Business. Technology. Analytics. Innovation.
At the Lally School of Management, students learn to lead at the intersection of business and technology. Whether you're a high school student, current Rensselaer undergraduate, or working professional ready for graduate school, Lally offers pathways that match your goals.
Explore undergraduate and graduate admissions options, deadlines, and how to apply.
Undergraduate Admissions
Lally undergraduate students build strong foundations in business, leadership, and data analytics—ready for careers in finance, consulting, entrepreneurship, and emerging tech.
Majors Offered
- Business and Management
- Business Analytics (Stem-designated)
- Finance, Markets, and Economic Systems (Stem-designated)
- Marketing and Advanced Computing (Stem-designated)
- Information Technology and Web Science (STEM-designated)
- Lally Dual Degrees (with CS, Engineering, Science, or HASS)
- Accelerated B.S. + M.S., MBA, or Science + MBA
First-Year Student Admissions
Undergraduate admissions to Lally are handled through Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Office of Admissions. Select “Business and Management” or other Lally majors when applying.
- Apply through the Common Application
- Holistic review including GPA, test scores (optional), activities, and essays
- Competitive applicants typically have strong quantitative skills and interest in innovation
Graduate Admissions
Designed for early-career professionals, analysts, and aspiring leaders, Lally graduate programs are STEM-designated and focused on real-world business impact.
Programs Offered
- MBA (Full-Time, STEM-designated)
- M.S. in Business Analytics (STEM-designated)
- M.S. in Information Technology (STEM-designated)
- M.S. in Quantitative Finance and Risk Analytics (STEM-designated)
- M.S. in Supply Chain Management (STEM-designated)
- Ph.D. in Management (STEM-designated)
- Accelerated Graduate Degrees (RPI Undergrads Only)
Connect With Us
Undergraduate Inquiries: admissions@rpi.edu
Graduate Inquiries: lallygrad@rpi.edu
Call: 518-276-6565
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FAQ's about Admissions at the Lally School of Management
Undergraduate students are typically admitted with GPAs above 3.5. Graduate applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA; 3.3 or higher is recommended for competitiveness.
Yes. The full-time MBA and M.S. programs are STEM-designated, making them eligible for extended OPT for international students.
Yes. Rensselaer allows undergraduate students exploration through the business core, and you can declare a major in Lally in your second year.
Lally students have access to the RPI Center for Career and Professional Development, corporate partnerships, one-on-one coaching, and networking events.
