Workshop Roadmaps

From Freshman Clubs to Career Outcomes

Visual roadmaps for every major Kelley career track. See the exact clubs, workshops, and milestones that lead from orientation to offer letter.

Club / Fraternity
Workshop / Course
Milestone / Event
Career Outcome
1

Accounting

Three specialized workshops (Assurance, Corporate, Tax) plus the AFP FP&A track. The clearest Big 4 pipeline at Kelley.

3 workshop tracks Big 4 pipeline Apply mid-Nov to late Feb
Junior-Senior
Workshop Coursework
Firm Networking Events
Meet the Firms Fair
Careers
Deloitte
PwC
EY
KPMG
Corporate Finance
2

Business Analytics

The Business Analytics Consulting Workshop is a junior/senior-level program. Led by Kari Johnson and Thomas Youle.

3 credits Junior/Senior level Apply late Sept
Sophomore-Junior
Build technical skills (SQL, Python, Tableau)
Analytics Projects & Competitions
Careers
Data Analytics
Business Intelligence
Consulting
3

Consulting

Two paths: CW (December apps, ~30 admitted from ~200) or TCW (February apps). Both feature Chicago trips and MBB-level placements. Median CW GPA: 3.95.

~30 admitted (CW) Median GPA 3.95 MBB placements
Sophomore
Junior-Senior
CW: 3 courses, 4.5 credits
TCW: 2 courses, 3 credits
Chicago Trip
Careers
McKinsey
BCG
Bain
Deloitte
Accenture / EY-Parthenon
4

Entrepreneurship

The Sharpf E&I Workshop is led by Dr. Donald Kuratko, one of the top entrepreneurship scholars in the country. Direct path to launching ventures.

3-4.5 credits Faculty: Batchelder & Kuratko Apply early Jan
Freshman
Junior-Senior
E&I Coursework
Venture Pitch Competitions
Startup Mentorship
Careers
Startups
Venture Studios
Corporate Innovation
5

HR / Talent Management

The Talent Management Workshop, led by Wendy Pottgen, prepares students for corporate HR and people operations roles.

3 credits Faculty: Wendy Pottgen Apply early Dec
Junior-Senior
Workshop Coursework
HR Case Projects
Industry Speakers
Careers
Corporate HR
People Operations
Org Development
6

Investment Banking

The most competitive finance pipeline at Kelley. IBW is a 3-year, 9-credit program with NYC/Chicago trips and deep alumni access.

9.0 credits 3-year program Apply late Oct-Nov
Sophomore Fall
Prereqs: BUS-F 210, BUS-F 255
Soph-Senior
IBW Coursework (9.0 credits)
NYC / Chicago / SF Trips
Alumni Networking
Case Competition
Senior (Optional)
Crimson Equity Partners (PE)
2 rounds of technical interviews
Careers
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan
Lazard / Evercore
Houlihan Lokey
7

Investment Management

IMW has one of the tightest application windows at Kelley -- just one week. Strong outcomes with a 98% replacement rate and $103K average salary.

98% replacement rate Avg salary $103,475 1-week app window
Freshman
Sophomore
Apps: Aug 31 - Sept 10 (ONE WEEK)
Take BUS-F 212 (KCF)
Soph-Senior
IMW Coursework (BUS-F 312 + 412)
Alumni Superday
Training the Street
NYC / Chicago Trips
Senior (Optional)
Crimson Equity Partners
Careers
Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley
BlackRock
Blackstone
UBS
8

Marketing

Three workshop options: Consumer Marketing, Digital Marketing, and Retail. Strong CPG and tech marketing pipelines.

3 workshop options 3-4.5 credits CPG & tech pipelines
Junior-Senior
Workshop Coursework (3-4.5 cr)
Brand Competitions
Industry Networking
Careers
P&G
General Mills
Unilever
Nike
Google Marketing
9

Real Estate

CRW feeds into IU REPE, the largest undergrad-led PE firm ($4.2M AUM). Strong pipeline to CBRE, JLL, and institutional real estate.

~55-60 selected $4.2M PE fund Apply late Jan
Sophomore
~55-60 from ~200 applicants
Junior
CRW (BUS-BE 314, 3 credits)
Chicago Trips
Alumni Conference
Career Fair
Senior
IU REPE ($4.2M fund)
Apply end of junior fall
Faculty: Vik Medavarapu
Careers
CBRE
JLL
Cushman & Wakefield
Eastdil Secured
10

Sales

The Global Sales Workshop is a substantial 9-credit program led by Charles Ragland, with placements at major enterprise firms.

~9 credits Faculty: Charles Ragland
Freshman-Soph
Build sales skills through clubs & networking
Junior-Senior
GSW Coursework (~9 credits)
Sales Competitions
Enterprise Client Projects
Careers
3M
Altria
AT&T
Gartner / Oracle
Paycom
11

Sports Industry

The Sports Industry Workshop places students at major leagues and brands. Led by Doug Eibling with direct connections to NBA, NFL, and more.

4.5 credits Faculty: Doug Eibling Apply mid-Jan to early Feb
Junior-Senior
Workshop Coursework
League / Team Networking
Industry Immersions
Careers
NBA
NFL
PGA Tour
ESPN
Nike / adidas
12

Supply Chain / Operations

Two workshop options: DLT (Distribution, Logistics & Transportation) and Business Operations Consulting. Major pipelines to Amazon, Target, and Deloitte.

2 workshop options 3 credits each
Junior-Senior
Workshop Coursework
Supply Chain Case Studies
Firm Site Visits
Careers
Amazon
Target
Caterpillar
Deloitte (Operations)