Bachelor of Science in Business

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Business at Indiana University Indianapolis provides students with a broad understanding of how businesses operate, make decisions, and manage resources while allowing them to specialize in a chosen business discipline. Students can explore Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, or Supply Chain Operations, developing the analytical, communication, and leadership skills needed for diverse business careers.

Curriculum Structure

The program combines foundational business knowledge with specialized learning in the student's selected major. Students develop an understanding of business functions and how they work together, progressing toward advanced knowledge in their chosen discipline.

Year 1: Building Business Foundations

Students begin by understanding business organizations, economic environments, and the fundamentals of business decision-making. They develop foundational knowledge of accounting, management, and business communication, preparing for more specialized study.

Year 2: Developing Core Business Knowledge

Students strengthen their understanding of financial information, organizational structures, and business operations. They explore how companies manage employees, customers, resources, and business processes while preparing to focus on a major.

Year 3: Exploring a Business Specialization

Students develop deeper expertise in their selected area. Accounting students study financial recording, reporting, and examination; Finance students explore corporate finance, investments, and banking; Marketing students examine consumer behavior, pricing, advertising, and sales; while Supply Chain Operations students study sourcing, logistics, supplier relationships, and process improvement.

Year 4: Advanced Business Learning and Career Preparation

Students build on their specialized knowledge and apply business concepts to organizational challenges and professional decision-making. They strengthen their understanding of their chosen business discipline while preparing for employment or further academic study.

Focus Areas

Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing, Supply Chain Operations

Learning Outcomes

Business operations, financial analysis, organizational management, human resource planning, marketing strategy, consumer behavior, supply chain coordination, problem-solving, business communication, analytical thinking, professional decision-making

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The Kelley School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), an internationally recognized accrediting organization for business education. This accreditation reflects external review of academic quality, learning standards, and continuous improvement within the business school.

Reputation (Employability and Recognition)

The Kelley School of Business is recognized for its business education and career-focused learning environment. At IU Indianapolis, students can access career services, internship opportunities, employer engagement, and professional development resources that support their transition from university to the workplace.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At IU Indianapolis, business students connect academic learning with practical business challenges through Kelley’s Integrated Core (I-Core), internships, career events, and employer engagement. The downtown Indianapolis location also provides opportunities to connect with local and national organizations while developing professional experience and business networks.

Students can gain practical experience through:

Integrated Core (I-Core): A semester-long, cross-functional project where junior students work in teams to integrate finance, marketing, operations and supply chain management, and team dynamics and leadership.
Internships: Students can complete three-to-four-month internships during fall, spring, or summer, beginning as early as their freshman year.
Career platform: KelleyCareers, powered by Handshake, provides access to internship and full-time job listings, career coaching appointments, and career fairs.
Career coaching: Students receive support with career exploration, résumé and cover letter reviews, interview preparation, job-search strategies, and offer negotiation.
Employer engagement: Kelley Indianapolis connects students with recruiting organizations including Amazon, Cummins, Charles Schwab, Ernst & Young, Roche, and Allison Transmission.
Business career preparation: BUS-X 320, Business Career Planning and Placement, helps students prepare for professional opportunities.
International learning: Students can fulfill the international dimension requirement through approved overseas study, international business and economics courses, or language study.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Business can pursue opportunities across accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, and supply chain operations. The program's specialized majors and integrated business learning provide a foundation for professional employment, career development, and further academic study.

Potential career roles include Financial Analyst, Corporate Accountant, Human Resources Specialist, Marketing Analyst, Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Analyst, Management Analyst, and Business Consultant.

Students can prepare for their career progression through:

Career Development Services: Kelley Indianapolis Career Services offers individual career coaching, major exploration, résumé and cover letter reviews, interview coaching, career fair preparation, and job-search strategies.
Employment outcomes: Kelley Indianapolis reports that 95% of its graduates are working full-time or enrolled in graduate school within three months of graduation. This is a campus-level figure rather than a result specific to the B.S. in Business or an individual major.
Industry connections: Recruiting organizations include Amazon, Cummins, Charles Schwab, Ernst & Young, Roche, Allison Transmission, and J.B. Hunt.
Internship opportunities: Students can gain hands-on professional experience through internships and use career coaching to prepare for full-time employment.
Accreditation: Kelley School of Business holds AACSB accreditation. This external business-school accreditation involves peer review, assurance of learning, and continuous improvement of academic quality.
Graduate outcomes: Students can use the degree as a foundation for professional roles or further study in business-related disciplines.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Business, graduates may pursue an MBA, Master of Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Finance, or other relevant postgraduate programs, subject to the admission requirements of the chosen university.