Purdue’s Strategic Management Department seeks to understand how organizations can achieve competitive advantage across functional, product and geographic boundaries. Daniels School faculty in this area work cross-functionally in economics, sociology and political science.
The Strategic Management Department at the Daniels School of Business connects students with resources to extend their learning beyond the classroom. With a wealth of organizations, centers and faculty, students can tailor their education to match their goals.
BCG is a student-led, STEM-focused group of students interested in the consulting profession. Students work on real-world projects for clients outside of Purdue, developing the critical thinking, problem solving, and technical skills that will help them succeed after graduation.
DCMME bridges students, faculty and industry by providing opportunities for students to work on real-world projects, communicate directly with clients, and engage with innovative technologies that will transform the manufacturing industry.
The Center for Business Communication hosts case competitions that allow enterprising students to improve their decision-making, communication, and analytical skills while aiding external stakeholders. The center also offers workshops, coaching and digital tools.
The Susan Bulkeley Butler Center is dedicated to building tomorrow’s leaders through workshops, seminars and impactful leadership experiences. By engaging in research, education and collaboration, the center creates a vibrant community for women in academia.
Purdue's Strategic Management faculty direct their research toward areas of interest such as corporate strategy, value generation vs. value capture, origins of firm heterogeneity, technology commercialization and more. Faculty research has been published in journals such as the Strategic Management Journal, Strategic Organization and the Global Strategy Journal.
