A New One-Year MBA Course of Study at Lally School
When students begin to weigh their MBA options, they must consider the opportunity costs associated with full-time study. Rensselaer understands that this may be the most significant cost of an MBA. With this in mind, the Lally School of Management & Technology has designed a one-year MBA course schedule to make the best use of a student’s time and money. Students will be completely immersed in their studies for a full year. The Lally School one year MBA program will be a full time job for people who are used to working hard and learning quickly. Most certainly it will be challenging, but in one year’s time the student would have earned an MBA from one of the nation’s top-50 ranked universities.
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 Journal reports that only about 90 accredited schools worldwide offer accelerated MBA formats, with many of them only recently adding the option. The majority of current programs are outside the U.S., and international focus is a large draw for many students.
The One Year MBA enables students to complete their degree in as little as one year by streamlining elective requirements and offering coursework through the summer and semester intercession periods. All MBA students take 10 required CORE Courses, a choice of 2 “Flex Core” courses, and 5 electives for a total of 51 credits. The new “Flex-Core” option allows students to explore a number of topics and electives permit students to focus their training in one of five concentrations: Technological Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems-Operations Management, Marketing-New Product Development, and Global Enterprise Management.
MBA students can choose from four different program options and a wide variety of curricular to build a customized program. For those looking for accelerated training, with a minimum disruption of their career path, the 12 month option is the most intensive and shortest degree program. For students who want to gain more work experience, internship and specialization modules can be added to create an MBA tailored for each student’s career goals.
In today’s dynamic global markets, successful professionals need to be creative problem solvers. This intensive, accelerated one year MBA program will stretch your creativity, while preparing you to lead in tomorrow’s business world. If you have a passion for technology and a keen interest in learning about how business truly works, the Lally MBA is designed for you. Rensselaer’s global reputation in engineering and technology create the perfect platform for the Lally MBA program’s unique educational experience. Lally’s innovative curriculum provides you not only with relevant business skills, but also with critical expertise in launching, running, and growing a successful business.
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