Program Overview

Introduction to the Master of Business and Science Degree

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree is a Professional Science Master's (PSM) program designed to address the gap in graduate education in the sciences. This program combines graduate-level, science-based education with business knowledge, making it ideal for students pursuing STEM-based careers outside academia and industry employers looking for candidates with both scientific and business expertise.

History of the Professional Science Master's Program

The Professional Science Master's (PSM) program was created in the mid-1990s to address the growing gap in graduate education in the sciences. In 1997, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation began funding the creation of master's-level degree programs for students pursuing non-academic science-based careers. The demand for these programs grew rapidly, and from 1997 to 2010, the Sloan Foundation funded more than 100 PSM programs at over 50 universities, including Rutgers University.

Program Overview

The Rutgers Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree integrates graduate-level, STEM-based instruction with professional education directly relevant to careers in business and industry. The program offers experiential learning and networking opportunities, with a hallmark of collaboration between university professors, industry experts, and industry employers.

Program Details

• The program is part of the Professional Science Master's network, which comprises over 150 academic institutions across the country.
• The MBS degree combines graduate-level, science-based education with business knowledge, making it ideal for students pursuing STEM-based careers outside academia and industry employers looking for candidates with both scientific and business expertise.
• The program offers experiential learning and networking opportunities, with a focus on collaboration between university professors, industry experts, and industry employers.

Program Structure

• The program integrates graduate-level, STEM-based instruction with professional education directly relevant to careers in business and industry.
• The program offers experiential learning and networking opportunities, with a focus on collaboration between university professors, industry experts, and industry employers.

Program Benefits

• The program provides students with a unique combination of scientific and business knowledge, making them ideal candidates for STEM-based careers outside academia and industry.
• The program offers experiential learning and networking opportunities, allowing students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
• The program is part of the Professional Science Master's network, which comprises over 150 academic institutions across the country, providing students with access to a wide range of resources and opportunities.