The Master of Business and Science is a Professional Science Master's degree combining graduate level science/engineering courses with courses in business. This combination prepares students with the necessary business and entrepreneurial skills that are needed for all careers today.Over 70% of scientific job postings also list business/soft skills such as budgeting, finance, project management, communication, and leadership. Courses covering these areas are included in the MBS degree.

Yes! Many of our current students are working professionals and need to register as part-time students.  The courses you will need to take to graduate are offered in the evenings and/or weekends. Requirements are different for international students. 

To view a list of our fully online programs, click here.

The 2019-2020 tuition is $1,015/credit in-state, $1,256/credit out-of-state, and $900/credit for online students (in-state or out-of-state). This does not include other fees, which may apply. 

Tuition for the MBS is assessed on a per-credit basis and in-state and out-of-state tuition costs vary. Tuition charges are set in July and a full listing of tuition prices for graduate students at Rutgers can be found here. The MBS tuition is listed on the spreadsheet found under New Brunswick Campus Graduate students.

Graduate students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for grants, loans, and part-time employment by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) here.

Students with a 3.5 GPA or higher may qualify for a limited number of fellowships. We offer two types of fellowship programs -- (1) an internship (2) a general fellowship 

The MBS degree does not require a research thesis. However, students are required to complete a capstone course that involves working in teams, writing and presenting a business case/plan.

Most full-time students complete the degree requirements in 18 months to two years and part-time students usually take 2-4 years to complete the degree. Students can attend summer and winter session courses in addition to the fall and spring terms.

No, it is a Professional Science Master's degree. For those interested in pursuing research careers, please visit the School of Graduate Studies to explore master's and doctoral programs.

The MBS is a combination of a science master's with business courses. It is a Master of Science degree -- and has a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) CIP code (for visa purposes). The degree is offered by the Graduate Schools on all three Rutgers campuses. The business curriculum contains courses from the Rutgers Business School (RBS-Newark/New Brunswick), the Camden Business School, and The School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR). Certain courses that relate to cutting-edge technology are also offered by the PSM Program which is an accredited Graduate Program. Students interested in taking only business courses should see the MBA program at Rutgers Business School and Camden Business School.

Requests for verifications are received by the Registrar's Office from external agencies such as credit card companies, prospective employers, lending institutions, state departments of higher education, government agencies, students, and others. In order to expedite processing the large number of verification requests received, a standard computer generated form letter has been adopted to provide information generally requested by external agencies instead of completing every specialized form received individually.

Link: http://nbregistrar.rutgers.edu/grad/enrollver.htm

If no decision has been made, the student can send an e-mail to the Graduate Admissions Office to Stephanie Persing at stephanie.persing@rutgers.edu(link sends e-mail) and request that the application be moved to the MBS degree program.  You will need to include your RUID number in order for this transfer to take place.

Earning a double Master's degree is a personal choice. If you decide to pursue a double Master's degree, with the approval of your MBS curriculum advisor, you can count up to 12 credits of graduate work toward the MBS degree. For these purposes, the MBS is equivalent to an MS degree. If you are interested please contact our office.

The Certificate Program in Science & Technology Management is designed to introduce students to the management of science and technology. There are 19 credits required to earn this certificate. Certificate requirements include courses in financial management, marketing, communication and leadership, management of science/technology, ethics, and a capstone course in entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship.

The Certificate Program is part of the Graduate School New Brunswick and courses are offered through the Rutgers Business School (RBS) and the School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR). This certificate is available to non-matriculated students, as well as graduate students. It is of interest to student who are pursuing Ph.D. degrees but who are interested in pursuing careers in Industry or starting companies.

No. Like any Master's degree program, you will have to formally apply to the Graduate School to be accepted for the Master of Business and Science degree. The credits will transfer over. For those interested in the degree, it is best to apply after taking 12 credits.

The MBS degree is a Professional Science Master's degree.

The Professional Science Master's (PSM)(link is external) is a national initiative  that began with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation establishing PSM programs at different institutions across the country.  "Professional Science Master's degrees are designed in partnership with employers and feature learning in real-world environments. They educate science professionals to meet the STEM workforce demands of the 21st century." - www.professionalsciencemasters.org The actual degree names vary among the different universities offering this degree. Here at Rutgers, we have decided to call it a "Master of Business & Science" to reflect the expertise our students will have after completing the program. Our science concentrations have been approved by the PSM National Office and bear the PSM logo. Please see here(link is external) for more information about PSM affiliation ("accreditation" process). The Rutgers PSM program is also an active member of the National Professional Science Master's Association.

Yes, the MBS is a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) degree and is eligible for STEM OPT extension for international students.

We offer weekly live information session webinars hosted by our MBS Staff. You will have an opportunity to participate in the Q&A session following the webinar. Please click on this link to register for the webinar.

Yes, the MBS program offers full-time and part-time options. 9 credits or more per semester is considered full-time and anything less is considered as part-time. Part-time students can register for a minimum of 1 credit per semester.

You can schedule an in-person or over the phone appointment with an MBS advisor using the Request an appointment with an advisor page.

Yes, you can transfer a maximum of 12 credits. Please visit this link for more information.

Since most of our students are working professionals, the classes are scheduled generally in the evenings from 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM