Dr. Kenneth Rother

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kenneth (Ken) Rother has over 30 years of experience as a senior executive with a deep understanding of business operations, technology-based innovation, and client management. He has built his career leveraging a strong software technology background while holding staff management positions across various industries, including computer graphics, financial services, telecommunications, internet consulting, and media. Rother served as the Senior Vice President of Digital Media at Discovery Communications. As an entrepreneur, he co-founded a software engineering startup in Toronto and joined an early-stage online media company as president and COO. Ken has successfully exited several businesses over the years, often holding SVP roles at acquiring firms for over five years. His current research interests encompass the renaissance of hardware products enabled by advances in desktop manufacturing, crowdfunding, cloud computing, electronics, and small-scale manufacturing.

Research Interests

Courses

NBA 6230 - Actualizing Startup - Part I NBA 6330 - Actualizing Startup - Part II NBA 5070 - Entrepreneurship for Scientists and Engineers NBAE 6910 - Entrepreneurship for Physical Products NBA 5185 - Green Tech Innovation Practice NBA 6910 - Physical Product Entrepreneurship NBAE 5750 - Technology Strategy NBA 3000 - Business Entrepreneurship NBA 5640 - Business Entrepreneurship

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture