Test Requirements
The GMAT or GRE is not required for admission, making it even easier to take your next giant leap.
Accreditation
Internationally recognized and AACSB accredited
Next Start Dates
- January 12, 2026 (apply by Dec. 1)
- May 4, 2026 (apply by April 1)
Still Highly Ranked. Still Tech Focused. Now With Lowered Tuition.
Earn the MBA for driven working professionals 100% online at Purdue University — now at a lower cost. Lower upfront costs can help you accelerate your return on investment without compromising the value and quality of your degree.
Our tech-focused curriculum prepares you to embrace new challenges and uncover new possibilities. Study on your schedule so you can advance your career while balancing school with your work and family life.
Ready to change the world of business? Prepare for your next giant leap today.
Top 10 Most Innovative Nationwide
Join us in our persistent pursuit of smarter businesses and better solutions. Purdue is ranked one of the most innovative institutions in the U.S.
#4 Best Online MBA in the U.S.
Prepare for bigger opportunities with a data- and technology-driven MBA. In 2025, the Purdue Daniels school was ranked as one of the best online MBA programs in the U.S. by Forbes.
#15 Ranked Online MBA Program by The Princeton Review
Our commitment to delivering flexible, high-quality business education continues to earn national recognition.
Top 10 Public University That Employers Love
Maximize your potential at a top 10 public university that is “outpacing most Ivy Leaguers in the eyes of employers,” according to Forbes.
100% Online Flexibility
Complete your courses at your own pace and on your own time. You’ll also have many opportunities to engage with professors and peers during live virtual sessions when it fits your schedule.
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Become an Analytical, Global Business Leader
Develop the strategic problem-solving and decision-making expertise needed to lead teams and organizations. At Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business, you’ll learn how dynamic global environments are transforming modern business, and gain the management skills to tackle complex challenges, drive change and inspire others.
Program Highlights
- Affordable & Accessible: As part of Purdue’s commitment to making a world-class education more accessible, tuition for the Daniels School’s online MBA program has been reduced and could deliver an even faster return on investment without compromising the degree’s academic rigor or career value.
- Rigorous Curriculum: Increase your marketability by gaining valuable skills in leadership, analytics, finance, marketing, global business management and more.
- World-Class Faculty: Learn online from the same distinguished faculty who currently teach our top-ranked residential programs.
- Valuable Peer Interactions: Connect with and learn from classmates who are experienced professionals across a wide range of industries.
- In-Demand Specializations: Personalize your degree with themes and specializations in finance & economics, supply chain management, leadership, technology, analytics and industry focus.
Tap Into a Prestigious, Diverse Network
Join a community of students from 135+ countries and more than 600K alumni.
“Students are always searching for quality and value, and our Online MBA provides both academic excellence and superior return on investment. The program provides balance, allowing students to complete their courses online at their own pace, while creating a community of faculty and students from around the globe. A career coach will provide 1-on-1 guidance to further students’ educational and career goals.”
Dilip Chhajed
Associate Dean, Master’s and Online Programs, Purdue Daniels School of Business
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A “Brand That Matters”
For the fourth year in a row, Purdue University is the only higher education institution named to Fast Company magazine’s prestigious “Brands That Matter,” an annual list recognizing and honoring organizations for their ability to convey their brand, perform their mission, and advance their ideals with intention and authenticity. Come experience the Boilermaker brand of business!
In-Demand Themes and Specializations
Tailor your MBA to your career goals with enhanced business expertise to expand your professional skills in valuable areas of business.
Theme: Analytics
Turn data into actionable insights with the Analytics theme. From predictive modeling to cloud-based big data analytics, this program equips you with cutting-edge tools to solve complex business problems. Specialize in business or marketing analytics while mastering platforms like R, Python and Tableau. You’ll gain hands-on experience designing predictive models, creating stunning visualizations and exploring the game-changing impact of artificial intelligence.
With expertise that spans statistical programming, machine learning and digital marketing analytics, you’ll be ready to interpret data and shape strategy in fields like finance, health care, operations and beyond.
Specializations include:
- Business Analytics Fundamentals
- Marketing Analytics Specialization
Theme: Finance & Economics
The Finance & Economics theme sharpens your ability to make bold, data-driven decisions in areas like corporate finance, investment management, computational finance and financial economics. Dive into advanced topics like portfolio theory, big data analytics and corporate mergers while mastering econometric techniques.
