Beginning Fall 2026, the Daniels School of Business will offer a new option within the online Master of Business and Technology (MBT) program: the Indianapolis Experience. This pathway is designed for working professionals who want the flexibility of an online master’s program paired with meaningful, in-person learning and networking opportunities with faculty and fellow students in Indianapolis.
You’ll complete the core MBT curriculum online, with two required on-campus sessions during each 8-week module. This option is ideal for professionals within driving distance of Indiana's bustling capital who want deeper interaction, stronger peer connection, and an enhanced graduate school experience that builds their network in the dynamic Indianapolis region.
Learning Objectives:
Grow your Professional Network
Flexible & Online
24-36 months
36 credit hours
The MBT Indianapolis Experience maintains the full flexibility of the online program, with the added benefit of scheduled in-person sessions to enhance your learning and expand your professional networks.
Each required core course will hold two on-campus sessions during its 8-week module:
If you take two core courses simultaneously, each course will meet on different nights.
These high-value sessions are intentionally designed to elevate the online MBT experience. Students will engage in:
Together, these experiences help you build the human skills, professional connections and practical insights that set Purdue University graduates apart.
You earn Purdue’s highly marketable MBT degree through an online-first model while benefiting from structured in-person engagement.
Indianapolis offers a strong concentration of industries hiring business-savvy technical talent — including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, finance, and tech consulting.
Evening sessions and an 8-week course structure make the experience accessible for full-time employees.
At $850 per credit, the MBT Indianapolis Experience is more affordable than other hybrid or immersion-based programs in the region.
No; your diploma will simply refer to Purdue University. It will not specify whether the degree was earned in-person or online.
If you would like to receive more information about the Master of Business and Technology program at Purdue, please fill out the form and a program specialist will be in touch.
We also have availability to meet with you virtually to discuss how your goals align with our curriculum, community, student experiences, and outcomes to determine if Purdue is the right fit for you!
