Advance Your Career with Our Applied Food Science & 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. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and tools to manage technical innovations and their commercial applications across the field.
In addition to technical expertise, students build core business skills in finance, entrepreneurship, leadership, intellectual property, ethics, regulatory affairs, and artificial intelligence (AI), preparing them to lead innovation at the intersection of food science and business.

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.
Applied Food Science & Technology Careers
There are numerous job opportunities and career paths available to individuals with advanced knowledge of Applied Food Science and Technology
Titles
- Innovation and Quality Manager
- Associate Principal Scientist
- Plant Variety Examiner
- Senior Quality Analyst
- and more!
Companies
- Bakerly
- PepsiCo
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- Blue Buffalo Co
- and more!
"The MBS program at Rutgers University helped me bring out my strengths and allowed me to work on my weaknesses, thus molding me into an improved version of myself. Learning in-depth about food science and being exposed to the business world has enhanced my knowledge and helped me add value to both worlds."- Tanya Mukund, May 2020
Recommended Experience For Admission
Applicants who are unsure of their eligibility for this concentration should schedule an appointment with an enrollment specialist.
Academic
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 the following: Calculus I, Organic Chemistry, and Statistics. Courses/background in chemistry, biology, and engineering are highly recommended.
Professional
Practical experience in the food industry, pharmaceutical industry, or biotech industry is preferred.