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Valparaiso University
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Valpo's business school operates like a boutique firm - small enough for personalized mentorship but sophisticated enough to deliver top-tier outcomes. Their signature Integrated Business Experience has students launching and running real microbusinesses, with profits funding local charities. The school's Lutheran foundation translates into an unusual emphasis on ethical leadership development woven throughout the curriculum.
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Purdue University Fort Wayne
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This is the practical MBA for working professionals who want immediate ROI. Doermer's evening program features industry-seasoned professors teaching applicable skills you can implement at work the next day. The school has particularly strong connections to northeast Indiana's manufacturing and healthcare sectors, with many students receiving employer tuition benefits.
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Indiana University
US News MBA Ranking: 20
Financial Times MBA Ranking: Unranked
QS MBA Ranking: 44
Kelley delivers the complete package: Ivy-caliber academics with Midwestern accessibility. Their unique curriculum was designed to ensure that students graduate with both hard skills and emotional intelligence. The school's investment in career services shows - 98% of MBAs land jobs within three months, supported by an alumni network that spans every major industry.
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Purdue University
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Krannert's STEM-designated MBAs attract technical professionals looking to add business acumen. Corporate partners like Caterpillar and Eli Lilly actively recruit here for roles requiring both quantitative chops and leadership potential.
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University of Notre Dame
US News MBA Ranking: 30
Financial Times MBA Ranking: 75
QS MBA Ranking: 83
Mendoza redefines what it means to be a values-driven business school. Beyond the gorgeous campus, students engage in "business on the frontlines" experiences tackling real-world challenges for nonprofits and social enterprises. The school's corporate partnerships extend beyond recruitment - executives regularly participate in classroom discussions about ethical dilemmas in business.
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Ball State University
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Miller operates like an elite professional training ground disguised as a friendly Midwestern college. The school's emphasis on immersive learning means every student completes consulting projects for real clients, building portfolios that impress employers.