Business and Leadership: Specialized Support Teams: Student Support: University College: Indiana University Indianapolis

Our BL team

Meet who you’ll be working with on your academic journey.

Chris Maroldo

Director of Academic Success

Phone:: +1-317-274-3968
Email:: cmaroldo@iu.edu

Kristen Winningham

Student Success Advisor/Team Coordinator, BL Cluster

Phone:: +1-317-278-8632
Email:: kegeheb@iu.edu

Justin Spellman

Student Success Advisor, BL Cluster

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Email:: juspellm@iu.edu

Angel Thomas

Student Success Advisor, BL Cluster

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Phone:: +1-317-278-1196
Email:: angeande@iu.edu

Kinsey C. Ashworth

Student Success Advisor, BL Cluster

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Email:: kcashwor@iu.edu

Yvette McLaren-Roberts

Career Consultant, MCE and BL Clusters

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Email:: ymclaren@iu.edu

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As a marketing major, you’ll learn what people want, what they’ll offer up for it, and how to get them to take a desired action, like buying a product or volunteering at an event. The skills you learn with this major will allow you to help a business or organization achieve its goals. 

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In this major, you'll study all activities related to the promotion, sales, and distribution of good and services from producers to consumers. You'll learn about product development, pricing policies, advertising, and researching to identify the ideal buyer(s) for your company's products or services. You'll also learn how to figure out what customers want, what their needs are, and how your company can meet that demand. Students pursuing this major will gain skills in written and oral communication, creativity, persuasion, and critical thinking.

Career opportunities after graduation

Overall employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations. About 36,400 openings for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in marketing reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

73.7% employed
10.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
11.8% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for Kelley School of Business graduates was $58,305, and the median salary was $60,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in marketing reported a mean starting salary of $58,859 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for advertising, promotions, and marketing managers was $159,660 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Marketing majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business administration (MBA)
Human resource management
Industrial/labor relations
Law

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Sample coursework

Advertising and promotion management
Buyer behavior
Economics
International marketing
Marketing management
Marketing research
Marketing strategy and policy
Sales management

Possible careers

Advertising executive*
Brand manager or specialist
Market researcher
Media specialist*
Public relations specialist

*These careers require additional education or training.

Where could I work?

Advertising firms
Corporate sales office
Gilchrist & Soames
Marketing research firms
Pharmaceutical sales

Admission requirements

Admission by certification
**Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of **admission criteria. You'll be certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.

Certification process

Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your University College advisor (business of sports, international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.

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Change lives and the world at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Whether you're just beginning your education or wanting to continue understanding your full philanthropic potential, the school provides a one-of-a-kind philanthropic academic opportunity.

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Philanthropy is the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes. Graduates of the philanthropy major lead nonprofit and philanthropic organizations using their skills in fundraising, grant making, foundation leadership, social impact, and much more. Our graduates are leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of fundraisers is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.About 10,200 openings for fundraisers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Insufficient data exist for graduation outcomes from the Class of 2024 for nationwide graduates in philanthropic studies programs from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

Insufficient graduate data currently exists to share what IU Indianapolis alumni are earning after completing this degree program.

Insufficient salary data exist for from the Class of 2024 for nationwide graduates in philanthropic studies programs from the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

The national median annual salary for fundraisers was $66,490 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Philanthropy graduates often pursue advanced degrees in public administration (M.P.A.) or law.

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Ethics and values in philanthropy
Giving and volunteering in America
Internship in philanthropic studies
Learning by giving
Philanthropy—calling and community

Possible careers

Foundation manager
Fundraising specialist
Grants officer
Nonprofit program manager
Special events coordinator
Volunteer coordinator

Where could I work?

Arts organizations
Hospitals and health clinics
Nonprofit organizations
Social services agencies
Volunteers of America

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Declare philanthropic leadership major
Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0

Engaged learning experiences

Study abroad

Learn about the world of the nonprofit sector abroad!

Research

Projects include identifying emerging trends, as well as increasing knowledge and best practices for fund raising and philanthropy.

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Policy studies combines the disciplines of government studies at all levels with leadership, nonprofit management, social science, and community development. You can also choose classes built around your specific interests, such as the environment, city government and planning, metropolitan development, or other areas.

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With this major, you’ll study topics of all kinds, including the policymaking process, program evaluation, management, history, communications, and more. Students in this field of study may choose to pursue one of four concentrations: criminal justice, environmental policy, public health, and social equity. Graduates of this program often go on to law school or directly into positions in government or government relations, but many career paths are available with this degree.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of urban and regional planners is projected to grow 3% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 3,400 openings for urban and regional planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook , 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in public policy analysis reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

66.7% employed
24.0% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
6.3% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs graduates was $49,440, and the median salary was $43,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in public policy analysis reported a mean starting salary of $67,895 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for urban and regional planners was $83,720 in 2024 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Policy studies majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business administration (M.B.A.)
Law
Public administration (M.P.A.)

