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When Kelly Davidson¹ decided she wanted to transition from a career as a high school teacher, she knew she’d have to go back to school to achieve her goal-and it would be costly. She also knew that pursuing a graduate degree would potentially impact her ability to save for retirement, so she met with her Smith Barney Financial Advisor to develop a strategy that would help enable her to return to school in five years.

With time being a key factor, the Advisor suggested that a 529 College Savings Plan-named after the section of the IRS code that authorized their creation-would be the best way to meet Kelly’s education-funding goals. Using the proceeds from a settlement, Kelly set up a 529 plan for herself and launched a systematic investment plan to help her potentially maximize the account’s value. Kelly’s Five Year Plan was well under way, but there was one thing she hadn’t planned for: right before she was slated to return to school, Kelly’s husband, an executive at a multi-national corporation, received a lucrative job offer-in London. Unfortunately, Kelly’s qualifications were not easily transferable, so even if she wanted to continue teaching, she would have to take additional certification courses in England.

Luckily, Kelly had saved for her graduate degree in a 529 account, so she could use the funds at any accredited university in the world. She decided to forgo the additional teachers’ certification courses and apply to business schools instead. Kelly is now pursuing her MBA at the London Business School-one of the top three MBA programs in the world²-and using her 529 plan assets to pay for her tuition and related expenses.

In today’s rapidly globalizing economy, Kelly’s situation is not unique. Each year, thousands of American students either participate in study abroad programs, or enroll full-time in colleges and universities outside of the United States. In fact, according to a recent poll of college-bound students, 55 percent indicated that they are certain or fairly certain they will participate in a study abroad program, and another 26 percent indicated a strong desire to study abroad.³

In response to the high demand, many higher education institutions now offer a number of international learning programs, ranging from semesters at sea to cultural immersion and multi-city programs. However, despite the myriad of international programs available, many students (38 percent) still cite high costs as the top reason for lack of participation in study abroad programs.³ In addition, using financial aid for international studies presents its own challenges: additional eligibility requirements-residency, grades, credit hours, and age, to name a few-must be met, and foreign and US semester schedules differ which can delay loans and other federal aid.

Still, there are options for those who want to finance an education abroad, including 529 College Savings Plans. The plans allow tax-free accumulation of assets and federal tax-free withdrawals for qualified higher education expenses, and the features (flexibility, control, and multiple investment options) which make 529 plans attractive for funding stateside education are also available when the plans are used with accredited foreign institutions.4 

Searching for Eligible Foreign Institutions

Anyone can conduct a search for a particular school, or view a list of all eligible foreign institutions by querying the Federal School Lookup database:

Visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/FOTWWebApp/FSLookupServlet Select the school year from the drop down box, and select “Search” from the options available In the state drop-down box, select “Foreign Country” to view all eligible schools in other countries, or if the school is located in Canada, Mexico or any U.S. territory, you can narrow your search by selecting the appropriate country

How It Works

Over 4005 foreign higher education institutions are eligible under the rules permitting federal tax-free withdrawals from a 529 plan. A list of eligible foreign institutions is available in the Federal School Code Lookup database on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website.

“The test for any particular school’s inclusion is its eligibility to participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs,” says Joseph Hurley, founder of SavingforCollege.com. “Most degree-granting four-year schools, junior and community colleges, and graduate schools will qualify, as will many proprietary and vocational schools.”

529 Plans Support International Learning: Three Ways to Use 529 Plans Abroad

Is A 529 Plan Right For You?

A 529 savings plan is one of the best tax-advantaged ways to save for higher education-whether you plan to study  in the US or abroad. Most plans offer several asset allocation options, and also allow you to contribute via lump sum or through a systematic investment plan such as a payroll deduction. You should consider investing in a 529 plan if you are:

A parent concerned about the rising costs of college, A grandparent who wants to help save for your grandchildren’s future education expenses A retiree who would like to develop an existing hobby into a serious, full-time interest An “Empty Nester” who is still active in the workforce, but needs to return to school to remain competitive A professional who is considering going back to school to pursue a second degree, change careers, or to enhance your professional skills An adult who wants to help a child in your life- a niece, nephew, or godchild-save for future college expenses

As more higher education institutions implement international programs to address the growing demand, opportunities to study abroad are more available than they were twenty years ago. If you already have an education plan, consider whether studying abroad is an option you’d like to pursue in the future. If you need help developing an education plan, a Financial Advisor can help you get started, and can even customize a proposal based on projected costs at the schools you’re considering.

