Develop the leadership, strategic decision-making, and business insight needed to drive success across industries with a flexible, technology-driven, and STEM-designated MBA in Management.
Program Overview
The STEM-designated MBA in Management at the Lally School of Management provides a broad-based business education with the flexibility to tailor your learning experience to your career goals. With a curriculum that emphasizes strategic leadership, financial acumen, and data-driven decision-making, students gain the skills to excel in corporate management, consulting, and entrepreneurial ventures.
This one-year program offers flexibility, allowing students to complete their degree in three consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer or spring, summer, fall). Alternatively, students can choose an extended format, spreading their studies over three non-consecutive semesters (fall, spring, fall or spring, fall, spring) to better balance their academic and professional commitments.
What makes this MBA unique?
Flexible & Customizable Curriculum – Choose from a wide range of electives across business disciplines, allowing you to specialize in areas like finance, marketing, supply chain, or entrepreneurship.
Technology-Driven Leadership Development – Learn how digital transformation, AI, and emerging technologies impact business strategy and operations. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and techniques and develop the skills to lead innovative projects and drive technological advancements within your organization.
Real-World Learning & Industry Collaboration – Apply management theory in real business settings through consulting projects, internships, and experiential learning opportunities. Benefit from Lally’s strong industry connections and alumni network, helping you secure leadership roles in Fortune 500 companies, startups, and global enterprises.
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the MBA in Management will develop expertise in finance, operations, marketing, and organizational leadership.
- Use quantitative analysis and strategic thinking to drive business growth and innovation.
- Learn to navigate complex business challenges and lead teams toward success.
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
Graduates of the MBA in Management are prepared for leadership roles such as:
- General Manager
- Business Consultant
- Operations Director
- Corporate Strategy Manager
- Entrepreneur & Startup Founder
With a strong industry reputation and alumni network, Rensselaer MBA graduates thrive in multinational corporations, innovative startups, and top consulting firms.
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.