Fast-Track Admission for SoS Alumni to the Lally School of Management and Technology MBA Program

Changing times demand a new way to teach business leaders. We recognize that technology has transformed and will continue to transform the way human beings labor, live, and learn.

The Lally School of Management and Technology imbues in their students an innovative spirit and entrepreneurial mindset, which is so essential for succeeding in today's ever-changing global marketplace.

A radically enhanced MBA curriculum

The radically enhanced MBA curriculum was created to match the evolving dynamics of the global economy. Through experiential, hands-on instruction, Lally students will acquire an overall understanding of the new sources of value creation engendered by globalization and the IT revolution, while strengthening their “toolbox” of business fundamentals. Most importantly, we will challenge students to manage in a world of increased turbulence and uncertainty so that they can better address dilemmas that corporate leaders confront in today’s business world.

The new curriculum is built around five faculty-intensive courses called “streams of knowledge,” which supplant traditional, discrete business classes. Taken together, these streams provide students with critical expertise in five key areas of operating a successful business, including creating and managing an enterprise; networks, innovation, and value creation; developing innovative new products and services; formulating and implementing a competitive business strategy; and managing the business implications of emerging technologies.

The Lally Difference

Rensselaer is an academic institution with strong leadership that is both collegial and committed to creating a world-class institution. The Lally School is relatively small with a collegial faculty who expect change. This mind-set creates an environment that fosters innovation and entrepreneurial thinking, and faculty and students are working shoulder-to-shoulder to advance thought and practice in the areas of commercialization of technology with global reach and global impact.

To be considered, SoS alumni must submit an application and satisfy one of the following conditions for admission: 

• A cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and evidence of at least 3 years of work experience in any area related to the undergraduate engineering degree.
• A cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher and evidence of at least 5 years of work experience in any area related to the undergraduate engineering degree.

Deadline

In order to complete the application for departmental review, you will need to keep the following dates in mind: 

• For early decision, all applicants must submit their materials on or before March 31, 2006. 
• We will continue to review applications until May 31, 2006.

The Lally School will waive the standard GMAT requirement for SOS alumni who meet these qualifications and deadlines. Women and minority alumni are especially encouraged to consider this excellent opportunity.

Apply

Apply via the Lally School of Management and Technology website.