Whether you plan to study stateside or beyond the country’s borders, one thing is certain: college costs are on the rise, so it’s important to start early. The world is your oyster; take advantage of all it has to offer.  

¹ This name is a pseudonym.  Name similarities to any individual living or deceased are purely coincidental.

² Source: 2008 Global MBA Rankings, Financial Times

³ College-Bound Students’ Interests in Study Abroad and Other International Learning Activities, CollegeBoard.com, January 2008

4 Assets must be used for qualified higher education expenses. However the pursuit of a degree is not a prerequisite for tax-free qualifying withdrawals. Transportation costs are not considered a qualified expense.

5 Search results as of August 15, 2008. Refer to Searching for Eligible Foreign Institutions in this article for search methodology.

Graeme H. Patey is a Financial Advisor with Smith Barney located in Cleveland, Ohio and may be reached at 216-523-3015 and/or graeme.patey@smithbarney.com.

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How can Wall Street get itself out of the current financial crisis? They can start by putting more women at the helm. According to the latest research, companies with female board members traditionally outperform those without, and 80 percent of purchasing decisions in the U.S. are made by women.

If this is true, why aren’t more qualified women attaining business leadership positions? To date, only 15.7 percent of Fortune 500 corporate officers are women.

This may be partly due to the dismal enrollment among women in Executive MBA (EMBA) programs. So business schools are actively courting women, by addressing some of the stumbling blocks that have traditionally kept women from pursuing the degree.

The Work/Life Balance
The Wall Street Journal reports that the nation’s EMBA programs are only comprised of 20 percent females. EMBA courses generally run full days on weekends, to accommodate those anxious to complete degrees while managing full-time work schedules. For many women who see weekends as family time, the EMBA is fairly unappealing.

It’s a work/life balance that women are increasingly seeking and, perhaps mistakenly, believing that EMBA programs and the corporate fast track won’t offer. However, the EMBA may offer more of such a balance than traditional programs, because it can prepare women for career advancement more quickly, without causing them to lose ground at work.

Other reasons many women cite for shunning EMBA programs include: difficulty finding money to cover the cost of the program, the perception that the glass ceiling may keep real advancement at bay, a lack of female role models, a lack of encouragement from peers, family or employers, as well as a lack of confidence in their own math skills.

What Women Have, B-Schools Want
Universally, businesses and business schools alike agree that a diverse population of men and women is extremely valuable. This diversity can enhance fellow students’ experiences by increasing the pool of skills and ideas available, enabling greater networking opportunities, leveling the playing field in the workplace, and producing qualified candidates who may be more likely to identify with businesses’ intended consumers.

Traditionally, the “feminine” traits of emotional engagement, altruism, and cooperation have been perceived as weak and therefore less valuable in the profit-and-loss corporate world. Yet it’s these traits that, in a struggling economy, are vital to finding and building relationships with customers.

Because it pays to draw women to EMBA programs, many business schools are making themselves more attractive. They’re recruiting more female faculty, featuring more women in advertising materials, offering flexibility through online courses, and trying to make more EMBA scholarships available.

A Return on Your EMBA Investment
There are numerous reasons why it can pay to earn an EMBA, not the least of which is that it can enhance your ability to identify with and court clients. The MBA credential offers a boost to your confidence and credibility with colleagues, which can ensure others that you have the expertise needed to take on more responsibility.

Not to mention the salary boost. The Executive MBA Council says that in 2007, students surveyed reported a 21 percent salary increase after completing their EMBA, and 43 percent of students received promotions while still enrolled in their EMBA programs.

An EMBA can provide you with numerous valuable tools, including the know-how to assess risk, harvest innovative ideas, forecast market behavior, and effectively market products. Plus, those female entrepreneurs looking for investment capital or angel funding may likely find that investors are far more receptive to those backed by an MBA education.

So while the sacrifice of time and money may at first seem overwhelming, EMBA programs are becoming more and more accessible and attractive than they’ve ever been, and with the return on investment this degree provides, now might be just the right time to look into it.

