COURSE CURRICULUM

The MBA with a Design concentration at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lally School of Management is specifically tailored to equip students with engineering and science backgrounds to lead and manage high-tech manufacturing and design firms, including industries such as semiconductors and advanced materials. This concentration emphasizes the integration of engineering principles, strategic business management, and innovative design thinking to prepare graduates for leadership roles where technical expertise and managerial acumen intersect. Students gain practical knowledge through a selection of electives that cover essential skills for effective decision-making and operational efficiency, including Engineering Project Management (ISYE 4240), Design of Experiments (ISYE 6020), Theory of Production Scheduling (ISYE 6210), Systems Modeling in Decision Sciences (ISYE 6610), and Discrete-Event Simulation (ISYE 6620). Additionally, courses such as Networks and Value Creation (MGMT 6080), Advanced Systems Analysis and Design (MGMT 6170), Supply Chain Analytics (MGMT 6350), and Modeling and Optimization (MGMT 6460) provide a strong foundation in strategic analysis, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. Through this curriculum, students develop the leadership, analytical, and technical skills needed to drive innovation, enhance operational performance, and successfully manage complex projects in technology-driven industries, positioning them to become influential leaders in engineering design and manufacturing sectors.