Department of Management (Graduate) - Purdue University

Purdue University

Apr 03, 2025

2023-2024 University Catalog

Website URL:

http://krannert.purdue.edu/

Department/School Head:

Lin Nan

Academic Programs:

One-Year MBA

The Purdue One-Year MBA is a STEM focused program which is designed to help talented individuals with technical backgrounds transition into management and leadership roles in technology centered organizations. The curriculum provides the critical knowledge in all areas of business operations, including accounting, marketing, financial management, operations management, communication, leadership training, and strategic management.

The augment classroom experience with experiential learning opportunities catered to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) professionals. The program requires all students to participate in active learning project in which they apply the lessons learned in the class to an emerging or existing enterprise. Students may work with entrepreneurs and technologists.

Online Master of Business Administration: Students pursuing their Online Master of Business Administration will develop an analytical, strategic and problem-solving expertise needed to lead teams and organizations. Students will experience an AACSB-accredited, quant-based curriculum that empowers them to ask the right questions while turning data into knowledge. They will learn how dynamic global environments are transforming modern business and gain the management skills to tackle new challenges, drive change, and inspire others. Through their participation in elective courses, students can also customize their degree by choosing from a wide range of courses that best align with their career plans and add a specialization in one of four high-demand areas.

Master of Science in Human Resource Management-MSHRM

The MSHRM program ties human resource skills to strategic decision making. The program combines human resources, management and organizational behavior studies with experiential learning opportunities. MSHRM goes beyond the classroom, empowering business-savvy leaders for global organizations. Krannert’s cohort model develops a sense of community within the program that helps students thrive and build lifelong professional relationships. Students perform a summer internship to prepare them for careers in the public or private sector. The MSHRM program curriculum is aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management guidelines.

Online Master of Science in Human Resources Management: Purdue University’s Online Masters in Human Resource Management (MSHRM) program is targeted towards working professionals seeking to advance their careers by developing HR knowledge, skills and abilities. The program is designed by the same faculty members from our top-ranked in-residence MS Human Resource Management program and students can complete the degree from anywhere, at any time, on their time with high flexibility in the pacing and sequencing of the proposed courses. The program ensures that students develop skills to work in cross-disciplinary teams and across functional boundaries. Students will be prepared to pursue a variety of career paths including HR, Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Design, and Change Management upon completion of the program.

Master of Science in Accounting-MS(A)

This 10-month MS(A) program prepares you to take the CPA exam while enhancing your technical skills, improving your written and oral communication skills, and developing your critical thinking and leadership skills. Whether you plan to pursue a career in assurance, tax, consulting or industry, the flexibility of the MS(A) program allows you to get the graduate-level educational experience you need to be successful. Pair this with the ability to pursue CMA certification throughout your studies and readiness to take the CPA exam, and you will appreciate the significant value in the 10-month program.

Master of Science in Finance-MS(F)

The MS Finance program draws on real-world applications and access to the top minds in finance, complementing studies in the classroom to create a holistic learning experience. These intensive studies will further develop your abilities in critical thinking, analysis, and problem-solving. Small Class sizes offer students unparalleled access to faculty before they even arrive on campus.

Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management-MS(GSCM)

The Global Supply Chain Management program builds on Krannert’s core strengths in operations, supply chain management, and business analytics to provide students with skills that will well position them for a career in managing global supply chains. In addition to courses that will develop contextual knowledge and problem-solving skills, the program provides a unique global project experience. The program includes students from Krannert’s global university partners, enabling a sharing of internship and work experiences.

Online Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management: Purdue University’s Online Master of Science in Global Supply Chain Management (MSGSCM) program is targeted towards working professionals seeking to advance their careers by developing supply chain management knowledge, skills and abilities. The program is designed by the same faculty members from our top-ranked in-residence MS Global Supply Chain Management program and students can complete the degree from anywhere, at any time, on their time with high flexibility in the pacing and sequencing of the proposed courses. The program ensures that students develop skills to work in cross disciplinary teams and across functional boundaries.

Master of Science in Marketing

The MS (Marketing) program provides students with the breadth and depth of knowledge and skills needed for a career in one of the business world’s fastest-growing fields. To the extent marketing is both an art and a science, the program is a good career investment for students with a variety of backgrounds and experiences looking to develop technical expertise. It provides students with experience in using theoretical concepts to solve marketing problems through consulting projects, case studies, and marketing simulations. The MS Marketing program is a good fit for students with liberal arts backgrounds who seek to develop technical expertise in a data-driven field as well as those from strong technical backgrounds who have career interests in marketing.

Online Master of Science in Business Analytics: Krannert’s MS Business Analytics Online program is ideal for working professionals seeking to capitalize on the exploding demands for technical and analytical expertise. The program is designed to enhance analytics capabilities and application prowess with training in the most relevant technologies and techniques, while being delivered in a flexible online format. Industry practicum courses give students the opportunities to leverage big data tools to generate insights and corporate solutions. The program focuses on training students with the required combination of business and analytics skills to positioning graduates to become data-savvy managers. Purdue University’s strong STEM reputation and global network in the analytics field further enhance the marketability of graduates in the job market.

Master of Science in Business Analytics and Information Management-MS(BAIM)

The MS in Business Analytics and Information Management will educate students in state-of-the-art information technologies and analytical techniques. The program is designed to enable informed decision-making using data. The curriculum is rigorous and is geared to develop proficiency in the use of software tools and methodologies within a business. Students will have opportunities to:

1) apply their learning to real-world problems 2) gain competency in current best practices of data handling and analysis 3) develop an awareness of various business contexts that benefit from data-driven decisions 4) advance their ability to communicate findings to a variety of audiences.

Students also receive a broad-based understanding of various functional areas of business with access to a wide range of electives.

Master of Science in Business Analytics and Information Management-MS(BAIM)

The online MS in Business Analytics is designed to enhance analytics capabilities and application prowess with training in the most relevant technologies and techniques while being delivered in a flexible online format. The program will provide students with skills to work in cross-disciplinary teams and across functional boundaries. Core courses include Data Mining, Visualization and Persuasion, Business Analytics and IT for Innovation; along with elective courses that include Marketing Analysis, Machine Learning, and Big Data along with immersion electives in specific areas, such as disruptive technologies in artificial intelligence, . This program offers unique treatment of data analytics, gamification, and optimization modeling and significant depth in SAS modeling and usage.

Master of Science in Economics

The MS in Economics program offers career-compatible flexibility for busy professionals with a design for individuals who have an interest in learning the tools to analyze and interpret economic data as well as the ability to apply those results to decision making in business and public policy environments. Students have the option to specialize in four unique areas that offer students the opportunity to expand their applied or theoretical understanding of economics. With expanding access to extensive datasets, both public and proprietary, top faculty teaches cutting-edge quantitative and empirical instructional methods.

Online Master of Science in Economics: The MS in Economics program offers career-compatible flexibility for busy professionals with a design for individuals who have an interest in learning the tools to analyze and interpret economic data, as well as the ability to apply those results to decision making in business and public policy environments. Students have the option to specialize in four unique areas that offer the opportunity to expand applied or theoretical understanding of economics. With expanding access to extensive datasets, both public and proprietary, top faculty teach cutting-edge quantitative and empirical instructional methods.

Weekend MBA

The Weekend MBA program offers career-friendly flexibility and a nationally ranked, globally prestigious Purdue MBA. Targeted to professionals wanting to combine a management degree with their academic and professional skills, the Weekend MBA offers general management education to students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Built around your schedule and career goals, the cohort-based program covers the fundamentals of business and management in all the disciplines needed to succeed in current and future positions.

Ph.D.

The Management Department offers doctoral programs that prepare Ph.D. graduates for careers in research, teaching, business, and government. The graduate programs in management have strong quantitative and analytical orientations. The most important requirement is the completion of a doctoral thesis under faculty supervision. Advanced coursework and seminars provide Ph.D. students with rigorous methodological foundation and knowledge of their field necessary to conduct original research.

Master’s and Ph.D. Programs

One-Year MBA
MBA-Online

Weekend MBA

MS Accounting Concentration

MS Business Administration STEM

MS Business Analytics and Information Management

MS Business Analytics -Online

MS Economics

MS Finance

MS Global Supply Chain Management

MS Global Supply Chain Management - Online

MS Human Resource Management

MS Human Resource Management - Online

MS Marketing

Executive MBA

Ph.D.

