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Real-world leadership and consulting experience with local impact

A collaboration between the Kelley Full-Time MBA and Undergraduate Programs, 1Kelley Consulting develops confident leaders and builds strong networks between students and entrepreneurs in the Bloomington area.

Interested?

MBA leaders are selected in
April of your first year
.
Contact us for specifics about the course and how to make your pitch.

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A group of students stand in front of the Sample Gates at the entrance to the Indiana University Bloomington campus

“Through 1Kelley, I invested in the Bloomington community while building team leadership skills. It was a highlight of my Kelley MBA experience.”

Jack Floyd, MBA’24, 1Kelley Leader

Yes, it’s a course—and so much more

Kelley MBAs commit almost a year to 1Kelley Consulting and receive a huge payoff in skill development and confidence-building. You’re empowered to be creative and to assume ownership of every aspect of the course. This includes:

  • Project selection and scoping
  • Formation of project teams
  • Establishing and nurturing team culture
  • Achieving learning outcomes goals for clients and participants
  • Building the 1Kelley legacy

MBA leaders build the following skills as they bring their strategic vision to life:

  • Vision and execution
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Program management
  • Stakeholder management

1Kelley Consulting team

5

MBA student leaders

25

undergraduate student consultants

5

local businesses

Limitless

impact

Undergraduate students

Clients

“1Kelley was the highlight of my MBA experience. Not only did we work with a client who continues to make immeasurable social impact, but I had the pleasure of working with a stellar team of undergraduates. I learned how to be a better and more effective leader, mentor, and team player.”

Nupur Sampat, MBA’24, 1Kelley Leader