The Lally School of Management & Technology

Answers 

1. What is your deadline for fall 2011 application?

     We have several rounds of application review; for the best financial aid consideration please apply in the earlier rounds.

• December 15^th
• February 15^th
• April 15^th 
• June 15^th     

2. Where do I apply?

• For Full-time MBA or M.S. Management (MGMT, TC&E, FERA) programs (Troy, NY campus) use this link to our online application: http://apply.ewp.rpi.edu/apply/. 

3. Do you require the GMAT?

• We will accept the GMAT or GRE. Please do not send us an email asking if you will be admitted based on your scores. We strive to compile a diverse group of individuals with a range of scores. If we feel you should retake the test, we will notify you and put you on a waitlist until the new score is received. You can find out where to take the GMAT here: http://www.mba.com/mba.

4. Who is required to take the TOEFL?

• It is a requirement of all students who do not have a U.S. Bachelor’s degree. Exceptions are made to students from Australia, Canada and the U.K.

5. What are the tuition and fees?

• Fees and tuition costs can be found here: http://admissions.rpi.edu/graduate/cost_of_attendance.html.

6. Do you offer scholarships?

• We offer financial aid (scholarship) for a portion of the full-time MBA tuition based on merit, but it does not include additional aid for housing, books, fees and living expenses.
• We also have fellowships for full-time MBA students. One is for students whose emphasis is in manufacturing.  The Herman Fellowship is for domestic women with an interest in entrpeneurship.
• We support veterans through the Yellow Ribbon program and the GI Bill.

7. What is the difference between an MS degree and an MBA?

• The MS programs are one year (30 credits), and are designed to enhance your learning in a specific area of knowledge.  We offer three MS options:  
1. Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship
2. Financial Engineering and Risk Analytics
3. General Management with the option of focusing in a functional area, e.g., operations.   

At this time there is no financial aid available for MS students. 

• All of these options to specialize are also available in the MBA program. The MBA program offers a broader education in business fundamentals, in addition to a specific focus, allowing for a diverse and comprehensive educational program. A variety of student services are available to our MBA students, and, as a result of their degree from the Lally School, possess exceptional career potential. The full-time MBA program offers a variety of funding mechanisms including financial aid based on merit and privately funded scholarships.  

8. Who can I contact to get more information?

• Program Director: 518.276.6565 / lallymba@rpi.edu.

Last Updated 12.03.10