Troy,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Business Administration in Troy, NY United States | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
|
Troy, NY United States
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a transformative, STEM-designated MBA that prepares students to lead at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation.
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Qualification
Master's Degree (Professional)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2026)
USD
64,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a transformative, STEM-designated MBA that prepares students to lead at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation.
Our MBA blends essential leadership training with the analytical, strategic, and technical skills today’s employers demand. Whether you're pivoting careers, leveling up in your industry, or preparing to launch your own venture, the Lally MBA equips you with the tools, mindset, and network to succeed in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Students develop a strong foundation in business management, data-driven decision-making, and strategic leadership; core competencies required across modern business careers.
MBA Program Highlights
- Duration: 1 year full-time (36 credits)
- STEM-designated
- Consulting and capstone experiences
- Leadership, ethics, and innovation core
- Career coaching and employer connections
- Merit scholarships available
Students can tailor their MBA experience through focused, STEM-designated concentration pathways. Each option builds on the core MBA curriculum while allowing deeper exploration of a specialized area of business practice.
MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing
Designed for students interested in the strategic application of AI and advanced computing in business environments. This concentration supports careers at the intersection of technology, analytics, and leadership.
MBA in Design
This pathway integrates design thinking with business strategy, helping students approach innovation and digital transformation through a human-centered lens.
MBA in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship
Ideal for those pursuing business careers in biotech, healthcare, and life sciences, this concentration connects management fundamentals with commercialization and innovation in regulated industries.
MBA in Management
Focused on leadership, strategy, and operational effectiveness, this high-ROI MBA option supports students pursuing broad careers with an MBA in management and consulting roles.
MBA in Marketing Analytics
This concentration emphasizes data-driven marketing strategy, customer insights, and analytics, aligning closely with employer demand for analytical marketing leaders.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
GRADUATE APPLICATION
Complete the online application for full- or part-time graduate degree programs.
Applicants may apply only to one degree program per term. Multiple applications for one term are not permitted.
NONREFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE OF $75
The application processing fee must be paid electronically after submitting your application.
The application fee is waived for Rensselaer alumni, current Rensselaer students (matriculating and non-matriculating), employees, and employee spouses.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Your Personal Statement should address your academic and research interests, and future career goals as they relate to the graduate program to which you are applying. The statement should include relevant academic/research, professional, and personal experiences that influenced your decision to apply to the graduate program.
The Architectural Sciences, M.S., program with a concentration in Built Ecologies requires an additional and separate Research Proposal describing your research goals and academic plan. The Research Proposal should describe your intended area of research and its broader significance, explaining why this area of inquiry matters. The statement should also address how your research interests align with the work being conducted at CASE, referencing any specific CASE projects that have inspired you and how they connect to your proposed research.
RESUME OR CURRICULUM VITAE
Your resume should include details about your education, employment, and internship history, as well as any pertinent research experience. International students in the U.S. on OPT or CPT should include details about their current activities.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
You will be required to enter two recommenders on the online application. Recommendations should be from your academic advisor(s), professors, research mentors, etc., who can provide an assessment of your likelihood of success at the graduate level in your field of study.
PORTFOLIO, IF REQUIRED BY DEPARTMENT
Architecture, Built Ecologies, and Electronic Arts only.
Critical Game Design M.S./Ph.D. requires examples of prior work (e.g.: portfolio, project samples).
TRANSCRIPTS AND DEGREES
Transcripts and Degrees must be in English (all post-secondary education, including transcript keys).
Unofficial transcripts should be uploaded to your graduate application. The minimum requirement for admission consideration is the completion and award of a four year U.S. bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, by the time of planned enrollment.
GRE/GMAT SCORES
Required for Management, Ph.D.
Optional for all other degree programs. Strongly recommended for all Computer Science and Cognitive Science programs. The GRE Institution code is 2757.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (ONLY)
Applicants possessing a valid Green Card will be considered as a domestic student for purposes of admission and financial aid.
The TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE is required of all international applicants whose native language is not English.
Tuition
USD
64,400
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