Specializations (Areas of Study):

Accounting

Finance

Marketing

Management Information Systems

Operations

Strategic Management

Human Resource Management

Organizational Behavior

Business Analytics

Management Consulting

Global Supply Chain Management

Combined Degree Programs: (Undergraduate Degree / Master’s Degree)

B.S. in Comm/MSHRM
B.S. Management/MSHRM
B.S. Human Resourses Department/MSHRM
B.S. Psychological Sciences/MSHRM

Dual Degree Programs: (Master Degree/MBA)

School of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering

Davidson School of Chemical Engineering

Lyles School of Civil Engineering

Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering

School of Industrial Engineering

School of Nuclear Engineering

Interdisciplinary Engineering Master’s Degree Program

School of Mechanical Engineering

Master of Engineering Management

Ph.D.

Graduate Certificates

Business Analytics, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
As a top-ranked business school operating within a university at the forefront of STEM education, we offer an analytical, problem-solving brand of business education along with a pragmatic approach to academics. Businesses are collecting more data than ever before and using that information to make better-informed decisions is of paramount importance in today’s global business environment. Our Business Analytics Graduate Certificate program educates students in the use of analytical tools and techniques to analyze data in a business context.
The curriculum requires that students choose a programming track, either Python or R. Students will apply unique techniques of data collection, manipulation, optimization, analysis, and visualization to solve real world business problems. The Business Analytics Graduate Certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 11 credit hours to receive the Business Analytics Graduate Certificate.
Business & Economic Data Analytics Graduate Certificate

The Business and Economics Data Analytics certificate provides students with the opportunity to learn how to find solutions to economic issues using analytical approaches. With a wide selection of cutting-edge economics and analytics courses including Advanced Python Programming, Applied Game Theory, and Data Mining, taught by the School of Business’ leading faculty members, students will be able to further equip themselves with the quantitative skills necessary to enhance their career outcomes.The Business Economics and Data Analytics certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 10 credit hours to receive the Business Economics and Data Analytics Graduate Certificate.
Business Essentials, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
The Business Essentials Graduate Certificate program is a mini-MBA online experience launching this summer, offering students the opportunity to further develop their understanding of management and breadth of business knowledge. Students will be able to take classes focusing on a variety of business functions including Accounting, Strategic Management, Financial Management, and others. The Business Essentials certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 9 credit hours to receive the Business Essentials Graduate Certificate.
Fundamentals of Human Resourses, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
The Fundamentals of Human Resources Graduate Certificate provides students with an introduction to the skills central to human resources management and focuses on developing and empowering business-savvy human resource leaders for global organizations. The coursework combines human resources, organizational behavior, and management courses to enhance your strategic decision-making skills. Upon successful completion of the certification, students will be able to comprehend basic decision-making processes and issues in various functional areas of OBHR and develop and utilize methods to identify salient information and trends in the OBHR field.
Global Supply Chain Management, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
The Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate builds upon Purdue’s core strength in operations, supply chain management, and business analytics to provide skills that will well position you for a career in managing supply chains. Courses cover the importance of supply chain management decisions and issues in developing a business strategy and the interpretation of how these functionalities work together. Students develop a foundational knowledge in supply chain management, logistics management, operations management and international trade and logistics.
The Global Supply Chain Management certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 12 credit hours to receive the Global Supply Chain Management Graduate Certificate. The Fundamentals of Human Resource certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 10 credit hours to receive the Fundamentals of Human Resource Graduate Certificate.
Innovation and Technology Commercialization, Post Baccalaureate Certificate

The demand for innovation and technology expertise is rapidly increasing. The curriculum for this certification is focused on introducing students to the required combination of technology-based commercialization skills. Students enrolled in the Innovation & Technology Commercialization Graduate Certificate program can obtain a deeper understanding of the ideation to commercialization process. With courses covering technology strategy, collaborative innovation, and financing, you’ll have a richer understanding of what it takes to bring the next big idea to market.
The Innovation & Technology Commercialization certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 9 credit hours to receive the Innovation & Technology Commercialization Graduate Certificate.
Leadership, Change Management and Negotiations, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
The Leadership, Change Management & Negotiations (LCM&N) Graduate Certificate is designed to reinforce students’ ability to become a leader in the dynamic human resources landscape. Students pursuing this certificate program will gain essential human resources knowledge and skills by taking a variety of HR-focused courses taught by esteemed faculty from the Krannert School of Management.
The Leadership, Change Management & Negotiations certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 9 credit hours to receive the Leadership, Change Management & Negotiations Graduate Certificate.
Marketing Analytics, Post Baccalaureate Certificate
Public Economics & Policy Graduate Certificate

