Why Purdue?
With a degree in Smart Manufacturing Industrial Informatics from Purdue, you will be well-prepared to step into various critical roles within the smart manufacturing industry. Careers in this field are diverse and include:
- Digital manufacturing engineer
- Manufacturing data analyst
- Process automation engineer
- Smart factory manager
Our graduates thrive across various high-impact roles, contributing to the success of some of the most prestigious organizations in the smart manufacturing sector, including:
- Microsoft
- Rockwell Automation
- General Mills
- Caterpillar
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will allow you to be a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Learning Ecosystem
Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology dedicated four smart manufacturing facilities, the most expansive learning ecosystem of its kind in the United States. Located in Dudley and Lambertus Hall on Purdue’s West Lafayette campus, the facilities were dedicated on November 30, 2023. “These labs are not just facilities — they are incubators for innovation, where students can synthesize the full spectrum of Industry 4.0 technologies with hands-on problem-solving,” said Daniel Castro, dean of Purdue Polytechnic.
Transfer to Smart Manufacturing Industrial Informatics
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
