Dr. Yuchen Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Yuchen Liu joined the Daniels School of Business at Purdue University as a Clinical Assistant Professor in 2024. He holds a Ph.D. in Strategic Communication and an M.S. in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Kansas. Dr. Liu has taught a broad range of courses including Strategic Business Writing, Writing for Strategic Communication, Principles of Public Relations, Principles of Advertising, Principles of Research Methods in Strategic Communication, and Communication Campaigns. His research primarily focuses on the effects of strategic communication, public relations, and international communication. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Liu worked as a Web Producer for Channel 6 News in Lawrence, Kansas, where he managed the station’s platforms, developed online content, and contributed to writing, editing, and producing newscasts, playing a key role in coordinating special event coverage.

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.