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Participate in online, project-based graduate certficiates, degrees, and courses designed for mission-critical employees at RTX. Rensselaer, the nation's first technological research university is also the oldest learning partner with RTX. Since the inception of ESP, RTX has invested more than $55M in education with RPI and there have been over 2,600+ degrees earned – more than any other school.

Using Rensselaer’s digital classroom – the RensselaerStudio - complete projects that are applicable to your work, perfecting your abilities while simultaneously providing value back to the company. With a personalized approach from the start, Rensselaer Instructor Mentors provide industry expertise, advice, and encouragement in your work. You can take just one course at a time, enroll in a graduate certificate of your choice, or stack multiple certificates to build your own customized master’s degree.

As part of our 70-year commitment to supporting RTX professionals, employees are eligible for up to a 25% tuition discount on Rensselaer at Work graduate programs. Programs are flexible, part-time, and fully online—covering engineering, analytics, leadership, and technical change management.

RPI’s President Marty Schmidt ’81 meets Pratt & Whitney’s President Shane Eddy.

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RPI’s President Marty Schmidt ’81, Ph.D. meets with Pratt & Whitney’s President Shane Eddy to review legacy learning partnership moving forward.

Rensselaer at Work Programs

MBA for Professionals

  • 6 courses / 36 credit hours to complete the degree
  • Learn to make executive-level decisions in real-time under today’s market conditions
  • Professionals from all academic backgrounds welcome

Master of Science in Engineering Science

  • Choose 3 qualifying certificates and complete an Integrative Project to fulfill the degree requirements
  • Apply and enroll in your first certificate; you can opt in or out of the degree at any time before beginning the Integrative Project
  • Some certificates have admissions requirements and restrictions. Contact us for more details: ewp@rpi.edu

Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering and Technology Management

  • 10 courses / 30 credit hours to complete the degree
  • Complete four core courses and then choose two qualifying graduate certificates to add to your credentials and complete the degree
  • Previous engineering degree not required

Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

  • 10 courses / 30 credit hours to complete the degree
  • Using Agile project management methodologies - you plan, implement, and execute projects driving mechanical structures with greater acumen
  • Previous engineering degree or equivalent required

Graduate Certificates

  • Each certificate is three courses, nine credit hours
  • Begin the certificate of your choice in January, May, or August
  • Certificates can count towards the completion of a Master of Science in Engineering Science or a Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering and Technology Management

Connect with Us

Join us for any one of the regularly scheduled Informational Webinars hosted by the programs’ Dean and Faculty who welcome you! Plan to participate as we highlight the difference you can make by taking Rensselaer to work.

Upcoming Webinars

Tuesday, July 22, 7:00 PM
Graduate Certificates Review

Thursday, July 24, 12:00 PM
Rensselaer at Work General Program Review 

Wednesday, July 30, 12:00 PM 
Single Course Enrollment Options this Fall

Friday, August 1, 12:00 PM
Systems Engineering & Technology Management Review

Tuesday, August 5, 7:00 PM
Graduate Certificates Review

Thursday, August 7, 12:00 PM
Single Course Enrollment Options this Fall

Wednesday, August 13, 12:00 PM
MBA for Professionals Review

Friday, August 15, 12:00 PM
Analytics, Machine Learning & AI Review

Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 PM
Single Course Enrollment Options this Fall

Questions about the Employee Scholar Program (ESP) through Raytheon Technologies? 
Please contact the RTX ESP and External Learning Center Help Desk via phone at 866-683-2325, or via email at: rtxmyeducation@brighthorizons.com

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