WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. \u2014 Purdue University\u2019s innovative online Master of Business and Technology (MBT) program is launching a new option for fall 2026 \u2014 an in-person experience that will allow online students to network and collaborate at Purdue\u2019s Indianapolis location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The new option adds two in-person sessions in Indianapolis to each of the program\u2019s core courses; students complete the rest of the program\u2019s coursework online. This option was designed for online students who are able to travel to Indianapolis \u2014 a top 25 City on the Rise according to LinkedIn\u2019s<\/a> 2025 market growth report \u2014 and want opportunities to participate in networking, group projects and collaboration in person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cBringing the MBT program online and in Indianapolis reinforces our commitment to professional education that provides business and technology leadership that advances Indiana\u2019s industry and economy,\u201d said David Umulis, Purdue\u2019s senior vice provost for Indianapolis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During the in-person sessions, MBT students will collaborate with faculty from Purdue\u2019s Mitch Daniels School of Business and other online students. Together they will complete hands-on case studies that cover applied scenarios at the intersection of business and technology. They will also complete team-based problem-solving and skills-building activities and have the opportunity to network with peers and local industry leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cPurdue University\u2019s online Master of Business and Technology prepares professionals to lead in a world where business and technology are inseparable,\u201d said Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue\u2019s senior vice president for partnerships and online. \u201cBy introducing an in-person Indianapolis experience, we are creating new opportunities for hands-on collaboration, applied problem-solving and meaningful industry engagement while maintaining the flexibility and academic rigor working professionals expect from Purdue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue\u2019s online MBT, offered by the Daniels School, focuses on the intersection of business and technology, blending the business acumen of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with coursework on emerging technologies and the technological processes defining business today. It is an interdisciplinary master\u2019s program designed for professionals from engineering, technical or other STEM-related backgrounds who want to move into leadership roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe Indianapolis experience reflects Purdue\u2019s innovative approach to business education. We meet students where they are,\u201d said James \u201cJim\u201d Bullard, the Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of the Mitch Daniels School of Business. \u201cBy combining the flexibility of our fully online Master of Business and Technology program with purposeful in-person collaboration at Purdue\u2019s Indianapolis location, we are giving working professionals the opportunity to build meaningful connections, apply what they are learning in real time, and engage more deeply with faculty and peers. This approach reinforces our commitment to student-centered learning while preparing graduates to lead at the intersection of business and technology.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue\u2019s MBT differs from an MBA in its unique focus on technology. Students in the program learn how to leverage technology to solve pressing business challenges; conceptualize new technologies for optimizing business processes; and explore topics like artificial intelligence, data management and project management. They can also take up to nine credits from the Purdue\u2019s renowned College of Engineering, giving them more opportunities to develop technical depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to building technology skills, students develop in-demand business expertise, completing coursework in areas like finance and accounting, human resources, leadership, and marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The online MBT offers the same rigor and world-class curriculum as Purdue\u2019s residential MBT, and the program\u2019s online courses are taught by renowned faculty who teach on campus in the Daniels School. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMBT Indianapolis combines the best of both worlds \u2014 flexibility to accommodate a busy schedule and the rich learning experience from face-to-face interactions,\u201d said Mohammad Rahman, a chaired professor in the Daniels School and director of the MBT. \u201cStaying true to our land-grant mission, we are committed to training current working professionals to lead and define the technology-enabled economy that\u2019s unfolding as we speak.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since the online MBT has a flexible, self-paced structure, students can complete the program while working full time. The Indianapolis experience provides online students who live in or near Indiana with the opportunity to benefit from the flexibility of virtual courses and take advantage of networking opportunities in Indiana\u2019s largest city. In-person sessions are held in Indianapolis on weekday evenings, making them accessible to working professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n To learn more about the online MBT\u2019s new Indianapolis option, visit the program\u2019s webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Purdue University is a public research university leading with excellence at scale. Ranked among top 10 public universities in the United States, Purdue discovers, disseminates and deploys knowledge with a quality and at a scale second to none. More than 106,000 students study at Purdue across multiple campuses, locations and modalities, including more than 57,000 at our main campus locations in West Lafayette and Indianapolis. Committed to affordability and accessibility, Purdue\u2019s main campus has frozen tuition 14 years in a row. See how Purdue never stops in the persistent pursuit of the next giant leap \u2014 including its integrated, comprehensive Indianapolis urban expansion; the Mitch Daniels School of Business; Purdue Computes; and the One Health initiative \u2014 at https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/president\/strategic-initiatives<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\nAbout Purdue University<\/h2>\n\n\n\n