PhD in MANAGEMENT
The Quantitative Methods Ph.D. program prepares students to become leading scholars in data-driven decision making. Students are closely mentored to develop strong quantitative skills while addressing impactful problems in business, economics, and interdisciplinary domains.
Our faculty conduct world-class research in artificial intelligence, business analytics, machine learning, market design, optimization, and statistics. Their work regularly appears in top journals such as Management Science, Operations Research, Annals of Statistics, Journal of the American Statistical Association, Mathematical Programming, Mathematics of Operations Research, and SIAM Journal on Optimization.
A key strength of our program is the highly collaborative research culture. Ph.D. students benefit from rich cross-campus linkages with the College of Engineering, the Department of Computer Science, and the Department of Statistics, enabling them to pursue cutting-edge research at the intersection of analytics, AI, and decision sciences. The small cohort size ensures a low student-to-faculty ratio and a personalized training environment that supports early research engagement and long-term scholarly development.
The Quantitative Methods Ph.D. program at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business prepares students to become leading scholars in data-driven decision making. Our faculty conduct world-class research in business analytics, machine learning, market design, optimization, and statistics. Their work regularly appears in top journals such as Management Science, Operations Research, Annals of Statistics, Journal of the American Statistical Association, Mathematical Programming, Mathematics of Operations Research, and SIAM Journal on Optimization. Students are closely mentored to develop strong methodological skills while addressing impactful problems in business, economics, and interdisciplinary domains.
As a land-grant, research-1 university with science, technology and engineering in its DNA, Purdue provides the resources of a world-class institution and a commitment to accessible, high-impact education. At the Daniels School of Business, this means pairing rigorous research training with a supportive community — ensuring our doctoral students have the mentorship, tools, and momentum to thrive as scholars.
Purdue will place you in the heart of one of the nation’s most spirited college towns. You’ll enjoy the energy of a Big Ten campus alongside the ease and affordability of a community with a low cost of living. With Chicago and Indianapolis just a short drive away, you’ll experience an ideal balance of focus, accessibility, and conditions that support a positive doctoral journey.
The Quantitative Methods Ph.D. Program at Purdue provided me with rigorous training in statistical theory and methodology that laid a strong foundation for my career. The program's emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and mentorship prepared me to tackle complex research problems with confidence. The faculty's support and the program's intellectual environment played a critical role in shaping my development as a researcher.”
Pangpang Liu
Postdoctoral Assistant - Yale University
Graduates of Purdue's Quantitative Methods PhD program over the years have gone on to secure research-focused faculty and industry positions at the following institutions and organizations:
Program Requirements:
For detailed descriptions of the courses, please visit Purdue’s online Course Catalog.
If you have questions about doctoral study in Quantitative Methods, feel free to contact our PhD Coordinator, Dr. Wei Sun, at sun244@purdue.edu.
For questions about the admissions process or other PhD programs at the Daniels School of Business, email businessphd@purdue.edu and an Admissions Specialist will connect you with the appropriate department representative.
