Officially been a year since starting at Kelley…
26 credits down, 34 to go.
Tomorrow I start the spring term. Back to where i kicked off my journey last spring.
I remember joining the new cohort kickoff event and we had so many questions. Back then I was just trying to get a handle of it all (and it took a minute).
It’s amazing to see what a year can do.
This year, I’m lucky enough to be hosting the same kickoff (as VP of Networking).
So what’s it all been like…
I can’t sugar coat it… it’s been challenging.
I chose Kelley for its rigor (damn I got what I asked for).
I’ve had so many people ask about my experiences. It’s something I value having candid answers to, especially for those considering it.
Here’s my view of the Kelley program one year in…
- 📚 Courses:
application to my day-to-day work has far exceeded my expectations. I credit that to my role, what I learn in mgmt, quant, finance, and strategy courses can be leveraged at work immediately. Additionally, while it’s online, the live instruction is executed very well. Attendance is required with additional group work.
- ⏰ Time commitment:
more than I expected. This really depends on learning style. For me, I allocate ~20hrs to get everything done and need it really grasp the material. It’s also important to note the back-to-back terms. Spring > Summer > Fall > Winter… all with only one week break in between. Shoutout to my peers doing this fulltime while working and kids.
- 💰 Price:
a massive investment of both money and time. I do believe it’s worth it, but it’s still quite expensive.
- 🤝 Network:
an underrated value of Kelley is its network. You are surrounded by professionals from the worlds premier companies in industry from tech to health to manufacturing. I appreciate the requirements/opptys for in-person courses every term.
Overall I have to credit to the Kelley not only for delivering the program but doing so with such high standards. They can stand by their #1 ranking.
Ready for year 2!
Kasra Khalili
@kasrakhalili
Business Value Consulting @semrush, author ‘Who We Know’, Kelley MBA candidate // talking community, marketing, & productivity // prev On Deck, Startup Grind
