Located at one of the top STEM-focused universities in the country, the Finance Department at the Mitch Daniels School of Business is powered by a team of faculty at the top of their field, with abundant experience in industry and academia alike. Their combined expertise covers many financial areas, including corporate financial management, investment management, security analysis, mergers & acquisitions, financial risk management, international financial management, and others.
The Finance Department offers many opportunities for students to pursue learning outside of the classroom, including research challenges, financial firm visits, and national conferences.
The Purdue Fintech Center is a hub for students, employers, and academics in the growing financial technology sector. The center offers access to top faculty in the area, activities for Purdue students, and the Purdue Fintech Conference.
The Dean V. White Real Estate Finance Program recognizes the growing importance of real estate finance and offers students the opportunity to engage with designated faculty, tailored coursework, and experiential learning.
The Finance Management Research Challenge is a case competition in partnership with the Purdue Federal Credit Union. Students in the competition develop their own credit scoring models to evaluate loan requests, with winning teams earning real cash prizes.
PFW gives outstanding Purdue finance students the opportunity to participate in comprehensive workshops, alumni networking events, and financial firm visits. Students in the program receive hands-on technical training and personalized mentorship.
FMA is a chapter of the global organization that focuses on giving Purdue students outside-of-the-classroom learning and leadership opportunities. FMA events include panel discussions, national conferences, and financial recruitment opportunities.
Beta Alpha Psi is the Purdue chapter of an international honor organization that seeks to promote academic excellence in the fields of finance, accounting, and information systems. The organization connects students with faculty, peers, and professionals in the finance industry.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
New research by M. Deniz Yavuz reveals that pressure to meet private-market allocation targets can push pensions and other limited partners toward first-time fund managers — and weaker long-run performance.
Monday, December 15, 2025
The opportunity to gain early access to transformative technologies and disruptive startups before they hit the mainstream is part of the allure of venture capital (VC). But new research from the Daniels School suggests the benefits of VC participation extend far beyond the private market.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Master’s students in finance at the Daniels School tap into a global network of over 60,000 alumni and learn that networking — cultivated through immersive city treks and guided industry connections — is an indispensable skill.
Monday, December 8, 2025
As detailed in ongoing research from the Daniels School’s Youngmin Kim, for those who navigate markets over months or years — not just days — the investment opportunity set offers a powerful way to see what lies beyond.
Daniels School of Business PhD students are leading members of the next generation of innovative researchers, scholars and teachers. We are proud to support the next phase of their academic and professional lives.
To obtain additional information on job market candidates, please reach out to the Finance Department contact below, or contact candidates directly.
PhD Academic Director
Adem Atmaz
aatmaz@purdue.edu
(746) 494-6725
Daniels School of Business Finance Department
Krannert Building
403 Mitch Daniels Blvd.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2076
(765) 494-8503
Department Head: Huseyin Gulen
Senior Administrative Assistant: Lori Wolf
