Dr. Rich Ryffel

Professor

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Biography

Rich Ryffel is a Professor Practice and Executive Director of Business Leadership at the Mitchell E. Daniels, Jr. School of Business at Purdue University. With 35 years of experience in public and corporate finance as well as wealth management, he has advised numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, and municipalities on financial strategies. Before joining Purdue, he was an adjunct instructor at various universities across the U.S. and Europe. Ryffel holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University and an M.B.A. in Finance from the Questrom School of Business at Boston University. He is recognized for founding significant conferences in municipal finance and wealth management, reflecting his leadership role in the field. His work also spans advisory boards, focusing on urban education, low-income housing, and economic development, especially in St. Louis, Missouri. Ryffel’s extensive professional background includes tenures at reputed financial institutions like A.G. Edwards, Bank of America, Edward Jones, and J.P. Morgan, positioning him as a valuable resource for aspiring financial leaders.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director Business Leadership

— Present

Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Responsible for leading the Professor Practice faculty outreach and community engagement.

Adjunct Instructor

— Present

Various universities • U.S. and Europe

Taught finance courses focusing on practical applications.

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.