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Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteLally School of Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Degree awarded by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

MBAFull-timeOn-campus
Location
Troy, New York, USA
Duration
1 year full-time (36 credits)
Teaching language
English
Next verified deadline
November 1, 2026 (Round 1)
Official program page Application page

Facts last verified October 5, 2026. MBA Schools Directory is independent and does not process applications. Applications are made on the school's official website.

Program overview

A one-year full-time programme of 36 credits with a leadership, ethics and innovation core, consulting and capstone experiences, and five concentration pathways built on the core curriculum.

Intakes
Fall, Spring Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Duration
1 year full-time (36 credits) Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Campus
  • Troy campus — Troy, New York, USA110 8th Street, Pittsburgh Building, Troy, NY 12180
Specializations
MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing · MBA in Design · MBA in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship · MBA in Management · MBA in Marketing Analytics

Tuition and fees

Each figure keeps the applicant category, fee basis and period the school publishes.

Tuition not published, or not yet verified from an official fee page. Check the school's official fees page before applying.

Admissions requirements

Requirements

Academic qualification
Generally a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply; 3.3 or higher is preferred.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Work experience
Not verified
Essays
RequiredA personal statement is required.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
References
Required2 referencesSource: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
Application fee
USD 75Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Admission tests

GMAT (classic)
OptionalGMAT or GRE optional for most programs.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
GRE General Test
OptionalGMAT or GRE optional for most programs.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026

English language

TOEFL iBT
One accepted test requiredInternational applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026
IELTS Academic
One accepted test requiredInternational applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026

GMAT Focus Edition (205–805) and the classic GMAT (200–800) use different scales. A published minimum and a class average are different things; both are labelled. English requirements and waivers depend on each school's policy and your own background.

Application deadlines

IntakeRoundDeadlineApplicantsStatus
Fall 2027Round 1November 1, 2026Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Round 2December 15, 2026Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Round 3February 1, 2027Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Round 4March 1, 2027Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Fall 2027Round 5April 15, 2027Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming
Spring 2028—August 15, 2027Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026All applicantsUpcoming

Past dates are shown as passed and are never rolled forward. A date without a year is marked “Date not confirmed”.

Scholarships

  • Merit-based scholarships

    Basis
    Merit-based
    Eligibility
    All applicants to Lally MBA or M.S. programs are automatically considered; no separate application.
    Application
    Considered with the program application
    Official scholarship pageSource: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026

  • The Reinert-Rader Fellowship in Financial Technology

    Basis
    Other basis
    Eligibility
    Graduate students focused on finance and financial technology; U.S. citizens only.
    Residency
    U.S. citizens only
    Application
    Considered with the program application
    Official scholarship pageSource: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026

Accreditation

  • AACSB International — Business schoolAccreditation of the business school. It does not by itself confirm that every campus or program is covered.Source: lally.rpi.edu · verified October 5, 2026

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