Admissions Advice for Business Majors

By Karen Schweitzer, About.com Guide to Business School

The admissions process can be trying. Not only do you have to choose a business school, you also have to find a way to outshine other business school applicants just to gain admission. If you are looking for an edge, you have come to the right place. Here you will find general admissions advice, advice direct from admissions officers, tips on choosing a school, business school profiles and directories, information on GMAT and SAT prep, recommendation letter and admissions essay samples, and much more.

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Choosing a business school can be difficult. You have to consider the business school’s reputation, the program’s strengths and weaknesses, your ability to get in, cost, location, and so much more. Here are a few tips that might make the process of choosing a business school a little easier.

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If you don’t have the time or the ability to attend a campus-based business program, online education may be the way to go. Business schools with online programs or schools that specialize in distance learning provide the opportunity to earn your business degree conveniently from the comfort of your own home. All you need is an Internet connection and a desire to learn. The following resources offer more information about online business programs, as well as a growing directory of online business schools.

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Business school rankings are nothing new. Organizations have been ranking business schools for years. While you shouldn’t rely on business school rankings alone to choose a school, rankings can help you learn more about a school’s reputation.

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If you are looking for admissions advice, there is no better person to ask than an admissions officer. Here are several interviews with prominent business school admissions representatives. Each interview offers an overview of the indicated school’s admissions process, as well as topics like GMAT scores, recommendation letters, and admissions interviews.

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You would think that after gaining admission to an undergrad school, gaining admission to the grad school of your choice would be a cinch. Unfortunately, the exact opposite is true. Grad school admissions are competitive–especially if you are trying to get into a selective program. But there’s no reason why you can’t get a leg up on the competition. The admissions resources shown below will help get you started.

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MBA is one of the most prestigious degrees due to the value it adds to people in administration and business. This degree holds special significance for those serving in managerial and executive positions.

Although almost every country has institutions that offer MBA programs, an MBA degree from a US institution is given special status. This becomes even more evident if a student has pursued a course from Colorado MBA programs. That is the reason why many students from different countries come to the U.S to pursue a degree in MBA.

MBA stands for Masters of Business Administration. It is a course in business communication and is pursued after graduation. An MBA program comes along with the following benefits:

1. Business Awareness

An MBA program will provide you with precious knowledge concerning businesses and make you familiar with every aspect of it. A student undergoes a mandatory training and internship which exposes him to business strategies and concepts in the real lie and not just on paper.

2. Leadership Skills

This degree equips a student with the abilities to handle real-life business situations. The constant focus of an MBA degree revolves around assignments, training, reports, group projects and presentations which inculcate leadership skills.

3. Networking

Most MBA students are of the view that their interaction with fellow MBA students and the association they created was one of the most valuable take aways from the program. These associations are deemed as invaluable and are looked upon even years after completing the course.

The Importance of Ethics

Ethics form the core of every business practice. It therefore becomes essential to choose an institution with high values and constant focus on teaching ethics. Before applying, it is a good idea to research about the institution and the prevailing teaching ethics. Some of the ethics that a student should look out for are:

1. Knowledgeable Staff

A teacher, especially the one concerned with an MBA program should have high knowledge about the subject matter and should always make certain that the current curriculum is relevant, up-to-date and in accordance with the demands of the course

2. Teaching Competence

A teacher should convey the objectives of the course to the students and should be aware of different strategies and methods of teaching. He should be able to clearly define the method best suited for a student or the subject involved.

3. Development of the Students

The primary responsibility of a teacher is to contribute towards the intellectual development of a student. The teacher should make sure that the student understands his subject and is gaining command over it.

4. Total Confidentiality

Attendance records, Grades and other private communications are kept confidential and are released only after the consent of the concerned student. They are released only for purposes which are legitimate in the eyes of the student and governing body.

5. Peer Respect

A good institution would always foster a feeling of mutual respect among students. This is necessary for building the social skills of the students. It also promotes a healthy environment which is suitable for studying.

Value of MBA

Even though an MBA degree is much sought after, it value is in accordance with the reputation of the concerned institution. Pursuing a course from a revered institution is most likely to fetch a student his dream job and career as compared to a lower ranked one. The US, especially the Colorado region has many colleges which offer MBA programs. Most of the colorado MBA programs are a unanimous choice among students as one of the best programs offering comprehensive knowledge in business administration and more.

