Online Master of Business and Technology
The Daniels School of Business offers the Indianapolis Experience, combining online courses with in-person learning and networking opportunities alongside fellow students.
The Indianapolis option for the Master of Business and Technology (MBT) is designed for working professionals seeking a rigorous academic experience without putting their careers on hold. This hybrid format combines the core MBT curriculum online with two required, on-campus sessions during each eight-week module.
Through the Indianapolis Experience, you’ll build meaningful connections with fellow students, collaborate in real time and engage in immersive learning opportunities that compliment your online coursework.
Located in the heart of Indiana’s capital, the Indianapolis Experience connects you to a thriving business community with unparalleled access to global industry leaders and emerging sectors.
No; your diploma will simply refer to Purdue University. It will not specify whether the degree was earned in-person or online.
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 (in-state) and $1000 (out-of-state), the MBT Indianapolis Experience is more affordable than other hybrid or immersion-based programs in the region. *
* 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. 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. Eligible students may use VA education benefits toward tuition and fees. Coverage varies based on the student’s benefit type and eligibility, and additional provisions may apply to qualifying military-connected students. To ensure qualification for the VA Educational Benefit tuition rate, students should work closely with the Veteran and Military Student Success Center.
If you would like to receive more information about the Indianapolis Experience for Purdue's Master of Business and Technology program, 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!
