Why
Purdue and Kelley – mission and vision
The mission of the dual MSE-MBA program between Purdue
University’s Engineering Professional Education (EPE) and
Indiana University’s Kelley Direct Online MBA is to provide
quality distance education to working professional engineers.
IU and Purdue are among the first research universities
nationally to make available specialized graduate programs
entirely through distance education.
Meeting the demands of today’s marketplace
To be successful in the dynamic business environment
of today, highly motivated individuals need to have both
exceptional general management capabilities and strong
technical skills. The dual program merges valuable components
of the EPE and Kelley programs and provides a unique educational
opportunity for students interested in enhancing both
their engineering acumen and general management leadership.
Now, more than ever, there is a growing population of
business professionals who seek a quality advanced degree
quickly, conveniently, while maintaining full-time employment.
This combination of technical and managerial expertise
is increasingly central to helping corporations remain
competitive in a high-tech global economy.
When technology and business converge
Rapidly expanding technology creates both the opportunity
and necessity to manage growth and change. Companies must
continually seek new ways to boost skills and maximize
productivity of employees. Engineers must prepare to move
beyond their technical specialty and apply their thinking
in new realms.
Formal surveys of Purdue engineering graduates show that
about 25% have earned MBA degrees and another 25% have
graduate engineering degrees. Current informal and formal
surveys of graduating Purdue engineers indicate an even
higher percentage, from 50-85%, plan to pursue an MBA
degree after completing their engineering studies.
For companies, these new career paths create a coterie
of engineers ready to move into management and leadership
positions as their careers advance. For engineers, achieving
masters’ degrees in engineering and business adds new
dimensions for their careers.
Overview of program
Here is
an overview of the MSE-MBA program requirements.
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