Business School Profiles

Looking for a good graduate business school? Check out the profiles for these top grad schools. Each business school profile includes general information about the grad school’s location, academics, programs, admissions, and more.

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If you don’t have the time or the ability to attend a campus-based business program, online education may be the way to go. Business schools with online programs or schools that specialize in distance learning provide the opportunity to earn your business degree conveniently from the comfort of your own home. All you need is an Internet connection and a desire to learn. The following resources offer more information about online business programs, as well as a growing directory of online business schools.

Distance Learning 101 Will Anyone Hire an Online Grad? Earning an MBA Online Featured Online School – Kaplan University Interview with Kaplan University Featured Online School- Western Governors University Interview with Western Governors University Online Business Schools- A thru B Online Business Schools- C thru D Online Business Schools- E thru H Online Business Schools- I thru J Online Business Schools- K thru M Online Business Schools- N thru R Online Business Schools- S Online Business Schools- T Online Business Schools- U Online Business Schools- V thru Z Business School Rankings

Business school rankings are nothing new. Organizations have been ranking business schools for years. While you shouldn’t rely on business school rankings alone to choose a school, rankings can help you learn more about a school’s reputation.

Business School Rankings- The Basics Best Undergraduate Schools with $0 Tuition Top Undergraduate Business Schools Top Graduate Business Schools Best U.S. Business Schools Best Second Tier Business Schools Most Selective Business Schools Top MBA Schools- Accounting Top MBA Schools- Entrepreneurship Top MBA Schools- Executive MBA Top MBA Schools- Finance Top MBA Schools- General Management Top MBA Schools- Human Resources Top MBA Schools- Information Technology Top MBA Schools- International Business Top MBA Schools- Marketing Top MBA Schools – Non-Profit Management Top MBA Schools- Operations Management Best 290 Business Schools 20 B-Schools with Tuition Under $15,000 Advice from Admissions Officers

If you are looking for admissions advice, there is no better person to ask than an admissions officer. Here are several interviews with prominent business school admissions representatives. Each interview offers an overview of the indicated school’s admissions process, as well as topics like GMAT scores, recommendation letters, and admissions interviews.

McCombs-Interview with Director of Admissions Columbia-Interview with Admissions Representative Ross-Interview with Associate Director of Admissions NYU Stern-Interview with Executive Director of MBA Admissions Darden-Interview with Associate Director of Admissions

Why Should I Get An MBA?

Read this and other great articles on the MBA at http://www.TopTenMBA.com

The MBA or Masters in Business Administration Degree is absolutely required to attain the high salaries that coveted professional business jobs provide. Top ranking programs come in several different forms and are offered through Online programs, Distance Learning, Executive programs and of course through some of the top university business schools in the U.S. and elsewhere in full time and part time MBA programs.

Obtaining the Masters in Business Administration from a Top Program is key to entry into several competitive job fields. Investment Banking, Trading, Consulting, Marketing and Financial Sales are only a few of the highly competitive and high paying financial and business careers. These MBA jobs and the companies that offer them almost exclusively hire from a crop of the top ten program graduates each year. Competition is fierce, but a high ranking school can be the difference between gaining admission into this select world or not.

Several publications issue “MBA School” rankings. Some of the more well-regarded are those put out by BusinessWeek, U.S News and World Report and the Wall Street Journal. There are a few key steps that are required to get into the top MBA programs. A high GMAT score, solid essays, outstanding grades and impressive extracurricular activities are all key components of a good mba school application. There are several great titles available to help you prepare and courses such as Princeton Review and Kaplan can help you achieve your maximum potential on the GMAT.

Of course there is a good amount of competition to get into the best programs and for good reason. MBA jobs are some of the best paying in the workforce and top graduates make on average substantially more than non-degree holders. If you can’t do a full-time program there are a number of quality online MBA and distance learning programs available that can give you a great education and help you move up in corporate America. While these online schools might not have the panache or prestige that a top ranked program will have, they certainly will give you an advantage over the competition with just a bachelor’s degree.

