Matthew Lanham
Clinical Assistant Professor of Management
Over the years, data science has become a domain that has garnered a lot of international attention. In the last three years, there has been a 37 percent hiring increase for data science professionals. Purdue Universityis a public land-grant institution located in West Lafayette, Indiana, USA, offering top-notch educational programs in data science.
Purdue University has been recognized by Fast Company in its annual ranking of the problem-solving top 50 global companies, non-profits, government agencies, and universities, alongside prestigious institutions like OpenAI and NASA. Additionally, Purdue consistently ranks among the top public universities and best value universities, attracting some of the best talent to its programs. "Purdue University was also recently awarded the INFORMS UPS George D. Smith Prize which recognizes its comprehensive educational approach and reaffirms its bold move to reimagine business education around business analytics and integration with STEM disciplines", says Mohit Tawarmalani, Professor of Management,Purdue University.
Purdue has a rich history of 153 years in education, currently hosting more than 50,000 students.The business school'sgraduate program in Business Analytics and Information Management launched in 2016 and has experienced steady growth, with enrollment increasing from 21 students to 103 in 2022. In Fall 2022, the business schoolinaugurated its undergraduate program in Business Analytics and Information Management with more than180 students, and its data analytics concentration has also seen remarkable growth, with student numbers increasing from 17 in Fall 2018 to 169 in 2022. Additionally, Purdue University also offers an online graduate program with an enrollment of over 100 students.
Aspiring Academic Excellence
Purdue University's Daniels School of Business is renowned for its analytical rigor, progressive design, and flexible delivery. The school provides challenging course content that addresses the diverse needs of its learners. Its courses emphasize algorithmic reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Classes are taught by faculty with interdisciplinary training and