April 15, 2012 1 providing leadership in business organizations around the IU Kelley School of world. Philip L. Cochran Business Associate Dean for Indianapolis Programs Welcome to the Kelley School of Business! Contact Information Message from the Associate Dean, Kelley School of Kelley School of Business Business Thank you very much for your interest in the Business/SPEA (BS) 3024 undergraduate program of the Kelley School of Business. 801 W. Michigan Street The school's history can be traced to the early 1920's, Indianapolis, IN 46202 when a select group of students and faculty had the (317) 274-2147 foresight to undertake a program of study that has become kelley.iupui.edu known throughout the world as one of the finest of its kind. From both the Indianapolis and Bloomington campuses, Academic Advising-Business the Kelley School of Business conducts operations across (317) 274-2147 the globe. Fax: (317) 274-2483 The joint resources of Indiana University-Purdue Admissions University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and IU Bloomington allow IUPUI Undergraduate: (317) 274-4591 us to offer outstanding programs in business Bachelor Degree: (317) 274-2147 administration to a significant percentage of Indiana's Master of Science in Accounting: (317) 278-3885 population. Kelley Evening M.B.A.: (317) 274-4895 IUPUI is Indiana University's capital-city campus. As Student Services-Business Indiana's state capital and a major metropolitan area, (317) 274-2147 Indianapolis is an ideal place to study business. Within city Updated 02/02/12 blocks of the Kelley School is the highest concentration of corporations, government offices and agencies, small Kelley's History businesses, health care providers, professional practices, Today, the IU Kelley School of Business operates and not-for-profit organizations in the state. The campus as one school on two campuses, Bloomington and affords a unique and dynamic environment for learning, Indianapolis. Business education at Indiana University conducting research, teaching, and collaborating with began in Bloomington more than a century ago. The first businesses. It is difficult to imagine a richer context in Indiana University catalog (1830-31) included a course on which students of all ages can enhance their knowledge political economy in the curriculum. From this first course and leadership skills while maximizing their personal developed a Department of Political Economy, which was development. later renamed the Department of Economics and Social The curriculum of the undergraduate program is based on Science. Early courses in these areas grew into what a solid foundation of study in the liberal arts and sciences is now referred to as the "core program" of study in the that develops strong interpersonal, communications, and Kelley School of Business. decision-making skills. To this can be added specialized In 1902, several business courses were introduced and education in the fields of accounting, computer information listed in the university catalog. A two-year "commercial systems, finance, management, human resource course," which required two years of precommerce work management, marketing, or supply chain management. in liberal arts, was established. In 1904, the first business But, in today's global environment, training in business catalog, referred to by the commercial course number, functions alone is insufficient. For this reason, students was published. These commerce courses constituted broaden their programs of study with learning relevant the last years of a four-year course of study leading to international business affairs. This requirement to a baccalaureate degree. The first two years were a may be fulfilled in any of the following ways: language precommerce requirement and included all the required study, international business and economics courses, courses of the liberal arts curriculum of that period. participation in an approved overseas study program, or approved liberal arts course work with an international Thus was established more than a century ago the focus. Our intent is to help prepare students for the global pattern of building a program of professional education economic environment of the future. for business upon a liberal arts base-a pattern maintained throughout the years and currently emphasized in the The entire program is offered in a convenient, accessible education of U.S. business professionals. In 1920, way to both full and part-time students. High-tech delivery a separate School of Commerce and Finance was systems, joint programs with other schools at IUPUI, a organized. The school became a member of the American challenging Honors Program, student organizations, and Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business in 1921, alumni activities make the Kelley School of Business an and in 1933, was renamed the School of Business exciting place to be. Participation in the undergraduate Administration and placed under the direct control of program involves more than merely taking courses. its own faculty. In 1938, the name of the school was We offer a comprehensive educational experience that shortened to the School of Business. prepares you to join the growing number of IU graduates The Junior Division (now the University College) of the university was established in 1942 for all first-year 2 April 15, 2012 students. From that time until 1994, enrollment in the for sharing both its information and its expertise with School of Business did not include freshmen. Graduate the community at large. work in business administration, first authorized in 1936, • As a professional school, the school is responsible expanded rapidly after World War II. Programs for the for serving the diverse segments of the business Master of Business Administration and Doctor of Business community in Indiana, across the nation, and around Administration degrees were instituted in 1947. In 1961, the world. the designation of the area of study formerly referred to • As a state-assisted institution, the school has a as the Graduate Division of the School of Business was continuing responsibility to serve the people of the changed to the Graduate School of Business. With the state of Indiana. reorganization of the university in November 1974, the School of Business began operating at the Bloomington Shared Values and Indianapolis campuses. Critical to the school's success is its distinctive culture. Although business courses were offered as early as 1916 Certain key values and widely shared beliefs shape the on the Indianapolis campus, the bachelor's degree in essential character of the school and thereby become business was not available at the Indianapolis campus important criteria for basic decisions. until the 1969 merger with Purdue University. Beginning in 1969, divisional structure emerged in Indianapolis with an Quality Emphasis The school seeks to meet its goals assistant chairperson at its head. In 1969-70, a complete with distinction and to do so consistently. This principle undergraduate degree program for four major areas in requires insight into its areas of competence, the business was offered, as well as three two-year certificate aspirations of the faculty and staff, and the availability of programs. resources. The terms "Graduate School of Business" and Proactive Change Change in any organization is driven "undergraduate program" are used in this bulletin on ultimately by the long-term forces that shape the body appropriate occasions to designate the level of study of constituencies it was created to serve. Business concerned. When the term "Kelley School of Business" organizations constantly undergo change. The rate of is used, reference is being made to the entire school, change may vary, but the environment is always dynamic. including both the Graduate School of Business and the The school is committed not only to responding to change undergraduate program on both campuses. via its research variety and curriculum emphases, but to anticipating basic changes as well. Updated 1-17-12 Integrative Programs The school attracts faculty who Overview have a broad understanding of business enterprises and a capacity for configuring and interrelating Mission business functions. This capacity is demonstrated in the school's academic programs, which emphasize the The Indiana University Kelley School of Business fosters interdependence of business functions, provide a solid learning about the creation, management, and continuing grounding in the liberal arts, and recognize the importance adaptation of organizations and enterprises in an ever- of breadth of understanding to overall organizational changing environment. This basic purpose requires that success. the school engage in: Programmatic Approach to Education The school's • The generation and documentation of knowledge degree programs are more than just a set of requirements. and the sharing of that knowledge with the academic Every step of the degree sequence comprises a carefully community planned and coordinated set of activities. Support • The organization and preservation of knowledge activities such as admissions and placement counseling, extracurricular activities, overseas study opportunities, • The transmission of knowledge to a broad mix of and faculty involvement in student activities enrich the students and practicing executives student's course work. • The application of knowledge to benefit our many constituencies. Balance and Diversity The school conscientiously seeks to achieve breadth in its research focus, curriculum,