social media may be a powerful tool to help bring it about, Kelley research shows
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Much has been said about the power of social media – for good and for bad — and its importance as a communications and engagement tool. Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business shows how social media can be an effective tool to encourage prosocial behavior benefiting others — such… Read more »
Kelley Executive Education Programs continuing a legacy of collaboration and innovation in curriculum design
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Indiana University Kelley School of Business has merged three programs into a single unit — Kelley Executive Education Programs. The Kelley School has long offered programs to help organizations enhance their talent development strategies, and Kelley Executive Education Programs (KEEP) provides maximum flexibility to corporations and professional associations. Classes can be… Read more »
Bisk partners with Kelley School of Business Executive Education Programs to launch Negotiation Fundamentals Certificate
Integration of AI-enabled avatars into course offers a revolutionary learning experience and approach to developing negotiation skills TAMPA, FL/ May 8, 2024 — Bisk, a leader in online education solutions, announces a strategic collaboration with Kelley School of Business Executive Education Programs (KEEP) to launch the Negotiation Fundamentals online certificate program. With the aim of… Read more »
Kelley Direct Online MBA ranked No. 1 by QS, reflecting the quality and commitment of faculty, staff and students
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The Kelley Direct Online MBA program at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business once again has been ranked No. 1 in North America and fifth worldwide by QS Intelligence Unit, a respected research organization that also produces the QS World University Rankings. Also, with a score of 96.7 out of 100,… Read more »
Kelley student-led Professional Dress Closet initiative helps reduce barriers to success
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – On May 4, thousands of students will walk at Indiana University Commencement and at school recognition ceremonies, proudly wearing their caps and gowns. For some students at the Kelley School of Business, their future career success received a boost from how they presented themselves to corporate recruiters, including professional attire they received… Read more »
‘Doing Business with ASEAN’ conference helps Indiana companies find opportunities in 10 Southeast Asian countries
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world and leading this transformation is a group of 10 nations called the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Two centers in the Indiana University Kelley School of Business are helping to present a half-day seminar about business opportunities for… Read more »