Program in Management and Technology MBA Lally School of Management and Technology Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Lally School of Management & Technology

The Lally School of Management & Technology is the business school of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a top-ranked science and engineering school, and the first technological university in the US.

Lally MBA students share a passion for technology and are looking to integrate management skills into their already strong skill sets.

Lally's connection to Rensselaer's world-class technological heritage makes its MBA program unique in the management of technology and the technologies of management. Building on Rensselaer's leadership in science and engineering, Lally's MBA program focuses on the strategic management of technology, on leveraging technology for improved managerial decision making, and on creating value through innovation and entrepreneurship. A Lally MBA provides not only a strong business foundation, but also offers much more -- a mindset of how to think in innovative ways and create value for the marketplace.

What makes Lally Different?

Lally's curriculum provides its graduates not only with relevant business skills, but also with critical expertise in launching, running, and growing successful businesses. Lally's integrative coursework reflects how businesses manage their innovation processes. This knowledge is applied to industry-focused classroom projects in courses such as: "Creating and Managing an Enterprise"; "Business Implications of Emerging Technologies"; "Networks, Innovation, and Value Creation"; "Design, Manufacturing, and Marketing"; "Commercializing Advanced Technology"; "Corporate Entrepreneurship"; and "Strategy, Technology and Competition." In addition, Lally offers a number of concentrations in which analytical technics are used to inform strategy and decision making.

Small Classes Offer Personalized Learning

At Lally, students can get the best of both worlds. In Lally's MBA classes, surrounded by the labs of a world-class research university, students are immersed in an environment that is challenging and technical, but that is also remarkably diverse and collaborative. Lally's MBA program offers personal attention. Students get to know their professors and their classmates well, and through those relationships they develop teamwork and mentoring skills. Much of the work in the MBA courses is real-world and project based, enabling students to apply classroom learning immediately.

Links with a World-Class Technology and Innovation University

Lally connects students to the Rensselaer 'powerhouse' of innovation -- a university with a track record of over 160 years of invention, and a well-established tradition of commercializing technology. Rensselaer boasts a long history of educating science and engineering pioneers, including the inventor of the Ferris Wheel, the builder of the Brooklyn Bridge, the manager of NASA's Apollo Program, and the founder of NVIDIA. Recent research achievements include research in several nanoscale areas, infrastructure interdependence, and lighting research.

The "Innovation Ecosystem"

At Lally, there is an environment where ideas thrive, and where students can experiment, learn, and develop new ventures. Lally students can explore new technologies, create businesses, and commercialize new products and technologies while earning their degrees. Lally offers a network of support and mentoring at every step of the business innovation. Its specialized programs include a concentration in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship, the Severino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship, Idea2Business, and the TechLaunch Pad. The Emerging Ventures Ecosystem (EVE) accelerates the growth of new businesses and boosts the transfer of scientific and technology breakthroughs from the laboratory and classroom to the marketplace, for social and economic impact.

A Unique, Intensive MBA Program

The Lally School offers a streamlined, full-time MBA program that allows students to earn their MBAs in one year. This intensive, accelerated program will stretch participant's imaginations and creativity, and prepare them to lead in tomorrow's business world.

Based on experiential learning, a project-based curriculum, and community and industry interaction, the Lally School MBA program emphasizes a partnership that will truly transform student and corporate leaders. The program offers the opportunity to receive personalized attention while developing relevant skills such as business communication, negotiation, and team building. Students have the ability to tailor their career plans through Lally's career support services and mentoring network of community members and alumni. The strong emphasis on technology management and entrepreneurship enables students to become creative, strategic thinkers who are well-equipped to contribute to the world of business and technology.



Connection to a Global Network

Lally welcomes a truly international student body. Upon graduation, Lally graduates become part of the network of more than 95,000 successful Rensselaer alumni worldwide.

A Variety of Financial Aid Programs

Lally offers competitive financial aid packages to all applicants. Lally also has special scholarships and competitions such as the Herman Fellowship for Women in Entrepreneurship, and the Post 9/11 GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon Programs for qualified US Military personnel.

Lally is looking for professionals with technology backgrounds or working in technical professions who want to take their careers to the next level. Many of Lally's students have backgrounds in engineering, IT or the sciences; others are experienced users and marketers of technology applied to diverse fields such as finance, marketing, media, manufacturing or construction.

For students who are technically savvy, strategic problem solvers who are seeking a unique MBA experience, the Lally School of Management &Technology at Rensselaer is the perfect place.

Contact Info
Pedro Gonzalez
Director MBA/Admissons and Career Services
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Phone: 518-276-2378
Fax: 518-276-2665

Contact Info
Michele M. Martens
Manager of Graduate Programs
Troy, NY 12180-3590
Phone: 518-276-6586
Fax: 518-276-2665

Programs Offered:
Offers Finance (MBA, MS); Financial Technology (MS); Management (Phd); Management Information Systems (MBA, MS); New Product Development And Marketing (MBA); New Production And Operations Management (MS); Product Development And Marketing (MS); Production And Operations Management (MBA); Technical Commercialization (MS); Technological Entrepreneurship (MBA, MS).
Degree Requirements:
For Doctorate, Thesis/Dissertation.
Degree Program Information:
Part-Time And Evening/Weekend Programs Available.

Entrance Requirements:
For Master&Apos;S, GMAT, ResumÉ, 2 Letters Of Recommendation; For Doctorate, GMAT Or GRE General Test, 2 Letters Of Recommendation. Additional Exam Requirements/Recommendations For International Students: Required&Mdash;TOEFL (Minimum Score 600 Paper-Based; 250 Computer-Based; 100 Ibt); Recommended&Mdash;IELTS (Minimum Score 7).
Application Deadline:
For Fall Admission, 3/15 Priority Date For Domestic Students, 3/15 For International Students. Applications Are Processed On A Rolling Basis.
Application Fee:
$75
Student Statistics:
Average Age 28. 416 Applicants, 70% Accepted, 240 Enrolled.

• Tuition & Fees
• In-state tuition *$39,600
• Out-of-state tuition *$39,600
• International student tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition for full-time graduate student per academic year
• Fees
• Per-academic year fees$1,896.00
• Per-term feesNot Reported
• One-time feeNot Reported
• * Fees for full-time graduate students
• Financial Support
• Financial award applicants must submitNot Reported
• Application deadlines for financial awardsNot Reported
• Types of financial support availableNot Reported

Student Population:
121 Full-Time (62 Women), 525 Part-Time (184 Women); Includes 137 Minority (43 African Americans, 60 Asian Americans Or Pacific Islanders, 34 Hispanic Americans), 71 International.

Faculty:
50 Full-Time (9 Women), 1 Part-Time/Adjunct (0 Women).

Financial Aid:
In 2007&Ndash;08, 48 Students Received Support; Fellowships With Partial Tuition Reimbursements Available, Research Assistantships With Partial Tuition Reimbursements Available, Teaching Assistantships With Partial Tuition Reimbursements Available, Career-Related Internships Or Fieldwork, Institutionally Sponsored Loans, And Scholarships/Grants Available. Financial Award Application Deadline: 3/15; Financial Award Applicants Required To Submit FAFSA.