Advance Your Career with Our Applied Computing Concentration
The MBS Applied Computing concentration is designed for students who want to gain programming expertise without a prior background in computer science. It’s also ideal for working professionals with scientific experience who want to strengthen their computational and programming skills to enhance their technical and analytical capabilities.
In addition to hands-on computing instruction, the program builds essential business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), preparing graduates to lead innovation at the intersection of technology, science, and business.
The Benefits of our In-Person/Hybrid Learning Experience
Engage directly with faculty, peers, and real-world technology through labs, workshops, and collaborative projects.
Build lasting professional relationships and receive personalized mentorship from industry experts and academic leaders.
Take advantage of on-site resources, events, and experiential opportunities that enrich learning beyond the classroom.
Skills Gained
Combine Computing & Business Expertise
Learn to integrate computing skills with business knowledge and information technology applications.
Master Modern Programming
Develop proficiency in state-of-the-art programming methods and tools used across industries.
Build a Broad Business Foundation
Gain essential understanding of finance, accounting, marketing, communication, leadership, management, ethics, best practices, and entrepreneurship.
Where our Applied Computing Alumni Work
The computing and programming employment opportunities are numerous and are expected to increase in the coming years. Students who graduate are qualified to work in the financial industry, engineering industry, IT industry, and many STEM-based, science-intensive disciplines.
Titles
- Unit Computing Manager
- IT Manager
- Technical Consultant
- Application Developer
- and more!
Companies
- Aon
- LS Technologies
- Rutgers University–Camden
- AWeber Communications
- and more!
“The Master of Business and Science (MBS) is without a doubt one of my best academic decisions...The classes I have taken, particularly the business classes, have given me so much knowledge and insight on how to be a better and more efficient member of an organization." -Adolfo Pertuz, Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree Graduate
Recommended Experience For Admission
Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility for this concentration should schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist.
Academic
Applicants are expected to have an undergraduate degree in a scientific or engineering field, with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. An undergraduate degree in Computer Science is not a requirement. However, all applicants are expected will need to possess the following background in basic mathematics:
One year of calculus (the equivalent of the calculus sequence 50:640:121, 122) and related math courses including Probability and Statistics (the equivalent of 50:960:283, 284 or 50:960:336), and Linear Algebra (the equivalent of 50:640:250).
Professional
All professional experience will be considered as part of the application process.