About the school

Since its inception in 1930, Purdue University’s Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business has been widely recognised as one of the best business schools in the US. The Krannert School of Management, officially founded in 1962, traces its origins to this business school.

The Krannert School of Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as a Top Business School offering various nationally ranked graduate programmes. The school’s MS in Supply Chain, Operations Management programme, and MS in Supply Chain Management programme are ranked fourth globally by Best masters.Com.

Notable alumni of the Krannert School of Management include Aswhin Kutty (president and CEO, WeUsThem Inc.), Dave Randich (president, MasterBrand Cabinets), and Marshall Larsen (former president and COO, Goodrich Aerospace).

Purdue University is located in Lafayette City, Indiana, which offers a safe community, affordable cost of living, and access to cultural events. The city is an ideal hub for international students to thrive academically and personally.

Location of the School

Life at the Krannert School of Management

International students can engage in cultural events and diverse programmes catering to various interests. New opportunities and perspectives enrich their experience once they join learning communities or Student Clubs. Purdue University offers 1,000+ student organisations for personal development and networking.

The university offers various on-campus housing types, from a traditional-style standard double room and suite and semi-suite rooms to single rooms and apartments-style living. You can also access all the modern amenities needed in a household.

Many off-campus housing options are available for international graduate students in both West Lafayette and Lafayette. Purdue University even has an agreement with properties, offering one to two-bedroom unfurnished apartments near campus. Additionally, the off-campus housing website provides helpful resources such as rental listings, roommate search tools, property/landlord surveys, to aid international students in finding off-campus accommodation. The approximate rent for apartments within 3.22 kilometres from campus is $1,273.

The campus has many dining locations, including food courts, cafes, and restaurants across the premises, offering various meal plans to cater to students' culinary preferences and dietary needs.

International students can enhance their experience with recreation and wellness facilities, including a fitness centre, aquatics training, intramurals, wellness and physical therapy, rock climbing, and many more activities.

The campus provides parking facilities but the availability of parking permits may depend on how far you live from campus. Students can use the readily available public transport to reach campus. If you do not prefer public transportation, City Bus is free for students who furnish their university ID.

Additional Benefits of Studying at the Krannert School of Management

The Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education ranks Purdue University among the Top 10 Public Universities in the US (2022). Krannert School’s MS in Business Analytics programme is ranked No. 17, MS in Marketing No. 29, and MS in Finance No. 67 globally, by QS rankings. Similarly, BestMasters.com ranks the Schools’s MBA in Information Systems Management first and MBA in Manufacturing and Technology Management (Industrial and Operations) second in North America.

Further, Purdue University is committed to excellence, and it maintains high standards by hiring talented, diverse, and innovative faculty. The university encourages brilliance and fresh ideas, enabling its students to learn through meaningful on-campus work experiences that drive their academic and professional growth.

Admissions criteria

A Bachelor’s or equivalent degree from a recognised institution is mandatory for an international student applying to graduate programmes. After completing the personal information form, international students need to attach/submit the following supporting materials:

Personal statement/Statement of Purpose (SOP)

Three letter(s) of recommendation

Undergraduate transcripts (translated into English)

Education Credential Assessment

Graduate admissions test results (GMAT, GRE, LSAT)

Proof of proficiency in English (e.g. TOEFL/IELTS)

Minimum test scores required:

TOEFL iBT: 80 (overall); Subscores: Writing - 18, Speaking - 18, Listening - 14, Reading - 19 TOEFL (Essentials): 8 (Overall), Subsocres: 8 each IELTS: 6.5 (Overall), Subscores: Writing - 5.5, Speaking - 6.0, Listening - 6.0, Reading - 6.5 Duolingo: 115 (Overall), Subscores: 115 each

Resume/CV

Application fee

For more information regarding admissions and fees, please visit the graduate Admissions Page.

Job placements

With 100+ years of corporate and student engagement expertise, Purdue University provides students with several career development resources. These include pre-arrival sessions with assigned career coaches, targeted workshops, peer counselling in functional disciplines, and company research tools. The Purdue Career Research Portal, Careernomics, as well as seminars, are also available to enhance student leadership competency areas, alumni mentoring, and networking.

The School hosts 2 main leading fairs, one during fall and the other during spring:

Fall Career Fair Spring Career Fair

Highlights:

Purdue University ranks No. 8 for the Most Employable Graduates in the US (The Wallstreet Journal/Times Higher Education ranking) Top employers: Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Ford, KPMG, EY, IBM, Microsoft, JP Morgan Chase and Co., Oracle, Pepsi, PwC