Dr. Jim Bullard

Professor

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Biography

James "Jim" Bullard is the inaugural Dr. Samuel R. Allen Dean of Purdue University's Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business, having taken the office on August 15, 2023. Prior to this, Bullard served for over 15 years as the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, where he was recognized as one of the nation’s foremost economists. He played a key role in shaping U.S. monetary policy as a long-standing leader of the Federal Open Market Committee, known for his innovative approaches and data-driven perspectives. His research has been published in reputable journals, including the American Economic Review and the Journal of Monetary Economics, focusing on areas such as monetary policy, inflation dynamics, and macroeconomic stability. Bullard has been an advocate for reimagining business education, emphasizing the need for a tech-driven and analytics-based approach to prepare future leaders in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Methods and Information Systems from St. Cloud State University.

Research Interests

Experience

Dean

2023-08-15 — Present

Purdue University, Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business • West Lafayette, IN, USA

Inaugural dean tasked with leading the transformation and reimagining of the Daniels School of Business.

President and CEO

2008-01-01 — 2023-08-14

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis • St. Louis, MO, USA

Oversaw monetary policy in the U.S., recognized as one of the top economic leaders influencing national policy.

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Principles of Economics (Micro and Macro) Mathematics (Differential Calculus) Statistics Knowledge of Matrix Algebra
Application Checklist
  • Electronic Application
  • Application Fee
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Official Transcripts
  • Three Reference Letters
  • CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is required but no minimum score is set.