Meet the needs of a business world driven by technology, innovation, and sophisticated analysis.
Program Overview
The MBA program combines a classic business foundation with an innovative and ever-changing curriculum to produce graduates who meet the needs of growing technology markets and become dynamic industry leaders. The program shapes business leaders who understand finance, marketing, accounting, and operations, and also know how to translate business necessities to engineers, scientists, and technologists in a language they understand.
MBA Majors:
MBA in Marketing Analytics: The MBA in Marketing Analytics equips students with the analytical skills and technological expertise needed to interpret and visualize complex data and drive strategic marketing decisions. With access to RPIs state-of-the-art technology, media, and communications facilities, students gain hands-on experience in data-driven marketing, consumer insights, data visualization, and predictive analytics. This program prepares graduates for high-demand roles in digital marketing, market research, and business intelligence, leveraging data and technology to enhance marketing, product performance, and customer acquisition and engagement.
MBA in Design: The MBA in Design is tailored for students interested in leading and managing innovation in industries reliant on technology, including in engineering, manufacturing, and product development. This interdisciplinary program integrates business strategy with engineering and design principles, preparing students to manage complex projects and intricate supply chains to drive business and technological advancements. With a focus on high-impact technology-oriented sectors, including semiconductors and advanced materials, students develop expertise in developing and translating innovative designs into commercially viable solutions, fostering collaboration between technical and business teams.
MBA in Management: The MBA in Management offers incredible flexibility with an extraordinary selection of courses, enabling students to customize their learning experience to align with their career goals. By selecting from a broad range of electives, students personalize their professional development and understanding of key business functions, leadership strategies, and decision-making processes. The MBA in Management is ideal for students seeking a comprehensive, generalist MBA that prepares them for diverse roles in management, consulting, and organizational leadership. The curriculum is designed to provide maximum adaptability, with elective courses spanning various disciplines at the frontier of business, science, and technology.
MBA in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship: The MBA in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship (LSE) is designed to facilitate commercialization, particularly in New York state, by developing innovators with the mix of skills and expertise needed to successfully grow life science ventures into commercially viable enterprises. From the demands of regulatory approvals to the time-intensive processes of bringing products or services to market, the program presents tremendous opportunities for professional development and growth. The MBA LSE is offered in partnership with the School of Engineering and School of Science at RPI as well as with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. For additional information, view the curriculum.
Program Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to:
- Utilize strong analytical skills.
- Manage innovation.
- Communicate effectively in written form, presentations, and teams.
- Demonstrate knowledge of:
- the importance of behaving ethically.
- how to manage in a global environment.
- the functional area of accounting, talent management, economics, marketing, operations, finance, strategy, and information technology.
Spotlight
"The Lally School played a pivotal role in advancing my understanding the intersection between business and the life sciences industry. As a student in the Life Sciences concentration, the robust coursework, network, and career development offerings allowed me to secure my current position in the pharmaceutical industry and feel confident in my skill set. The real-world experience in the curriculum were instrumental in preparing me for the workforce and navigating this industry."
After Graduation
The MBA prepares students for a wide range of interdisciplinary roles in business development, product development, and technology and strategy consulting, as well as sales, marketing, and business leadership.
Companies that have hired our graduates include Ayco Company, Bristol Myers Squibb, Credit Suisse, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, ExxonMobil, General Dynamics, IBM, Pratt and Whitney, the U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal, and more.