RaW MBA Program Effectiveness Survey Data.xlsx

Advances in digital technologies are revolutionizing the business landscape at an unprecedented pace. Business schools are increasingly incorporating in-demand courses to prepare students for today’s dynamic workplace. However, whether students are equipped with the right skills and abilities for employability today remains to be questioned. This article examines the MBA program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Rensselaer at Work), an online program designed to address this challenge through an experiential and project-based learning model. Our pedagogical approach bridges theory and practice by integrating essential knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) valued by employers. We detail specific features of the program that prepare students for success, followed by preliminary insights from student feedback.