The Master of Business & Science degree (MBS) is part of the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) programs that brings together master’s level study in science or engineering with courses in business and policy. Rutgers is the only university in New Jersey that offers a Master of Business and Science degree. This degree involves an unprecedented number and level of partnerships at all three Rutgers campuses in Newark, New Brunswick and Camden and allows students to combine courses from all of the schools and campuses.
Professionally Guided Curriculum: The degree is a combination of an MS and MBA degree with 43 credits: 24 credits in the sciences and/or engineering and 19 credits in business. The science courses are taken within a specific concentration in areas such as the life sciences, engineering, or information technology. The science concentrations are professionally focused unlike other MS degrees that are focused on academics and research, and reflect industry trends in NJ/NY and nationwide. All MBS students complete business courses including finance and accounting, marketing, communication, leadership, and project management. Instead of a thesis, students work in teams and develop a business plan around a technology in their field. Courses are a blend of daytime, evening (for working professionals), and online classes. Part-time and full-time options are available.