This hands-on, analytical approach transforms your quantitative skills and critical thinking, giving you an edge in solving real-world financial puzzles. With industry-relevant expertise in financial modeling and strategic decision-making, you’ll be ready to lead in niche financial markets and thrive amid global challenges.
Specializations include:
- Computational Finance Specialization
- Corporate Finance Specialization
- Financial Economics Specialization
Theme: Leadership
Great leaders aren’t born — they’re developed. The Leadership theme is your launchpad to inspire teams, spark innovation and navigate complex business challenges. Through self-awareness exercises, emotional intelligence training and ethical decision-making scenarios, you’ll uncover your unique leadership style. Focused tracks like Leading Change and Innovation give you the skills to manage organizational transformation and build collaborative, forward-thinking cultures.
Interested in leading technical teams? Learn executive presence, project management and tech strategy to guide teams with confidence. Whether you’re driving change or inspiring innovation, this pathway equips you to excel in leadership roles across industries.
Specializations include:
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Leading Change and Innovation
- Leading Technical Teams
Theme: Supply Chain Management
Ready to revolutionize the world’s supply chains? The Supply Chain Management theme arms you with the tools to streamline global networks — from sourcing and production to distribution and sustainability. You’ll learn to integrate the flows of information, finance and goods while mastering strategic sourcing, project management and advanced manufacturing concepts.
Get hands-on with cutting-edge tools like machine learning and data visualization to drive efficiency and solve real-world challenges. Courses in ethical and sustainable supply chains ensure you’re prepared for the future, while case studies and industry-backed projects connect you with the practical know-how to build resilient systems that thrive in a fast-changing world.
Specializations include:
- Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain Strategy
- Supply Chain Analytics
Upcoming Start Dates
Classes start 3 times per year, so you can begin pursuing your educational and career goals whenever you are ready. It’s your MBA on your terms.
What to Expect
Effort and Length
Take flexible, asynchronous 8-week courses at your own pace. Graduate in as few as 2 years — or take more time if you need it.
Personalized Support
Get 1-on-1 guidance from a Student Success Coach, who is exclusively focused on helping you attain your career and educational goals.
Interactive Curriculum
Immerse yourself in the highly collaborative Purdue culture through hands-on learning platforms, group projects and social events.
Professional Development
Access job search, recruiting and career resources through our career services office. In addition, certified Executive Coaches partner with you to provide 1-on-1, personalized support in achieving your career goals.
Tuition and Fees
As part of Purdue’s commitment to making a world-class education more accessible, tuition for the Daniels School’s online MBA program has been lowered.
The cost of attending Purdue varies depending on where you choose to live, enrollment in a specific program or college, food and travel expenses, and other variables. You can spread tuition across two to four years depending on your pace and course load. We also offer installment plans so you can break your tuition into smaller payments.
Estimated Tuition Costs
The Office of the Bursar website shows estimated costs for the current aid year for students by semester and academic year. These amounts are used in determining a student’s estimated eligibility for financial aid. You can also use our tuition calculator to estimate tuition costs.
Tuition Assistance
Did you know that many companies offer education and tuition benefits? Ask your employer if they provide reimbursement or assistance to help you save on the Purdue Online MBA. Your degree could be closer than you think.
Tuition Reductions
Purdue offers tuition reductions and scholarships for the Daniels School Online MBA to select individuals, ensuring that career advancement and personal growth are even more within reach. For more information, please contact us at POApply@purdue.edu or 765-496-5646.
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Military Tuition Benefits
Tuition reductions for military are now available and apply to any U.S. servicemember (active duty/National Guard/Reservist) or U.S. veteran who has served and already separated, as well as spouses.
See Notes and Conditions below for important information. Final determination of eligibility is made by Purdue University. Online business program tuition reductions are not stackable or able to be combined. Students will receive only one tuition reduction.
Military and International Students
People all over the world can take part in the high-quality education provided by the Purdue Online MBA. This program is ideal for service members and military families stationed overseas, veterans interested in advancing in the civilian workforce and international students looking for a global perspective.
Internationally Recognized and AACSB Accredited
Purdue’s Mitch Daniels School of Business is an accredited member of the premier business school accreditation body — the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Gain the technical and analytical business skills to advance your career with an online MBA that is recognized and respected throughout the world.
About the Purdue Online MBA
“Daniels did a great job of providing me mentors and leaders within the program and helped me expand my network and meet new people globally.”
“What stood out to me about the program was the flexibility. I was working in a position where I was traveling a lot, and since the program is online, I could study from anywhere in the world.”
