About

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.

Eligibility

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Admission Requirement

We’ve simplified the admission process to help you get started quickly and easily. You can find all requirements for admission to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute below;

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 

English Language Requirement

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.

Intakes


January, 2026

From April, 2025 to November, 2025

August, 2026

From November, 2025 to June, 2026

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