The Lally School of Management at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers a STEM-designated Master of Business Administration (MBA) program designed to equip students with leadership skills, strategic decision-making capabilities, and business insights essential for success across various industries. The program's flexible curriculum allows students to tailor their studies to align with individual career goals.
Program Overview
The MBA program can be completed in one year over three consecutive semesters (fall, spring, summer or spring, summer, fall). Alternatively, students may opt for an extended format, spreading their studies over three non-consecutive semesters (fall, spring, fall or spring, fall, spring) to better balance academic and professional commitments.
MBA Majors
Lally's MBA offers targeted concentrations to help students build domain-specific expertise:
- Design (STEM-Designated)
Tailored for students with an undergraduate background in engineering or technical disciplines, the Design concentration bridges the gap between engineering innovation and business strategy. This track empowers future leaders to apply systems thinking, design methodologies, and entrepreneurial approaches to solve real-world problems. - Life Sciences Entrepreneurship (STEM-Designated)
Designed for innovators in biotech, healthcare, and life sciences, this track combines entrepreneurial strategy with scientific insight to commercialize new technologies. - Management (STEM-Designated)
Build core competencies in strategy, leadership, and organizational effectiveness. Ideal for professionals aiming to lead teams or manage operations across industries. - Marketing Analytics (STEM-Designated)
Harness the power of data to drive consumer insights, marketing campaigns, and digital strategy. This concentration prepares students for roles at the intersection of marketing and technology