The world is changing at an unprecedented rate, and the Professional Science Master’s program is committed to preparing students for the modern workforce. As part of this mission, we frequently reevaluate our curriculum to ensure we equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. For students in our Personal Care Science concentration, we’ve introduced the new course, Special Topics: New Technologies in Personal Care Science.

Did you know that mindfulness and meditation can help you  

In 2023, the global over-the-counter (OTC) drug market was valued at $49.68 billion—and that number’s projected to continue growing. On November 16^th, 2023, the Professional Science Master’s program spotlighted this unique industry by inviting three esteemed speakers to share their insights with students.  

On November 9^th, 2023, students in Professor Mark Burgess’ course Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science were invited to step into the role of a marketing consultant for an internationally known furniture and home goods retailer: IKEA.

The Professional Science Master's program allows students to learn from industry experts. We provide our students many opportunities to do so through our alumni-student mentoring program, mixers with our Industrial Advisory board, networking events, and by inviting industry professionals into our classrooms. 

The Rutgers Professional Science Master’s program has a thrilling new addition. We are excited to welcome Lars Sorensen as a new faculty member! Sorensen is joining us as an Assistant Teaching Professor. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in computer science and education to our program.  

In our popular course Principles of Communication and Leadership, Professor Kathleen Cashman teaches her students that leaders are learners.

Halloween is a time for spooky, scary, and—most importantly—fun celebrations! On October 30^th, we hosted a very special event for MBS students at the Rutgers Inn and Conference Center: a scary movie night for all our horror fans! 

After a vote on our Instagram, students decided to watch The Nun II. This American gothic supernatural film is a sequel to The Nun and an installment in The Conjuring series.  

The Rutgers Professional Science Master’s program offers students opportunities to explore critical issues linked to their fields. One such issue is sustainability, a factor that is of growing importance. New Jersey is committed to reducing carbon emissions and combatting climate change.

Since our program’s inception in 2010, all MBS students have finished their degree by completing our Capstone. In this distinctive course, students work in teams to choose an emerging science-derived intellectual property (IP) and develop a business plan to take this IP to market. Capstone allows students to practice skills learned throughout the MBS education, using knowledge of both science and business to commercialize successfully and manage the development of science-intensive enterprises.