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Law and public policy
Management science
Nonprofit and voluntary sector
Policy processes in the United States
Political action and civic engagement
Public management

Possible careers

Corporate public affairs specialist
Government relations representative
Legislative analyst
Policy analyst
Researcher
Strategic planner

Where could I work?

City government
Government offices
Indiana state legislature
State government

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Declare an O'Neill major
Be in good academic standing, which requires the following:
- Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above
- Prior term GPA of 2.0 or above
- Note: If a student has completed 12 hours toward the O'Neill major, they also need a C+ average in those courses.

Engaged learning experiences

Study Abroad

Enrich your academic experience by studying important public policy and criminal justice issues at a global level.

Career Service

O’Neill’s career services office is designed to help you build your job-search skills and find full-time employment or an internship. They can also help you connect with alumni!

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Stand out as a job candidate with this major. Gain hands-on learning experience by working with real estate professionals across Indianapolis to help solve some of their challenges. This field of study is only available to students completing another primary major within the Kelley School of Business. 

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This co-major consists of 15 credit hours. As part of the capstone experience, you'll work with some of your peers and real estate professionals to solve real-world problems. Through this experience, you'll learn how to research, problem solve, present, and create financial models.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of property appraisers and assessors is projected to grow 4% from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 6,300 openings for property appraisers and assessors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in real estate (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

78.1% employed
8.8% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
7.1% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average salary for Kelley School of Business graduates was $58,305, and the median salary was $60,000.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in real estate (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $63,581 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for property appraisers and assessors was $65,420 in 2024 (Occupational Outlook Handbook).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Quick facts

Possible careers

Property appraiser and assessor
Property manager
Real estate broker
Real estate agent

Admission requirements

Admission by certification
**Current IU Indianapolis students no longer have to submit an application to be admitted from University College to the Kelley School of Business Undergraduate Program. You'll be notified when the admission requirements are met. To certify into the Kelley School of Business from University College, you'll need to meet one of the sets of **admission criteria. You'll be certified as soon as you meet either set of criteria.

Certification process

Be sure to list your major as pre-business, pre-accounting, pre-finance, pre-management, pre-HR management, pre-marketing, or pre-supply chain management with your University College advisor (business of sports, international dimension and real estate co-majors may be chosen after certification).
You'll automatically be reviewed for certification each semester after the final grades post.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, the Kelley School of Business admissions team will reach out to you via your IU email account regarding your certification.
Certification must be accepted by the student for certification to be finalized.

Every day feels like game day for sport management graduates, who work in a wide array of exciting positions at sports organizations and venues. Become an expert in the business side of sports, and you’ll always be a major player in the game. And with 11 professional sports teams, several Olympic governing bodies, the NCAA, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway across the state's capitol, you’ll have ample opportunity to gain experiences to add to your resume. 

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Sport management promotes, encourages, and supports athletic participation for recreational, educational, and professional sports organizations, as well as individual and team athletic events and competitions that draw spectators. You'll learn the art of promoting, selling, and facility and event management. When you pursue this degree, you'll also earn a general business minor or certificate in this degree program.

Career opportunities after graduation

Employment of event managers is projected to grow 7% from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,500 openings for meeting, convention, and event planners are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as retirement ( Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024).

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in hospitality administration/management (all types) reported the following graduation outcomes to the National Association of Colleges and Employers:

78.1% employed
9.1% enrolled in continuing education (e.g. graduate school)
9.9% seeking employment

According to the IUPUI (now called IU Indianapolis) First Destination Survey in 2024, the average starting salary for IU School of Health and Human Sciences graduates was $46,351, and the median salary was $44,500.

Class of 2024 nationwide bachelor's degree graduates in hospitality administration/management (all types) reported a mean starting salary of $49,749 (National Association of Colleges and Employers).

The national median annual salary for event managers was $56,920 in 2023 ( Occupational Outlook Handbook ).

(This section is intended for informational purposes, not prediction of actual salary.)

Sport management majors often pursue advanced degrees in the following areas:

Business administration (M.B.A.)
Higher education/student affairs
Human resource management
Law

Quick facts

Sample coursework

Legal aspects of sports and risk
Management of sports events
Sports in American society
Sports marketing
Sports public relations and promotion
Sports sales

Possible careers

Event manager
Facility management
Human resources
Marketing and promotions
Sports agent
Sports analyst*
Ticket and sales operations

*This career requires additional training or education.

Where could I work?

August Mack
Government agencies
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful
Keter Environmental
Profit and nonprofit businesses

Admission requirements

Admission by certification

Be a declared sport management major
Have an IU GPA of 2.0 or higher
Complete 9 credit hours from IU Indianapolis
Earn a grade of C- or higher in any TESM course

Engaged learning experiences

Service Learning

The School of Health and Human Sciences hosts a number of initiatives for students to get involved, add to their resume, and give back to the community.

Life–Health Sciences Internship Program

LHSI is a paid internship program that places second- and third-year IU Indianapolis students in a variety of health and science workplaces to gain practical experience and skills.

Professional work experience

Working on campus for offices such as Campus Recreation or the Office of Health and Wellness can provide great preparation for a variety of health-related careers.

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