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Daniels School Pathway Program

The Daniels School of Business lets you earn your master’s degree in ~ 12 months after earning your undergraduate degree. During the program, you will improve your technical skills, enhance your communication skills and strengthen your leadership abilities.

By recognizing the motivation and dedication of rising undergraduate students, the Daniels School Pathway Program offers a unique advantage for current Purdue-West Lafayette students and partner schools. As a result, these students benefit from certain waived application steps, simplifying the process and supporting their academic goals.

As of Fall 2026, all Daniels to Daniels Pathway programs have closed.

Our MS Accounting Pathway program remains open.

Admission Requirements

  • GRE/GMAT: Required
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Waived if U.S. grad
  • Program prerequisites: Connect with a program specialist to learn complete program prerequisites.

Benefits for all Pathways Students

  • #25 Best Business Schools (world) — CEOWorld Magazine (2025)
  • In-state tuition for Indiana residents
  • Global Purdue Network of 600,000+ Alumni
  • Customized Career Coaching & Support

Why choose the pathway directly from your undergraduate degree to your graduate degree?

Ease of transition and best use of your academic years. The Pathway Program's admission process eases the requirements and reduces the workload.

MS ACCOUNTING PATHWAY

  • Qualifications:
    • Open to Accounting Majors and Accounting Minors
  • Must complete, with a grade of B or better:
    • MGMT 20000 (Introductory Accounting)
    • MGMT 20100 (Management Accounting I)
    • MGMT 35000 (Intermediate Accounting I)
    • MGMT 351 (Intermediate Accounting II)
  • Benefits:
    • Application fee waiver
    • Waived admissions interview
Qualifying for Pathway does not guarantee admission to the program.
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“The Daniels School of Business has an outstanding staff that drew me to continue my education at Purdue. The accounting department specifically is very focused on developing skills that will be necessary in the workforce. The curriculum in my program is directly tied to information I will need to know when taking my CPA exam, which is the reason the majority of my program is getting their MSA. I feel that the information I am learning has a clear correlation with my professional career.”
Headshot of Emily RobinsonEmily Robinson
MS Accounting ‘24




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For more information on our Pathways Program and admission requirements, our program specialists can meet virtually with you to determine the graduate curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and outcomes to help you achieve your career goals on your timeline.

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