So you’re considering taking your professional education to the next level, but aren’t sure where to start? We’re here to help.
We recently connected with Michael Hasik, director of graduate business programs at the University of Indianapolis, to learn more about the school + its options.
Q: How can students determine the right program for their goals?
A: Meeting the needs of our students is the core of our mission. We offer three graduate degrees on the cutting edge of business education:
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) | The broadest option, including unique concentrations like AI & Analytics, Global Supply Chain Management, and Marketing
- Masters of Science in Management (MSM) | Designed for professionals seeking to be experts in strategic planning, project management, workforce management, strategic communications + leadership
- Masters of Science in Data Analytics (MSDA) | Enables business professionals to analyze data to improve organizational performance
Each program is designed with stackable certificates, providing the flexibility of in-person, hybrid, and online classes. Students can personalize their degree at a pace and modality that suits their lifestyle.
Q: How does UIndy prepare students for success?
A: Our graduate courses are taught by dedicated faculty with an average of 15 years of work experience. This helps students to be well-prepared to enter the job market or advance in their careers upon graduation.
As an Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)-accredited business school, we’re part of a diverse community that values intellectual growth and experiential learning.
Q: What resources are available to support MBA students throughout their program?
A: UIndy’s School of Business prioritizes personal attention, offering small, interactive classes and flexible programming that cater to student needs. Our MBA is anchored in applied learning—students “learn by doing.”
The hybrid model provides an ideal pairing of online classes with in-person, peer-to-peer networking and applied projects in the community.
Q: What makes this MBA program unique?
A: There are several key advantages to UIndy’s MBA:
- Fits your schedule and includes a convenient one-year format
- Earn stackable professional certificates as you work towards your degree. UIndy is the first university in Indiana to offer stackable graduate certificates in hybrid business programs.
- Multiple concentrations are available to pinpoint your area of interest
- Learn valuable business skills through applied projects and certifications
- Professional staff assists students with developing a robust, functional resume and provides career coaching and mentoring
- Faculty have an average of 15 years of industry experience and professional connections
Q: What advice would you give students unsure about pursuing their MBA?
A: If you’re seeking to advance your career by moving into a new management position or a different functional area, the MBA is a great investment.
The program will enable your career advancement goals and support them into the future. It’s also a great option for professionals interested in starting a business.
Q: Tell us more about the MBA single certificate program.
A: Students not initially pursuing an MBA degree can enroll in a single certificate program in a concentration area of interest — designed to provide career-advancing education and a professional credential in an efficient time frame.
Each certificate program contains three courses, or 9 total credit hours, which students typically complete in less than one year. These courses can be applied toward an MBA degree.
Interested in becoming a greyhound? Start your UIndy journey.
