Ready to level up your future? Spend a week of your summer at Purdue University’s Daniels School of Business, where you’ll dive into real-world challenges, build your business know-how and connect with students who share your drive. Whether you’re into data and analytics, entrepreneurship, or the creative side of business and engineering, these camps give you a taste of college life, hands-on projects and a chance to see how your ideas can make an impact.
This program provides participants with hands-on experience using real-world data and tools, guided by Purdue faculty, industry professionals, and corporate partners. Students will explore how data-driven strategies shape global supply chains, engage in collaborative projects and simulations, learn to communicate effectively through presentations, and gain valuable insights into the future of analytics and global supply chain management. In the past, participants have also had the opportunity to be mentored by graduate students studying and working in one of the nation’s highest-ranked Business Analytics or Supply Chain programs. Experience with tools like Python is helpful but not required to participate in the course.
Review The Summer College for High School Students website for eligibility and advice for applications.
Students that are selected to participate in the DA&SC summer camp will receive more information and relevant details from the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions. All applications are reviewed and decisions are determined by the Office of Summer and Winter Sessions.
International students must already possess a visa that allows study in the U.S. to complete residential classes. Purdue will not provide any documentation for visa applications for the high school residential programs. Proof of English proficiency for citizens of non-English speaking countries.
The five-day residential course on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus includes hands-on activities to promote team building and skills in leadership, confidence, and negotiation. The program will introduce students to the business principles of economics, strategy, marketing, supply chain, and finance, while other fun and engaging activities provide a glimpse of life as a Purdue Boilermaker.
Participants will work in groups to create an experiential board game around an overarching problem they need to solve. Throughout the day, students will get the opportunity to learn more about one of the most unique degrees at Purdue University - Integrated Business and Engineering - while experiencing the environment of the Purdue University Indianapolis location. Students also get to meet with faculty, staff, and the Daniels admissions team for an application workshop.
Program will take place at Innovation Hall, 625 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46202.
Reach out to the Daniels School of Business undergraduate recruitment team at businessundergrad@purdue.edu with questions.
