"The Rutgers MBS Externship Exchange program was truly one of the most formative experiences in my life. It gave me the opportunity to work closely with and learn from high level executives at Colgate Palmolive as well as within the MBS program. This program is a golden opportunity to get "real world" experience within leading companies by developing projects that truly have an impact."  - Girish Harinath, MBS Biotechnology & Genomics


Overview

Through the Rutgers Master of Business and Science (MBS) Externship Exchange program, students are matched to corporate-sponsored small projects in teams ranging from two to nine students. Taking a project from start to finish, teams are directed by both an MBS academic advisor and a mentor from the organization to which they have been assigned. This unique opportunity allows students to gain real, hands-on work experience at some of the world’s leading corporations while also receiving specialized instruction on topics including leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, and giving effective presentations. Intensive professional development workshops are a hallmark of our program. The Externship Exchange can be a gateway to the job of your dreams. What are you waiting for?


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Sample Projects

 

Bayer

Students investigated sustainable packaging solutions for Bayer’s domestic shipping supply chain.

NJ Cybersecurity & Communication Cell

Using platforms such as Chronicle, BigQuery and Looker, the student team created dashboards to display information on cyber threats for the state of NJ.

 

Conrail

Students conducted research into a railroad grade crossing safety solutions, aggregated detection and protection ideas from Europe, Asia, Australia, and the US.

PharmAllies

A regulatory compliance consulting firm specializing in Project Management, Operational Excellence, and Quality Compliance.

 

Ingredion

The team conducted research and interviewed industry experts to identify the standards of the food and beverage industry in order to help Ingredion become a more sustainable company.

RU Recreation

Students leveraged data in available reports from the Rutgers Recreation hourly payroll system to examine student employment variables and trends such as employee retention and gap semesters.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Advisory Board

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Christie Nelson,
Ph.D.
MBS Externship Exchange Director
Assistant Research Professor
MBS Analytics and MBS Cybersecurity Coordinator
cnelson@dimacs.rutgers.edu
Rutgers
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Karen Bemis,
Ph.D.
Externship Exchange Assistant Director
Assistant Research Professor
Data Visualization and Volcanology
bemis@marine.rutgers.edu
Rutgers
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Abbe Rosenthal,
MA, PCC, LCOP, DYL Certified Coach
Externship Exchange Assistant Director
Assistant Director
Corporate Engagement Specialist
abbe.rosenthal@rutgers.edu
Rutgers
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Rupa Misra,
Ed.D.
MBS Externship Exchange Advisor
UXD Concentration Advisor
rm1337@docs.rutgers.edu
Rutgers
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Lori B. Dars,
M.B.A.
Externship Exchange Advisor
Associate Director of Economic
Development and Innovation, NJAES
lori.dars@rutgers.edu
Rutgers
Brian Petrus,
PHR, MBA
Extern Advisor
Assistant Professor
Westminster College
Ivan Mera,
MBS
Extern Advisor
Exploratory Analytics/Modeling
UPS
Alissa Bookwalter,
M.Ed.
Extern Advisor
Digital Service Expert
US Digital Service
Randi Fonseca,

Extern Advisor
Recruiter
Recruitment Resources
Bryan Bischof,
Ph.D.
Extern Advisor
Head of Data Science
Weights & Biases
Ben Nelson,

Extern Advisor
VP & Senior Credit Officer
Moody’s Investors Service
Lubina Bogoeva,

Extern Advisor
Senior UX Designer
Co-chair of UXPA
Ryan Maiorano,
MBS
Extern Advisor
Data Science Analyst
Evernorth
Agnes Olszowy,

Extern Advisor
VP, Global Account Director
Symrise