Finally, after you graduate, as important as the degree is your preparation and ability to interview. Interview skills are something that the best MBA programs stress. There are typically resources available at top programs such as career counseling, internships and interview and networking workshops. The MBA is your ticket to the high salary jobs in the exciting worlds of finance and big business that many dream of. With hard work, good planning and dedication obtaining a Masters in Business Administration from a top school can be achieved.  Read more great articles on the MBA at http://www.TopTenMBA.com

American Sentinel University is an accredited institution that is providing top quality education to professionals. Our mission has attracted a community of extraordinary students and faculty, all sharing a common desire to make a positive impact on the business world and society. The University exists to enable students to achieve their educational and professional goals with high quality programs, which are designed to maximize the students’ return on learning. American Sentinel University’s faculty is devoted to helping you balance your education with personal and professional commitments. Our world-class library, tutoring, and other student services also provide you with essential resources.

American Sentinel University’s professors and peers reflect the same high level of quality and engagement as those found in traditional, on-campus programs. Top-level academics, who continually assess courses to ensure that they are relevant to your profession, have developed the various degree programs offered by the online university. Students learn from expert faculty at American Sentinel not only to have an understanding of theory, but its real-world applications. American Sentinel’s students, alumni, and faculty are endeavored to improve the human and social condition by applying ideas to promote the development of individuals, communities and organizations.

Top leaders in higher education in North America back the University’s educational approach. American Sentinel University was founded in 2000 as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company by nationally recognized academic and business leaders including Joe B. Wyatt, Chancellor Emeritus of Vanderbilt University and Dr. Richard W. Oliver, CEO of American Sentinel University (author of six management books and an award-winning professor at Vanderbilt University).

The programs and degrees at the online university give you an unprecedented opportunity to expand your international outlook and gain insights that can be applied directly to your profession. Some important degree programs offered at American Sentinel University are:

* Associate Degrees

Information Systems

Computer Science

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Business Administration

* Bachelor’s Degrees

Computer Science

Computer Science, Game Programming Specialization

Information Systems

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Information Technology

Business with several concentration options

* Master’s Degrees

Computer Science

Information Systems

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Nursing

American Sentinel University has partnerships with numerous organizations that offer quality education in the U.S. Some of these include DigiPen Institute of Technology, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Student Career Experience Program (SCEP), Western Governors University, eCornell, University of Newcastle, and University of Leicester to name a few.

Are you looking for the best Kolkata MBA course for working executives? Then here are some right solutions for you. MBA for working executives is particularly planned for professionals who are interested to take part in the MBA program, and as a result acquire an MBA degree, without hampering their present career. EMBA is the more popular term for this program for working executives. EMBA makes it possible for various business professionals and managers to enhance their particular as well as diversified career ambitions and thus achieve their desired growth prospects.

Executive MBA is for the most part designed for the professionals to renew their management skills. The level of experience and the depth of knowledge that the executive/students carry into this EMBA program separates it out from other more general MBA programs.

MBA for working executives introduces the students to the most modern concepts of organizational, managerial, administrative skills necessary for the smooth operation of any business or institution in this exceedingly aggressive and competitive world.

The Kolkata MBA programs for working executives not only pays attention to the  personality development of the executives, but also educates them on different corporate operations and helps them take strategic approach toward organizational duties.

There are a number of reputed MBA organizations that offer MBA courses for working executives in India and abroad. In fact this has been a recent trend and an increasing number of people are opting for MBA degree while still working. This allows them to get the best education and at the same time also not be to out of the job scenario.

Executives who are looking for MBA courses offered to working executives in the United States can go through the procedures of admission and train themselves likewise. Some of the reputed U.S. institutes offering MBA programs for working executives are Duke University, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Columbia University, Emory University, University of California-Los Angeles, New York University, and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
 

In India, different institutions have different programs for MBA for working executives. They have different time frames and have different criteria for registration. But almost all the institutions select candidates through written and oral interviews and also depending on the work experience of the candidates.

The different criteria depending on which a working executive might choose the best MBA program for himself in details are:

1) Clearing the written and oral interviews conducted by the institutions; some institutions select on the basis of GMAT scores also,

2) Work experience of the candidate — ranging from a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 10 years,

3) A graduation degree at minimum,

4) Fees ranging from Rs. 45,000 to Rs. 2 lakhs, depending on the course opted for, and

5) Either residential or non-residential program, depending on the requirement of the candidate and the time he can afford.

Therefore, what is the best MBA course for a working executive has to be decided by the candidate himself, or else by his company/sponsor depending on the above criterions and the availability of seats.

