The Lally School of Management & Technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has launched a new one year MBA Program.
Patterned after global MBA programs that are the norm outside the U.S.,
the new 51-credit hour program replaces the school’s previous 2-year
MBA degree program.
The new MBA program
was developed by a senior faculty committee comprised of Lally Dean
David A. Gautschi, Dr. Jeffrey F. Durgee, Associate Dean for Academic
Programs and Associate Professor of Marketing, Dr. Iftekhar Hasan, Cary
L. Wellington Professor of Finance, and Dr. T. Ravichandran, Associate
Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management.
The new program reflects the growing trend toward accelerated and
specialized master’s programs in management education. The demand for
intensive, shorter MBA programs,
already growing, has only increased during the current economic
downturn. According to a recent Wall Street Journal survey of
accelerated MBA programs, the primary factor for students in choosing
these programs is the ability to enter the work force faster. The
majority of current one year MBA programs
are outside the U.S., and the international focus is a large draw for
many students. Lally’s new intensive MBA program not only offers
students an accelerated way to boost their careers, but also reflects
the globalization of technology management and the global demand for
MBA degrees.
The new program enables students to complete an MBA degree in as little
as one year by streamlining elective requirements and offering
coursework through the summer and semester intercession periods. The
accelerated program will continue to teach Lally’s signature integrated
MBA curriculum, which emphasizes the connections between functional
business areas, preparing students for real world situations where they
will work on teams across business functions such as finance,
operations, research & development and marketing.
Lally MBA students can choose from four different program options,
ranging from 12 to 24 months, and a wide variety of curricular options
to build a customized degree program. For those looking for accelerated
training, with a minimum disruption of their career path and maximum
value, the New, One Year, Full Time option is the most intensive and
shortest degree program. For students who want to gain more work
experience or to change careers, internship and specialization modules
can be added to create an MBA tailored for each student’s needs and
career goals. Customized MBA programs
can be completed within 17 to 24 months at the Lally School. For
further information on the Lally School of Management & Technology
and the MBA programs offered visit: http://www.lallyschool.rpi.edu/
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