If you have questions about strategic management PhD @ Purdue

wapianwang

I might answer a few of your questions if you are applying or planning to apply for the strategic management PhD program @ Purdue. Sorry I probably don't have time to answer all questions.

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sunsaint011 发表于 2016-4-9 23:56
Hello, I am the 2016 applicant in strategic management. I got an inerview with 3 professors this wee ...

Since April 14th has been past, what's your final decision?

I am preparing for 2017 applicant as an old guy with around 10 year working experience. My research interest is platform, which has attracted attention from sholoars in field of industrial economies, technology management, SM and IS as well.  Would I ask a question here?  In your opinion, what are your main considerations when you make the decision between SM and IS.

Thanks for your time  

sunsaint011

Hello, I am the 2016 applicant in strategic management. I got an inerview with 3 professors this week. I have gotten 2 offers from other 2 universities in information system. I have told the professos that I have to make decisions in April 12th and 14th. The interview was rather smooth. Finally, a professor asked me that which will I choose the PhD program between strategic management and information system. I told her I  favor strategic management . I want to know the probabilty of my admission. Thanks.

wapianwang

Yes, I am from China. I am in my third year. I am not a typical PhD student as I have had 14 years of working experience in between my bachelor's and two master's. On the other hand, we did have a student who was fresh out of his master's and had very limited working experience. So you can tell that Purdue doesn't have age discrimination.  I am sure the average G/T varies year by year. In my case, I applied with a 750.

Thank you soooo much!! So you are from mainland China right? Could you share a little bit about your background when you apply? I am so curious about what kind of students they will admit~~ It's ok if it is inconvenient for you.

I plan to apply for Strategy of Purdue Ph.D for Fall 2012, I currently login in the application system. I have some questions and need your help.
1) I heard from a prof. in your shool that around 20-30 students will apply each year and 2-3 will be admitted, is it true?
2) Purdue Strategy is quite econ oriented, and real option theory is preferred, so are many courses on maths required?
3) What is the average of GMAT and Toefl, and do they like Chinese students? And Do they already have some "aiming" students?

Thank you for your help!!

-- by 会员 adelexing (2011/11/11 1:25:09)

1. I don't know how many apply but it is true that usually we have 2-3 incoming students in the program every year.
2. Actually real option theory is not a hot topic recently. Although two of our professors have published in this topic several years ago, you don't have to follow that direction once you are in the program.  You need to take at least 15 credits for the methods or "math" courses. If you have strong econ or math background, they usually expect you to take more advanced courses. Otherwise, you have other less stressful options. You can find the detailed information on the website. In any case, it's the choice of your own and your advisor's.
3. I don't know the average GMAT and TOEFL. Obviously the higher the better. Currently all students in residence are international and two of us are Chinese (one from taiwan). So I guess at least it is not an disadvantage to be a Chinese applicant.
FYI, in the last four years or so, all students in the program have a master degree before they applied.

-- by 会员 wapianwang (2011/11/11 4:29:40)

-- by 会员 adelexing (2011/11/11 12:39:40)

adelexing

Thank you soooo much!! So you are from mainland China right? Could you share a little bit about your background when you apply? I am so curious about what kind of students they will admit~~ It's ok if it is inconvenient for you.

I plan to apply for Strategy of Purdue Ph.D for Fall 2012, I currently login in the application system. I have some questions and need your help.
1) I heard from a prof. in your shool that around 20-30 students will apply each year and 2-3 will be admitted, is it true?
2) Purdue Strategy is quite econ oriented, and real option theory is preferred, so are many courses on maths required?
3) What is the average of GMAT and Toefl, and do they like Chinese students? And Do they already have some "aiming" students?

Thank you for your help!!

-- by 会员 adelexing (2011/11/11 1:25:09)

1. I don't know how many apply but it is true that usually we have 2-3 incoming students in the program every year.
2. Actually real option theory is not a hot topic recently. Although two of our professors have published in this topic several years ago, you don't have to follow that direction once you are in the program.  You need to take at least 15 credits for the methods or "math" courses. If you have strong econ or math background, they usually expect you to take more advanced courses. Otherwise, you have other less stressful options. You can find the detailed information on the website. In any case, it's the choice of your own and your advisor's.
3. I don't know the average GMAT and TOEFL. Obviously the higher the better. Currently all students in residence are international and two of us are Chinese (one from taiwan). So I guess at least it is not an disadvantage to be a Chinese applicant.
FYI, in the last four years or so, all students in the program have a master degree before they applied.

-- by 会员 wapianwang (2011/11/11 4:29:40)

wapianwang

I plan to apply for Strategy of Purdue Ph.D for Fall 2012, I currently login in the application system. I have some questions and need your help.
1) I heard from a prof. in your shool that around 20-30 students will apply each year and 2-3 will be admitted, is it true?
2) Purdue Strategy is quite econ oriented, and real option theory is preferred, so are many courses on maths required?
3) What is the average of GMAT and Toefl, and do they like Chinese students? And Do they already have some "aiming" students?

Thank you for your help!!

-- by 会员 adelexing (2011/11/11 1:25:09)

1. I don't know how many apply but it is true that usually we have 2-3 incoming students in the program every year.
2. Actually real option theory is not a hot topic recently. Although two of our professors have published in this topic several years ago, you don't have to follow that direction once you are in the program.  You need to take at least 15 credits for the methods or "math" courses. If you have strong econ or math background, they usually expect you to take more advanced courses. Otherwise, you have other less stressful options. You can find the detailed information on the website. In any case, it's the choice of your own and your advisor's.
3. I don't know the average GMAT and TOEFL. Obviously the higher the better. Currently all students in residence are international and two of us are Chinese (one from taiwan). So I guess at least it is not an disadvantage to be a Chinese applicant.
FYI, in the last four years or so, all students in the program have a master degree before they applied.

adelexing

I plan to apply for Strategy of Purdue Ph.D for Fall 2012, I currently login in the application system. I have some questions and need your help.
1) I heard from a prof. in your shool that around 20-30 students will apply each year and 2-3 will be admitted, is it true?
2) Purdue Strategy is quite econ oriented, and real option theory is preferred, so are many courses on maths required?
3) What is the average of GMAT and Toefl, and do they like Chinese students? And Do they already have some "aiming" students?

Thank you for your help!!

乔木

thanks

wapianwang

hi,I am interested in entrepreneurship strategy,venture capital etc, I am doing my mba now. Can you elaborate a little bit on that? thanks

-- by 会员 乔木 (2011/11/3 5:01:51)

I might be able to help you more if you have a more specific question.
If you are going to apply for PhD during or after your MBA, I advise you to get familiar with a few professors for whom you can ask references. You might also want to learn a few research topics/papers related to your future research interests.
In any case, two of Purdue professors conduct research related to entrepreneurs.

乔木

hi,I am interested in entrepreneurship strategy,venture capital etc, I am doing my mba now. Can you elaborate a little bit on that? thanks