The Rensselaer MBA Program builds upon a tradition of excellence that positions our graduates to lead into futures not yet imagined. As the nation’s oldest technological university, Rensselaer boasts a global reputation of discovery and imagination in the fields of science, engineering, and management. Rensselaer graduates have a been an integral part of leading breakthrough innovation for nearly two centuries. Rensselaer’s business school, the Lally School of Management & Technology, creates an experimental learning environment that challenges the highest quality students who have a passion for change and a curiosity for learning. Focusing on the intersection of business and technology, the Rensselaer MBA positions graduates to meet the challenges they will face in a way that is only possible with the resources of a globally-renowned technological university.

The Rensselaer MBA is an exciting program of study that challenges you to develop and stretch your creativity, imagination and passion to become a transformative leader in an increasingly global business world. Our MBA is designed to advance your core leadership capabilities and business fundamentals while augmenting them with concentration in specific areas of study.

Full Time MBA: Traditional course of study

Your MBA schedule can be tailored to accommodate your personal career goals. For students seeking an extended MBA program, Rensselaer offers a traditional course of study that allows students to complete their degree within two to four years. This course of study allows you to earn your degree at your own pace and fully engage in the collaborative and creative spirit of the Rensselaer community. If you are an international student looking to experience the culture and diversity of the U.S., this is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the American culture while earning your degree.

One-Year Course of Study: Accelerate your opportunities

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, Rensselaer has designed a one-year course schedule to make the most of your time and money. You will be completely immersed in your studies for a full year. There is no summer vacation and no extensive break over the holidays. Simply put, this MBA program is a full time job for people who are used to working hard and learning quickly. It is a challenging investment, but in one year’s time, you will have earned an MBA from one of the nations top-50 ranked universities.

Part-Time MBA: Enhance your capabilities

Though the full-time MBA is an outstanding option, the curriculum is also available in a part-time format. Rensselaer has long been known for its dedication to educating working professionals. For more than 55 years, Rensselaer has been providing a learning environment for professionals seeking to immediately impact their job performance and career options. Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and non-profit organizations alike regularly send their best and brightest talent to Rensselaer. A flexible evening and weekend class schedule allows students to complete their degree in as little as two and a half years while balancing their professional and personal lives. Students may take up to four years to complete their part-time degree.

The Fast Track Executive MBA (EMBA): Invest in your future

Because Rensselaer knows your time is important, the Lally School of Management & Technology offers the Fast Track EMBA program.  This executive MBA is delivered in a condensed 17-month format with cohorts beginning in August and January.  This format allows you to start the program in August and complete your degree in December, or in January to complete your degree in May.  The condensed, flexible schedule is designed to reflect today’s business world: challenging, flexible and integrated. The curriculum of the program contains high-quality content delivered by Rensselaer’s world-class faculty and executives who bring real-life experience to the classroom. This learning opportunity will leverage your years of work experience, to create a knowledge-base that is unique to you and your industry.

The Lally Scholarship Program

As the business school of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the Lally School is particularly interested in ideas that demonstrate innovative commercial enterprises that “apply science to the common purposes of man.”  The Lally Innovation Competition was started in 2009 in order to attract the most creative and entrepreneurial minds to the MBA program.  As part of Lally’s ongoing commitment to support budding entrepreneurs and nurture the spirit of game-changing innovation, all Lally MBA applicants are invited to submit proposals to the competition, which awards tuition scholarships with a value of up to $60,000 to the full-time MBA program.  The Competition is one of the school’s many initiatives that support entrepreneurial ideas for Societal Benefit and Economic Development.

Your Destination: Success

When you complete the Lally MBA program, you will have the abilities you need to succeed in tomorrow’s business: a flair of innovation, the elan of an entrepreneur, the ability to move boldly across disciplines and borders and the inner resources to take carge in the face of technological change.

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As Rensselaer celebrates its transformation over the last decade under The Rensselaer Plan, the Lally School of Management & Technology is celebrating a similar transformation. Today’s Lally is a very different school than the Lally one may have known in the past.

In keeping with Rensselaer’s leadership in “the application of science to the common purposes of life,” Lally’s focus on the strategic management of technology leverages the strengths of RPI, and serves a key purpose within the Institute. As Rensselaer’s business school, Lally connects the technological innovation emerging from a major research university with commercial enterprise and an understanding of global markets, so that new technologies can reach industries and consumers worldwide. Indeed, it is often through business enterprises that technology can “change the world,” and that research innovations can accomplish societal benefit.

