January, 2026
From April, 2025 to November, 2025
The
Lally School of Management at RPI Combine business acumen with life sciences
expertise to launch biotech startups, commercialize innovations, and drive
healthcare advancements with the STEM-designated MBA in Management with a
concentration in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship. The STEM-designated MBA in Management with a concentration in Life
Sciences Entrepreneurship is designed for professionals looking to transform
invention into entrepreneurship. This program provides a strong foundation in
biotech commercialization, venture financing, and healthcare innovation,
preparing students for leadership roles in biopharmaceuticals, healthcare
consulting, and venture capital. This one-year program offers flexibility,
allowing students to complete their degree in three consecutive semesters
(fall, spring, summer or spring, summer, fall). Alternatively, students can
choose an extended format, spreading their studies over three non-consecutive
semesters (fall, spring, fall or spring, fall, spring) to better balance their
academic and professional. Graduates of the
MBA in Life Sciences Entrepreneurship will learn how to evaluate, fund, and
scale life sciences startups.
Career
Path
Career
path includes Founder/CEO of Biotech or MedTech Startup, Chief Business Officer
(Life Sciences, Venture Capital Associate (Biotech Focus), Director of Business
Development (Pharma/Biotech),Innovation Manager (Healthcare Sector), Strategic
Partnerships Manager (Life Sciences), Entrepreneur-in-Residence (Life Sciences
Incubator), Life Sciences Strategy Consultant, Licensing and IP Manager, Commercialization
Specialist (Biotech Products), Market Access Manager (Pharmaceuticals), Clinical
Trials Business Manager, Technology Transfer Officer, Product Manager
(Biotech/MedTech), Regulatory Affairs Business Strategist, Business Model
Innovation Analyst, Scientific Portfolio Manager.
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.
From April, 2025 to November, 2025
From November, 2025 to June, 2026