Advanced Professional Studies at Rensselaer Email Format
Higher EducationConnecticut, United States2-10 Employees
Advanced Professional Studies at Rensselaer is a Hartford, Connecticut branch of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute that has served working professionals since 1955. It offers a Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering with concentrations in Structures, Energy, and Design and Manufacturing, alongside a Master of Information Technology with concentrations in Data Science and Analytics and Web Science. These programs are delivered in a blended learning format that connects learners with the Troy campus, RPI faculty, and industry partners. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is described as the oldest technological research university in the United States, pursuing the transfer of research and teaching into practical applications. The Hartford Campus and Groton Site have provided advanced professional education since 1955, linking to the Troy curriculum, and recent industry collaborations—such as a Titomic Limited partnership to develop lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing applications—illustrate ongoing external engagement.