Master of Business and Science (MBS) Learning Objectives

The Rutgers Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree treats business and leadership as a core part of the program. Learning outcomes include:

• Development of an applied technical specialization in a concentration/area of Life Sciences, Engineering, or Computer and Information Sciences
• Good analytical, oral, and written communication skills
• the connection between technology and business and how technical work impacts the business of organizations
• fundamental concepts of marketing, business strategy, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• finance and accounting basics, able to assess the financial aspects of a new scientific venture or project and make recommendations for investments and payback
• the leadership skills needed to inspire, motivate, and coach individuals and teams
• the core elements required to design and operate an effective, science-driven organization and how to diagnose and solve organizational problems
• the core elements of a business plan and how to plan, execute, and run a project that helps translate a real technology from idea to commercialization