Dr. John Burr

Assistant Professor

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Biography

John Burr is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Daniels School of Business at Purdue University, specializing in Strategic Management. He has extensive experience in consulting and technology management and a significant background in the application of Generative AI, particularly its business applications and Natural Language Processing. With a proven track record of consulting for major clients such as Microsoft, Intel, and Wyze, Burr brings both academic insights and pragmatic perspectives into the classroom. His teaching focuses on operations strategy, competitive dynamics, and strategic management consulting. Burr possesses extensive global experience, having worked in over 30 countries on significant consulting projects and held various roles in international business strategies at DuPont. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Management from Purdue University, with additional degrees in Industrial Administration and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.