Explore Our Program
Build confidence, develop leadership skills, make meaningful connections and chart your path to success at the Purdue University Daniels School of Business. From programs that prepare you before you arrive on campus to support throughout your college journey, the Dr. Cornell A. Bell Business Opportunity Program helps you learn, grow and thrive every step of the way.
Your business journey begins here.
Your student experience with the Dr. Cornell A. Bell Business Opportunity Program (BOP) starts before your first fall semester and continues through graduation. Explore some of what you can expect throughout your journey.
Kick-start Your Purdue Experience
Summer Session
After accepting your offer to Purdue, make the switch to Early Start for BOP Summer Session. Earn eight credit hours while building community, exploring campus life, connecting with corporate leaders and alumni and preparing for success in the Mitch Daniels School of Business during this five-week summer program, which serves as your entry to the Business Opportunity Program experience.
Pursue Professional Development
Academic Classes
Prepare for what’s next with classes focused on leadership, career development, corporate culture and emerging technologies. BOP’s professional development, paired with the innovative Daniels School curriculum, helps you build the skills, confidence and experience to pursue internships and thrive in a global business environment.
Hear from Industry Leaders
Executive Speaker Series
Build your network from day one through the BOP Executive Speaker Series. Throughout your four years, connect with Purdue alumni, entrepreneurs and corporate executives who share their career journeys, leadership lessons and insights. These conversations offer a firsthand look at diverse career paths, help you build meaningful connections and inspire you to envision what’s possible for your own future.
Sharpen Your Business Skills
Case Competitions
Build the skills and experience to thrive as a business professional through career coaching, peer mentoring, community service, national conferences and case competitions. In your first semester, you’ll take on a case competition, developing innovative solutions to real-world business challenges while building confidence, collaboration and problem-solving skills. Continue to put those skills into action through case competitions across the Daniels School and Purdue.
Find Your Balance
Social Activities
Build your Purdue community from the start by living alongside fellow BOP students as a cohort during Summer Session. Throughout your time at Purdue, share in the traditions, events and activities that make for a balanced college experience, from football tailgates and intramural sports to basketball games at Mackey Arena and late-night adventures. These are the moments that create lasting connections and a strong sense of belonging that our students call their “BOP Family.”
Get the Support You Need
Peer-to-Peer Mentoring
Get academic support from peers who have been in your shoes. Throughout your four years, BOP’s peer-to-peer mentoring connects you with fellow students who understand the coursework and can offer guidance, encouragement and practical advice to help you build confidence and thrive in the Daniels School.
Build Your Community
Student Organizations
Connect, get involved and build lasting friendships through our four student organizations: the Association of Latino Professionals for America, Black Data Processing Associates, National Association of Black Accountants and the Society of Minority Managers. Open to all students, these organizations provide social activities, shared experiences and opportunities to build community. Whether you’re connecting with peers or exploring new interests, you’ll find plenty of ways to get involved and feel at home at Purdue.
Curious about Business?
Take the first small step and join us for an in-person or virtual event to explore business and learn how BOP can help you reach your goals.