Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Business and Science Degree

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree at Rutgers University offers a comprehensive program that combines technical expertise with business skills, preparing students to lead innovation in their chosen field. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to manage technical innovations and their commercial applications.

Applied Food Science and Technology Concentration

The MBS Applied Food Science and Technology concentration provides students with a comprehensive understanding of both the theory and practice behind advancements in the global food industry. This program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to manage technical innovations and their commercial applications across the field.

Skills Gained

• Build Expertise in Food Science & Safety: Gain comprehensive knowledge of food science, technology, safety, and management practices.
• Strengthen Business Foundations: Develop key business skills tailored to the needs of the global food industry.
• Drive Innovation from Concept to Market: Understand the end-to-end commercialization process and apply best practices to bring new products to life.
• Turn Ideas into Impact: Integrate scientific expertise with business knowledge to transform ideas into commercially viable solutions.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Leverage combined science and business skills to address real-world problems in the food industry.

Career Opportunities

There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Applied Food Science and Technology, including:

• Innovation and Quality Manager
• Associate Principal Scientist
• Plant Variety Examiner
• Senior Quality Analyst
• and more! Companies that hire graduates with this concentration include:
• Bakerly
• PepsiCo
• The J.M. Smucker Company
• Blue Buffalo Co
• and more!

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited university in food science or related fields such as biological sciences, chemistry, or engineering. Prerequisite coursework includes:

• Calculus I
• Organic Chemistry
• Statistics Courses/background in chemistry, biology, and engineering are highly recommended. Practical experience in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, or biotech industry is preferred.

Curriculum

The Master of Business and Science Degree curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both the technical and business aspects of the food industry.

Program Coordinators

The program is coordinated by Jay Goldring and Paul Takhistov.

Program Overview

The MBS program at Rutgers University is designed to help students bring out their strengths and work on their weaknesses, thus molding them into improved versions of themselves. Learning in-depth about food science and being exposed to the business world enhances knowledge and helps students add value to both worlds.