Bachelor of Science in Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Indiana University Bloomington

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business at Indiana University Bloomington’s Kelley School of Business gives students a broad business foundation while allowing them to specialize through one or more majors such as Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Real Estate, or Supply Chain Management. The program is designed for students who want to understand how different areas of business work together while developing the analytical, communication, leadership, and professional skills needed for a wide range of business careers.

Curriculum Structure

Year One: Students begin by developing essential business and academic skills through courses such as BUS-A 100 Basic Accounting, BUS-C 104/106 Business Presentations, and BUS-T 175 Compass 1. They also build foundations in economics, mathematics, English composition, and business information systems through courses including ECON-B 251 Fundamentals of Economics for Business I, MATH-B 110 Mathematics for Business and Public Affairs, and BUS-K 201/204 Foundations of Business Information Systems and Decision-Making.

Year Two: Students progress into Kelley’s business foundation and begin connecting individual business functions. Coursework includes Technology and Business Analysis, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Management Accounting and Analysis, Statistics, and Global Business Environments, giving students a stronger understanding of business analysis, finance, accounting, data, and international business.

Year Three: Students enter the Integrated Core (I-Core), where finance, marketing, operations, and leadership are studied together rather than as isolated subjects. Courses such as Strategic Management, Business, Government, and Society, Ethics and the 21st Century Business Leader, and Fundamentals of Economics for Business II help students analyze cross-functional business problems and prepare for advanced major coursework.

Year Four: Students concentrate on their selected Kelley major and can add a co-major, minor, or electives to tailor the degree to their career interests. The final stage includes advanced major coursework alongside BUS-J 375 Strategic Management, BUS-L 375/L376 Introduction to Business Ethics, and BUS-T 375 Kelley Compass 3, while the I-Core experience culminates in an intensive team-based case project.

Focus Areas

Accounting, Business Analytics, Digital and Social Media Business Applications, Digital Technology Management, Economic Consulting, Entrepreneurship and Corporate Innovation, Finance, Information Systems, International Business, Law Ethics and Decision-Making, Management, Marketing, Marketing and Professional Sales, Operations Management, Professional Sales, Public Policy Analysis, Real Estate, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Business.

Learning Outcomes

Students develop a broad understanding of business functions and their relationships, learn to analyze business and economic information, solve cross-functional business problems, communicate professionally, apply strategic and ethical reasoning, and develop specialized knowledge through their selected major or co-major.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Kelley School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, an internationally recognized business-school accreditation organization. The curriculum combines a common business core with specialized majors and practical, team-based learning through I-Core.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Kelley Bloomington is ranked No. 6 overall among undergraduate business programs in the U.S. News & World Report Best Undergraduate Business Programs 2027 rankings, with eight specialty areas ranked in the top 10. Kelley also reports 96% of Bloomington graduates employed or in graduate school within three months, an average starting salary of $78,780, and more than 2,500 companies recruiting Kelley Bloomington students for internships and full-time positions.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Kelley integrates practical business experience into the curriculum through team-based projects, career preparation, internships, study abroad, employer interaction, and the I-Core experience. Students can combine classroom learning with professional coaching, employer events, career fairs, internships, global experiences, and an intensive I-Core team case project that requires them to apply knowledge from multiple business disciplines.

Key opportunities include:

Integrated Core (I-Core) Team Project: The I-Core culminates in an intensive team project in which students solve a cross-functional business case and demonstrate what they have learned across finance, marketing, operations, and leadership.
Business Analysis and Technology: Students encounter technology-focused business analysis within the Kelley curriculum, including Technology and Business Analysis and The Computer in Business.
Internships: Kelley provides access to internship opportunities across business fields. The school reports that 98% of students in the projected Class of 2026 who were actively seeking internships had reported an internship as of August 1, 2025.
Study Abroad: More than 60% of Kelley Bloomington students study abroad, with short-term, semester, and summer options across 26 countries on six continents.
Career Fairs: Undergraduate Career Services organizes themed career fairs involving up to 150 employers, giving students opportunities to interact directly with organizations recruiting for business roles.
Employer Information Sessions: Students can attend employer presentations about companies, career opportunities, and available positions through Kelley’s career services.
On-Campus Interviews: Employers can arrange interviews with Kelley students at the Prebys Career Center for eligible job and internship opportunities.
Handshake: Students use Handshake for job postings and access to career opportunities, with new postings added throughout the year.
Professional Development Courses: Kelley’s BUS-T175, BUS-T275, and BUS-T375 courses support career preparation and professional development.
Kelley Alumni Network: Students gain access to a Kelley alumni network of more than 141,000 alumni, providing opportunities to connect with graduates across industries and locations.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The BS in Business prepares graduates for careers across accounting, finance, consulting, technology, marketing, management, operations, supply chain, real estate, and entrepreneurship, depending on their selected major. Kelley combines specialized academic preparation with career coaching, employer recruitment, internships, and a large alumni network; its Class of 2025 data reports 96% of actively seeking graduates with a full-time job or graduate-school acceptance within three months.

Typical career roles include:

Financial Analyst
Business Analyst
Management Consultant
Marketing Analyst

Career development and progression opportunities:

Undergraduate Career Services: Kelley provides one-to-one coaching for career exploration, internship and job searches, résumé development, interviewing, and salary negotiation. Students can also access career fairs, employer information sessions, job postings, and on-campus interviews.
Employment outcomes and salary: For the Class of 2025, 96% of actively seeking Kelley seniors reported a full-time job or graduate-school acceptance within three months. Average starting salaries vary by major, including $83,705 for Finance, $78,887 for Information Systems, $78,271 for Accounting, $75,911 for Supply Chain Management/Operations, $68,526 for Management, and $62,525 for Marketing.
Employer connections: More than 2,500 companies recruited Kelley Bloomington students for internships and full-time positions, while more than 900 companies recruit Kelley students according to Kelley’s undergraduate overview.
Internship-to-career preparation: Kelley treats internships as an important pathway for gaining professional experience and connecting students with potential employers; internship participation among actively seeking students in the projected Class of 2026 was reported at 98%.
Accreditation value: Kelley’s AACSB accreditation provides an internationally recognized quality framework for business education and supports the school's established undergraduate business curriculum.
Global and alumni network: Students can develop international experience through study abroad and maintain access to Kelley’s 141,000+ alumni network, creating opportunities for professional connections during and after their degree.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing the BS in Business, graduates can pursue master's-level study in areas that match their undergraduate specialization, including business analytics, finance, accounting, information systems, marketing, supply chain, or management. Kelley reports that its graduate programs are particularly popular among students who continue their education, and the broader IU Bloomington environment also provides pathways into advanced study across business and other disciplines.