On March 2nd, Professor Mark Burgess hosted a special guest speaker for his course Market Assessment and Analysis—MBS alum Kelly Patraju.

At the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program, we carefully consider industry trends and workforce demands when preparing our students for the future.

One of the many unique features of the Rutgers Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program is our abundant externship exchange program. A highlight of experiential learning, the externship exchange program partners students with corporations to gain first-hand experience in their fields.

The Professional Science Master’s program, and by extension, the Master of Business and Science  (MBS) degree, are superb opportunities for any working professional looking to expand their knowledge of business and science and connect with others looking to do the same. One specific course tailored to help students achieve these goals is called Principles of Communication and Leadership.

To facilitate experiential learning, Master of Business and Science (MBS) students finish their degrees by completing a Capstone. This project-based course serves as a culmination of skills learned throughout a student’s time in the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program. 

In this course, students demonstrate their ability to combine science and business thinking. They: 

• Identify a patented technology 

• Determine a novel use 

Experiential learning is a cornerstone of an MBS education, and we encourage our students to seek out new and exciting ways to practice what they’ve learned in a real-world environment.

Diana Fu graduated from MBS in 2022 with a concentration in

At the Professional Science Master’s program, we strive to provide our students with insight from experts. This is accomplished through our alumni-student mentoring program, guidance from our Industrial Advisory board, networking events we host, and by inviting industry professionals into our classrooms.  

Ankit Sharma, a Master of Business and Science (MBS) student, is using his data science and analytics skills to fight human trafficking. Sharma, MBS’23 was awarded a fellowship from Collaborative Solutions LLC for pinpointing human-trafficking hotspots using mapping and analysis software.  

In the Professional Science Master’s program, we strive to provide our students with opportunities for experiential learning. Professor Mark Burgess’ course Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science, a foundational MBS course, exemplifies this commitment by inviting industry professionals to provide real-world insight into the workforce.