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Daniels School Pathway Program

Eager to maximize your time on campus and improve your marketability?

The Daniels School of Business lets you earn your master’s degree in as little as 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 waived application steps, simplifying the process and supporting their academic goals. Programs include MS Accounting, MS Business Analytics and Information Management (MSBAIM), MS Finance, MS Global Supply Chain Management (MSGSCM), MS Human Resource Management (MSHRM) and MS Marketing.

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Admission Requirements

  • GRE/GMAT: Not required
  • GPA: > 3.0
  • TOEFL/IELTS: Waived if U.S. grad
  • Program prerequisites: Connect with a program specialist to learn complete program prerequisites.

BENEFITS for all Pathways Students

  • #22 Best Business Schools (world) - CEOWorld Magazine (2023)
  • In-state tuition for Indiana residents
  • Global Purdue Network of 600,000+
  • 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 BENEFITS: WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE?

  • #12 MS Accounting program (North America) - University Headquarters (2023)
  • ROI: 6% job growth through 2031
  • ROI: $82.3K median salary
  • CPA Exam Success
  • 1 Recommendation / Interview waived
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • Becker Fast Pass CPA Prep
  • Graduate Mentoring
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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

MSBAIM BENEFITS: WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE?

  • #6 Master's in Business Analytics (U.S.) - QS (2023)
  • ROI: 36% job growth through 2031
  • ROI: $100.2K median salary
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • INFORMS Membership, Case Comp & Conference Registrations
  • Professional Development Certifications
Schedule a meeting Explore the business analytics and information management program
“The strengths of the MSBAIM program lie in the professors and the well-designed curriculum. The program integrates upcoming industry practices with practical experience of working on a wide array of tools. Designing the curriculum can be especially challenging for the MSBAIM program, given that students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and job experience. But the curriculum has managed to cover the basics of each subject in detail, whilst also remaining challenging to students with prior work experience in that domain.”
Headshot of Anushila SatpathiAnushila Satpathi
MSBAIM ‘23

MSGSCM BENEFITS: WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE?

  • #10 Master’s in Supply Chain Management (world) - QS (2023)
  • #5 Master's in Supply Chain Management (U.S.) - QS (2023)
  • ROI: 28% job growth through 2031
  • ROI: $114.6K median salary
  • Opportunity to complete grad coursework as an undergrad, provided hours are in excess
  • Experiential Learning & Case Comp
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Graduate Mentoring
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Explore the global supply chain management program
“Unlike most of my peers, I am not an engineer. Having an undergraduate degree in accounting and finance always made me have doubts about pursuing a technical degree. However, DSB’s GSCM program is a great blend of business and technical electives. Add to that the attractive fee, great ROI, employment opportunities and Purdue’s recognition made it an automatic choice.”
Headshot of Dhrumil Gala.webpDhrumil Gala
MSGSCM ‘23

MS FINANCE BENEFITS: WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE?

  • #5 Corporate Finance Program (North America) - Best-Masters.com (2022)
  • ROI: 9% job growth through 2031
  • ROI: $115.6K median salary
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • SMIF Participation, Case Comps & Financial District Trips
  • Graduate Mentoring
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Explore the finance program
“The Daniels School of Business curriculum has proven to be challenging and stimulating, even beyond what my undergraduate background prepared me for. The topics we cover in class are complex, but broken down for better understanding. We've looked at the underlying theories and implications of the material beyond just the classroom context. My professors are teaching me not only the foundations and fundamentals of finance, but also how I can take these teachings and apply them in real-world scenarios. Furthermore, I'm learning about roles that specialize in specific knowledge in particular which is helping me as I begin the job hunt.”
Headshot of Lia RoudebushLia Roudebush
MS Finance ‘24

MSHRM BENEFITS: WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE?

  • #1 Master’s in Human Resource Management (North America) - Best-Masters.com (2022)
  • ROI: 7% job growth through 2031
  • ROI: $100.2K median salary
  • Internship Opportunities
  • SHRM Membership, Case Comp & Conference Registrations
  • Graduate Mentoring
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Explore the human resource management program
“My biggest takeaway from the Daniels School of Business is the understanding of the importance of recognizing a life-changing opportunity when it is presented to you and pursue it to the fullest. The Daniels School of Business' curriculum is challenging, yet extremely applicable when it comes to having a foundational understanding of the business world. My coursework has not only prepared me to be knowledgeable in my career, but it has also provided me with a network of fellow Boilermakers that I'll have a lifetime connection to.”
Alaina Clady
MSHRM ‘23

MSM BENEFITS: WHAT WILL I GAIN FROM PURSUING A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE?

  • #6 Master's in Marketing (U.S.) - QS (2023)
  • ROI: 10% job growth through 2031
  • ROI: $121.3K median salary
  • Experiential Learning Opportunities
  • Employer Visits & Case Comps
  • Professional Development Certifications
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Explore the marketing program
“The MS Marketing program is designed to provide a solid foundation in core marketing principles while allowing each of us the flexibility to select electives and tailor our educational paths. The coursework at the Daniel School of Business goes beyond preparing us for the present; its emphasis on practical case studies nurtures a business and analytical mindset that is highly sought after in the industry. I am appreciative of the school for not only equipping me with essential skills but also for enhancing my oral communication abilities and bolstering my confidence, which will undoubtedly propel me towards success in my chosen career path.”
Headshot of Avni Arora.webpAvni Arora
MS Marketing ‘23

Want to Learn More?

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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