The Public Economics & Policy Graduate Certificate targets working professionals seeking to work in public policy entities, governmental agencies or those looking to expand their knowledge of policy-relevant economic research. Students analyze policy challenges facing governments around the world to learn and to find solutions to these challenges while taking into consideration obstacles to implementation. Course work applies economic perspectives on activities of governmental policies and the benefits and challenges to today’s global society.
The Public Economics and Policy certificate program is designed to provide a deeper understanding of laws and principles behind the economy in different industries. The curriculum includes Personnel Economics, Industrial Economics, Health Economics, as well as quantitative courses such as Statistics for Economists and Math for Economists. The Public Economics & Policy certificate program requires the completion of the outlined curriculum of 10 credit hours to receive the Public Economics & Policy Graduate Certificate.

Regular Graduate Faculty by Rank:

Professor

Thomas H. Brush
Michael A. Campion
Suresh Chand
Alok Chaturvedi
Dillip Chhajed
Brian Dineen
James Dworkin
Mara Faccio
Annabelle Feng
Clifford Fisher
Huseyin Gulen
Troy Janes
Ellen Kossek
Yanjun Li
Susan Lu
Matthew Lynall
Richard Makadok
John J. McConnell
Lin Nan
F. David Schoorman
J. George Shanthikumar
Jen Tang
Mohit Tawarmalani

Associate Professor

Bradley J. Alge
Adem Atmaz
Kelly Blanchard
Alex Boquist
Sergiy Chernenko
Jason Clark
Roy Dejoie
Benjamin Dunford
Gokce Esenduran
Kevin Koharki
Michael Kregar
Qiang Liu
Yan Liu
Mengshi Lu
Thanh Nguyen
Umit Ozmel Yayuz
Zhan Pang
Mohammad Rahman
William T. Robinson
Pengyi Shi
Yang Wang
Kelly Wilson
Deniz Yavuz
Ting Zhu

Assistant Professor

Chad Allred
Franco Berberglia
Johnathan Black
Craig Brown
John Burr
Heejung Byun
Shuaiyu Che
Wan-Ting Chiu
Diana Choi
Brian Chupp
Fabricio d’Almeida
Sumon Datta
Weijia Dai
Amy David
Hossein Ghasemkhani
Ralph Anthony Gibbs
Thomas Godwin
Theodore Goodman
Peter Giles Hansen
William Haskell
Guofang Huang
Wooyoung Jo
Wreetabrata Kar
Youngmin Kim
Michael Kregar
Matthew Lanham
Rick Laux
Jinsuh Lee
Yixuan Li
Tongseak Lim
Ping Liu
Yan Liu
Mengshi Lu
Rahul Menon
Gary Mercado Velasco
Ha Diep Nguyen
Jordan Nielsen
Douglas Pruim
Cara Putman
Pengyu Qian
Lin Qiu
James Chet Reeder
Luis Adrian Rios
Kasie M. Roberson
Federico Rossi
Amir Sariri
Hojun Seo
Will Wei Sun
Phillip Thompson
Shai Vardi
Yang Wang
Zaiyan Wei
Henry Williams
Meridith Woehter
Yuan Yuan
Yichen Zhang
Jinyang Zheng
Kate Zipay
Zhiwei Zhu
ZZ Zhu

Emeritus Faculty

Mark Bagnoli
John Carlson
Steve Green
Rao Kadiyala
Wilbur G. Lewellen
James Moore
Mark Moriarty
Herbert Moskowitz
Dan Schendel
Leroy Schwarz
Charlene Sullivan
Kwei Tang
Charles Tritschler
Susan Watts

Programs

Doctoral

Management, PHD

Master’s

Graduate Certificate

Courses

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