Professional Master's Program - College of Engineering - Purdue University

"The accounting, marketing and operations management courses you take in this program allow you to become well-versed in critical areas that directly impact the financial bottom line of a business. The management courses challenge you to think in a different mindset beyond the typical engineering comfort zone of equations and numbers."

"Being able to choose courses from the Engineering curriculum allowed me to develop technical skills tailored to what I wanted to do in my career. Taking the management classes helped me in networking and in communicating effectively with coworkers."

"The Biomedical Engineering PMP program at Purdue, along with the co-op experience, played a crucial role in my transition into the field of automation. The combination of advanced coursework and hands-on experience equipped me with the necessary skills and confidence to excel as a Research and Development Automation Engineer, leading innovative projects in clinical research."

"The BME Master's program includes industry-relevant courses that set you up for success in your interviews. The industry immersion program allowed me to do a year-long co-op at Cook Medical, where I dabbled through multiple engineering departments. I highly recommend the BME program for anyone who's interested in kick-starting their career in the medical device industry."

"My experience in the program had a lasting impact on my career. I was able to learn life-long skills both technical and soft skills. In addition, I was able to develop meaningful relationships with my professors and peers. "

"One aspect that I found particularly appealing about the program was its duration. The one-year non-thesis format allowed for a quick entry and exit, which suited my career aspirations. As someone who aims to reach upper management positions eventually, gaining a master's degree in such a concise timeframe was quite advantageous. Additionally, the program's emphasis on business and financial aspects broadened my perspective beyond traditional engineering. Project management courses provided insights into the financial workings of major companies. Analyzing year-end reports and tracking the movement of money within major organizations gave me a holistic understanding of business operations."

"My journey has been one of incredible growth and transformation. When I embarked on this path, I knew I wanted to combine my passion for engineering with the management aspect of the field. The PMP program provided the perfect opportunity to explore both areas."

"Everything that I learned in my Professional Master’s at Purdue, I could see it working in real time at Lilly. Operations management, supply chain, inventory—that’s stuff I never would have learned about in a typical engineering degree, but now I can filter through all of it, thanks to PMP."