A Purdue education, powered by the Mitch Daniels School of Business, with direct access to industry in the center of Indianapolis.
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Times Higher Education, 2026
The Daniels School brings a different kind of Purdue experience to Indianapolis.
Here, students learn in smaller, more connected cohorts with direct access to faculty, industry and opportunities across the state’s capital. It’s a business education built at the crossroads of data, technology and hands-on applications.
In the center of industry
Learn in Indianapolis with direct access to companies and organizations shaping business, technology, healthcare, motorsports and innovation. With proximity to organizations like Eli Lilly, Dallara and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, students are surrounded by opportunities to apply what they’re learning in professional environments.
Smaller, connected cohorts
Work in smaller, more connected cohorts that encourage collaboration, mentorship and stronger relationships with peers and faculty. Students benefit from a more personal Purdue experience while building a close-knit community in Indianapolis.
Direct access to faculty and companies
Learning in Indianapolis opens doors to industry leaders and mentorship, internships, applied learning and early career experience.
Business + technology, together
Develop the skills to work across data, systems, strategy and emerging technologies to solve complex business challenges.
Blake Thomas is part of the first cohort of Integrated Business and Engineering students at Purdue University in Indianapolis, where business and engineering come together through hands-on learning and opportunities across the city. He chose Indianapolis to be closer to industry and fully engage in his education from day one.
Start your business education in Indianapolis with programs built for a data-driven, technology-focused world.
A fully integrated program that combines Purdue’s top-ranked engineering program with business strategy to prepare students to lead technical teams and drive innovation across industries. The program consists of approximately 60% business and 40% engineering, giving students hands-on experience solving real-world problems while gaining exposure to industry from the start.
Master the ABCDs of modern business: Analytics, Business, Computer Science and Data Science. Students develop the technical and analytical skills needed to organize, interpret and apply data to drive business decisions in a technology-focused world.
Advance your career with a graduate program designed for leadership in data-driven and technology-focused industries.
A flexible program for working professionals looking to lead in evolving digital and data-driven environments.
The Daniels School brings a different kind of Purdue experience to Indianapolis.
Across campus and throughout Indianapolis, students collaborate, gain hands-on experience and help shape a growing Purdue community in the city. Learning happens through teamwork, problem-solving, leadership opportunities and experiences connected directly to the industries and organizations in the surrounding area.
Students graduate with more than a degree. They leave with experience working in teams, solving real problems, and navigating environments that reflect the future of business. The result is a strong foundation for careers shaped by data, innovation and emerging industries.
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LinkedIn News, 2025
