Dual Technical Master's and
M.B.A. or M.S. Management Degrees

Today's business environment demands professionals with a combination of sharp leadership and technology management skills. Studies have shown that people with master's degree skills in engineering and business are twice as likely to become senior managers at some point in their careers. Rensselaer at Hartford recognizes this need and provides a way for students to complete two degrees simultaneously in less time than if the two were completed separately. The Dual Masters Degree program allows students to select from a family of unique programs across Management, Computer Science, Information Technology, and Engineering disciplines. Programs can be developed which combine the M.B.A. or M.S. in Management with the M.S. in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering. This allows for a 30-credit-hour M.S. degree and the 60-credit-hour M.B.A. to be completed in 72 (rather than 90) credit hours; or for two 30-credit-hour M.S. degrees to be completed in 54 (rather than 60) credit hours.

Engineering Degree Options
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering lets you choose either to strengthen your competence in a number of subjects or to specialize in depth in the areas of fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, machine dynamics, manufacturing, structures, solid mechanics, or design.The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering provides you with the appropriate physical principles and analytic tools needed in the areas of control systems, digital signal processing, and electronic circuits.The Master of Engineering in Computer and Systems Engineering focuses on the necessary systems, hardware and software tools needed in such critical areas as computer networking, software engineering, embedded systems control and automation, computer graphics, and digital control.The Master of Science in Engineering Science is a flexible, interdisciplinary degree that allows you to tailor courses to your particular requirements. Each students course of study is developed in consultation with the chair to allow a strongly directed interdisciplinary approach.

Computer and Information Sciences Degree Options
The Master of Science in Computer Science is a 30-credit-hour technical degree program. Students may select courses in software engineering, computer communication networks, computer engineering, software systems, graphical user interface, and information systems.The Master of Science in Information Technology is a 30-credit-hour technical degree program. The IT program emphasises "applied computer science" with the breadth of core courses and the opportunity for in-depth exposure in a student-selected application area, e.g. bioinformatics, database systems, networking, software design, or management information systems.

Management & Technology Degree Options
Rensselaer's Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree provides integration across disciplines and between traditional management and technical areas. Successful candidates are those who seek to mobilize technology to solve management problems and bring management insight to organizations. The Master of Science in Management degree is offered for those who prefer intensive preparation and study in a functional area of management or one focused on a particular institutional or corporate environment.

More information on the Dual Degree program can be obtained by contacting the Enrollment Management Office at (860) 548-2480 or (800) 433-4723, Ext. 2480, or E-mail: rem-info@ewp.rpi.edu

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