Technology Leadership and Innovation
Supported Degree Objectives
- Master of Science (MS)
- Human Resource Development Graduate Certificate - Online Only
- Project Management Graduate Certificate - Online Only
- Technical Communication Graduate Certificate - Online Only
Required Supporting Documents
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letters
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE or GMAT) - Required in order to be accepted without conditions. Average or 50th percentile recommended across all areas. (Residential only)
- Writing Sample - That clearly conveys the ability to communicate in written form, such as a final term paper, excerpts from an undergraduate or graduate thesis, or a published article for which the applicant is the sole author. Please limit writing sample to five (5) pages or fewer. (Residential only)
- Resume (1-5 Pages)
English Proficiency Requirements
- This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.
Master's Degree Program Requirements - Residential
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- Demonstration of a high level of competence in written communication as evidenced by a writing sample such as the academic statement of purpose, personal history statement, a prior thesis, a research paper, or other significant and personally written product
- Personal and professional characteristics commensurate with success in academics in industry
Master's Degree Program Requirements - Online
- A relevant, earned baccalaureate degree
- Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
- 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)
- One year professional experience
Application Deadlines
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Residential
Fall Spring Summer April 1 October 1 April 1 U.S. Citizen April 1 September 1 February 15 International
Online
Fall Spring Summer July 31 November 30 April 15 U.S. Citizen July 31 November 30 April 15 International
Program Contact Information
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Residential Name Melissa Ridgley Phone 765-496-5599 Email mridgley@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address TLI - Purdue University
Young Hall
155 S. Grant St.
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2114
USA
Online Name Ryan Watson Phone 765-496-3129 Email watso158@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Purdue Online - Polytechnic Institute
516 Northwestern Ave
Wang Hall, Suite 2500
West Lafayette, IN 47906
USAProgram Biometrics or Leadership Name Larry Fischer Phone 765-494-7283 Email lefische@purdue.edu Web Program Website Address Purdue Online - Polytechnic Institute
516 Northwestern Ave
Wang Hall, Suite 2500
West Lafayette, IN 47906
USA
Additional Information
- The admissions process selects highly qualified applicants into the MS program by considering each of the following criteria in judging the overall strength of the applicant. Typically, no single criterion is used as a sole determinant for admission.
