Full-Time MBA 

at Purdue University, West Lafayette

As per the graduation data for year 2022, some of the roles for which Purdue University MBA graduates are hired are

• Consulting
• Finance
• General management
• Marketing
• Sales
• Strategy/ Planning
• Operations

Purdue University MBA duration is one-year. Note that GMAT score is not required for one-year MBA. To be eligible, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree with a major in Engineering. A strong technical background contributing on Engineering, Scientific, or Technology projects. The admission requirements to get into this course are:

• >2.8 GPA for STEM major, >3.0 for non-STEM major
• 3-5 years of work experience
• One letter of recommendation
• Academic transcripts
• Resume
• Academic SOP
• Personal history statement
• An interview, (if selected)

Purdue University offers an MBA programme through the Mitch Denial School of Business. The Purdue MBA is popular for enhancing analytical problem-solving and tech commercialization skills in students. The course is ideal for students seeking a career as a Business Development Manager, Financial Manager, or Product Manager, and more. The year 1 curriculum includes subjects like Accounting, Advanced Corporate Finance, and Marketing Management, while the year 2 curriculum comprises Business Analytics, Information Technology, and Managing Behavior in Organizations.

The duration of Purdue University MBA course is 11 months / around one-year. It is a STEM-designated program. The MBA course of this university ranks among the Top 30 as per College Consensus 2024. This course offers a rigorous core curriculum, experiential learning opportunities, communication and leadership training. The fee for international students for this course is USD 59,400 (Around INR 50.3 lakh).

As per the Purdue University MBA factsheet, the one-year MBA graduates have been hired at the following companies:

• Amazon
• Boeing
• Intel
• IBM
• Microsoft
• PepsiCo
• Tesla
• Google
• Dell
• Deloitte
• Facebook
• General Motors

According to U.S. News & World Report, the most popular majors at Purdue University include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences, Psychology, etc. Some of the most popular majors for the 2022 graduates of Purdue University are:

• Engineering: 27%
• Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services: 11%
• Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services: 10%
• Engineering: 7%
• Health Professions and Related Programs: 6%

To gain admission to Purdue University,  it is important to prove English proficiency as Purdue courses are offered in English only. Below is the table showing different ELP Tests and the minimum scores required for the same: 

With a 50% acceptance rate, Purdue University is moderately competitive for international students. The moderate percentage shows that the university is quite stringent while selecting candidates for undergraduate and graduate programs. The university makes decisions based on factors including rigor of secondary school records, class rank, academic GPA, recommendations, standardized test scores, application essays, and more. Students who perform academically well and are involved in extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and more have a high chance of being selected.

Purdue University is one of the renowned universities in the world. As per QS World Rankings 2024, Purdue University is ranked 99 among the Global Universities. The ranking has greatly improved from a rank of 129 in 2023. Purdue University is ranked 27 as per QS National Rankings. Purdue University is ranked 30 as per QS-North American Universities Rankings. 

Below are some of the best reasons why you should go for Purdue University:

Academics:  The University of California Los Angeles offers more than 6,700 courses in 200 specializations through its 13 colleges and schools. The Purdue University offers undergraduate major and minor courses. Students can also pursue master’s or doctoral programs at the Purdue University.

Placements:   The average salary that students get is USD 31.09 per hour and it ranges from USD 6.00 to USD 104.00 per hour. Students can check the list of popular employers that offer internships to university graduates below:

• Amazon
• Facebook
• Meta
• TripleLift
• HP
• John Deere
• Apple
• Google
• IBM

Also check, the list of Popular Part-time jobs in the US

Location of the university -  Purdue University is in a location where arts & culture, technology industry and entertainment industry is providing endless internships. International Students have access to beaches, outdoor activities, live music/performances and attractions which makes their campus life more enjoyable. The location gives Purdue University students an additional mark to study at Purdue University. 

Fees: The cost of attending Purdue University for Indian students can vary depending on several factors. Tuition fees for international students at Purdue University are typically higher than for US citizens. However, it is important that the tuition fee can change over time, and it is recommended to visit the official website to recheck the fees and accommodation. Indian students should also consider other costs such as housing, health insurance, meals and transportation attending Purdue University.

Citizens of non-English speaking countries are required to submit English language proficiency in order to complete their Purdue University application. The minimum test scores required in English language tests are given below: