The
Lally School of Management at RPI Develop business acumen, strategic
decision-making skills, and leadership skills to blend business strategy with
creative problem-solving to drive innovation in a rapidly evolving world with
the STEM-designated MBA in Management with a concentration in Design. The
STEM-designated MBA in Management with a concentration in Design at the Lally
School of Management is a forward-thinking program that blends business
strategy, design thinking, and advanced computing to prepare students for
leadership in product development, user experience (UX), service design, and
brand innovation. This interdisciplinary concentration aligns with Lally’s
strategic goals of developing leaders in high-tech industries, particularly
those with engineering and science backgrounds. Students collaborate with peers
from RPI’s renowned engineering, architecture, and technology programs, gaining
the expertise to drive innovation in manufacturing, technology, and
design-driven industries. Graduates of the MBA in Design will learn to create
intuitive, user-driven products and services using UX research, data analytics,
and design thinking methodologies. Gain
expertise in product development, branding, and business innovation while
applying financial and operational insights. Utilize AI, automation, and
computational modeling to optimize product functionality and market impact.
Career
Path
Career
path includes Design Strategist, Innovation Manager, Creative Director
(Business Focus),Design-Led Business Transformation Consultant, Design Thinking
Consultant, Customer Experience Manager, Product Manager (Design-Driven), Brand
Experience Strategist, UX/UI Strategy Lead, Design Operations Manager, Business
Designer, Design Program Manager, Design Research Analyst,Design for
Sustainability Consultant, Design-Led Change Management Specialist, Design
Management Consultant, Design Policy Advisor,Service Design Manager, Organizational
Design Advisor, Product Innovation Consultant, Human-Centered Design Lead, Design
Analytics Specialist.
1. Bachelor Certificate
2. Bachelor Transcript
3. English proficiency Letter from University
4. Statement of Purpose
5. Passport
6. Recommendation Letter
7. CV
8. WASSCE/A level Certificate
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute will accept, for the purposes of meeting the English proficiency requirement, English taken in 12-year education, or English is designated as the primary and official language and the principle language of instruction. If you do not meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme with the university or submit
1. English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) or PTE Score or Duolingo English Test score before you start your course.