In implementing the goal of achieving excellence as a world-class business school, Lally has undertaken a series of changes in the last five years that have strengthened both our faculty and our curriculum.

Not surprisingly, the world is beginning to take notice. We, at Lally, are proud to report that the Lally School is now ranked as a leading business school in publications such as Business Week, U.S. News & World Report, Entrepreneur magazine and The Princeton Review.

For three years in a row, Business Week has ranked Lally in the top 50

undergraduate business programs in America. Lally ranked #36 overall in Business Week’s 2009 Top Undergraduate Business Programs, and #21 for academic quality (tied with Cornell).

Business Week’s 2009 Specialty Rankings put Lally at #7 in Ethics, #7 in Calculus, #9 in Sustainability and #12 in Quantitative Methods.

U.S. News & World Report America’s Best Business Schools 2010 Ranked Lally in #27 in Entrepreneurship.

Entrepreneur Magazine’s MBA Student Survey ranked Lally in the Top 15 Business schools in Operations

Princeton Review named Lally to its “301 Best Business Schools: 2010 Edition”

Lally received an Eduniversal 4 Palmes Award as one of the Top 1000 International Business Schools

Rensselaer has achieved distinction by focusing on its unique strengths. At Lally, we have achieved success with a similar focus on interdisciplinary studies, interactive learning, and technological entrepreneurship. In addition, Lally has continued to expand our global reach and impact. Key elements of our success have been:

Building a dynamic, world-class faculty: Hired eighteen new faculty members since 2005, creating a teaching team of pre-eminent scholars and rising stars.

Creating Unique, Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs Building on Rensselaer’s Technical Strengths Lally has launched new graduate programs in Financial Engineering and Risk Analytics (with 5 Rensselaer departments) and Technology Commercialization and Entrepreneurship (with 12 Rensselaer Departments and Albany Law School) to train the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders to respond to complex and changing markets.

Expanding our Global Reach and Impact Recognizing that technology is the global ‘language’ of the 21st century, Lally offers a growing portfolio collaborative programs with enterprises and leading academic institutions in the Indian sub-continent, China, Europe, and the Middle East. We welcome a truly international student body and equip our students with the skills to work and compete in a global marketplace.

Supporting an “Innovation Ecosystem” for Technology Commercialization and Emerging Entrepreneurs Lally strives to create an environment that fosters innovation, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. Lally offers not only relevant coursework, but also connections with the entrepreneurial business community and a dynamic group of entrepreneurs in residence, as well as other out-of-classroom experiences. The Severino Center, our flagship Center of Excellence for entrepreneurial education, has built a local university-community Severino interest group (the “SIG”) with over 900 community members in the Capital District, with similar groups underway in the Silicon Valley and Europe. Lally has also developed a ‘living laboratory’ to support student entrepreneurship and technology commercialization that is called the Innovation Ecosystem, which includes a full spectrum of programs such as the Tech Launch Pad course, the SIG Breakfast and lecture series, Idea2Business, the pre-seed venture plan workshop, the Entrepreneur of the Year celebration, and the Lally Innovation Competition for MBA scholarships (http://www.lallymbacompetition.com).

Cultivating Thought Leadership in Management of Technology Programs like the Lally Innovation Series bring noted industry experts such as New York Stock Exchange Chairman Marshall Carter to campus to speak with Lally students and the Rensselaer community on current business challenges. Lally has also launched two new Centers of Excellence to further research in finance and international business: the International Center for Financial Research and the Center for Global Business and Political Economy.

Anticipating Business Education Trends: In response to market demand and changes in the global economy, Lally continues to innovate by creating accelerated and flexible graduate management degree tracks. For example, Lally has developed programs for early identification and recruiting of leadership talent, admitting a select group of recent undergraduates, as our top-tier competitors do. As part of this effort to recruit top undergrads, Lally continues to expand our co-terminal programs for Rensselaer undergraduates. For established executives, Lally has recently streamlined the Executive MBA program, allowing working professionals to earn an MBA in just 17 months. Finally, we have recently developed a 51-credit hour MBA format, which will allow qualified students to earn an MBA in as little as one year.

For further information on the Lally School of Management & Technology visit: http://www.lallyschool.rpi.edu

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