WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The online MBA program at Purdue University’s Mitch Daniels School of Business, ranked No. 7 in North America by CEO Magazine, is becoming more accessible to working professionals. Beginning with the fall 2025 semester, the cost of the program will be lowered to provide more opportunities for students to earn an MBA without leaving their current jobs.
“This strategy reflects the university’s long-term investment in online graduate education and dedication to excellence and value at scale,” said Jim Bullard, the Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business. “The outstanding instructional insights that the degree is well known for will now be available to a larger group of current and future professionals. We are looking forward to seeing even more high-caliber Daniels graduates in the market driving success for themselves and their firms.”
New rates can be found here. Tuition discounts are available for Purdue alumni, university employees and military veterans. The program can be completed in as few as two years and there are three program starts each calendar year.
“Students are always searching for quality and value, and our online MBA provides both academic excellence and superior return on investment,” said Dilip Chhajed, associate dean for master’s and online programs. “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 one-on-one guidance to further students’ educational and career goals.”
Graduates of the Daniels School online MBA program have seen an average salary increase of more than $23,000 after earning their degrees. More than half moved into roles with a higher responsibility in their current organization or a new company, and 76% report having the ability to implement meaningful changes in their organization.
Chhajed said the program’s updated pricing is consistent with Purdue’s commitment to accessibility and excellence, reflecting the value the Daniels School provides and its dedication to the university’s land-grant mission.
“By aligning our tuition structure with this mission, we are opening the door for more professionals across Indiana and beyond to benefit from a premier, high-impact MBA experience,” he said. “This new pricing underscores our goal to deliver world-class business education while remaining an affordable institution that empowers individuals, strengthens communities and drives economic growth.”
Students can choose a program path with four themes: finance and economics, supply chain management, leadership, and analytics. Each theme has different specializations, allowing students to customize the program best for them and make the degree as relevant as possible to their needs and to align with their career goals.
“Purdue is renowned for its excellence in science and engineering, and our online program gives students the chance to find their place at the intersection of business and technology,” Chhajed said. “One of our goals of the reimagined Daniels School, under Dean Jim Bullard’s leadership, is to provide students with analytical and problem-solving skills that will allow them to move industry forward and change the world.”
While program instruction is fully remote, the Purdue online MBA also offers a variety of co-curricular and in-person programming options.
A hybrid summer offering, Leadership With Empathy, gives participants the opportunity to hone their presentation skills and become more effective communicators. Along with the virtual classroom component of the course, students have the opportunity to come to West Lafayette to participate in on-campus lectures and activities. Students will get the full Purdue experience by exploring the campus, touring athletic facilities, and learning about school traditions.
Students also may participate during the summer in The Washington Campus, an educational and professional development course ranging from one to five days in the nation’s capital. Instructors include policy and public affairs experts; political and government leaders; and other key players from business, think tanks and NGOs. Participants learn how government and public policy affects their organizations and industries, and how they can ethically and effectively influence the public policy process.
Another immersion offering is available in the fall at Gettysburg, site of one of the Civil War’s key battles. Associate professor Brad Alge leads undergraduate, graduate and online students through a course that focuses on leadership, followership and organizational effectiveness, rather than military history. Classes are held at the David Wills House, where President Abraham Lincoln stayed before delivering the Gettysburg Address.
Social events for online students will be held in Indianapolis and Chicago during the 2025-26 academic year, providing opportunities for students from different cohorts to build their networks.
“We believe the online MBA from the Daniels School offers a tremendous opening for professionals to position themselves for future success,” Chhajed said. “Our new cost structure should bring the opportunity for career advancement and personal growth to an even larger segment of future leaders.”
