personal care science

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree had strong representation at Suppliers’ Day!

Graduate students in Rutgers’ Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree program, Personal Care Science concentration, gained hands-on experience in cosmetic formulation during a three-day lab, where they developed products including face cream, lipstick, an

The "Cosmetic Quality, Safety and Global Regulation" course within the Rutgers Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree program combines classroom learning with real-world exposure to roles within the industry. The course provides students with a practical understanding of how regulatory, safety, and quality functions operate across the cosmetics industry.

On November 12, 2025, the Lifelong Learning Center welcomed students, faculty, and industry partners for Beauty Means Business: Career Paths Around the Beauty You See, an immersive professional development event hosted by Abbe Rosenthal, Assistant Director and lead of Corporate Partnerships for the Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree.

As part of the “Market Assessment and Analysis” course, taught by Professor Mark Burgess, students often engage with industry leaders who bring real-world perspectives into the classroom through guest speaker sessions. These are intentionally integrated into the curriculum to help students understand how marketing principles are applied within different sectors and consumer products. 

Research shows that 81% of adults use over-the-counter (OTC) medicines as their first defense against minor ailments. This underscores the significant role of the OTC industry in providing accessible and consumer-centric healthcare solutions.

Networking plays a crucial role in professional development, often opening doors to new connections, exciting projects, and better career opportunities. In fact, Hubspot reports that 85% of jobs are filled through networking. A referral or insight from your network can give you a significant edge in today’s competitive job market, often leading to that job offer.

The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) stands as the premier professional association for the cosmetics and personal care sector in the New York tri-state area. Annually, the organization hosts the highly anticipated NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, a flagship event renowned as a cornerstone of the North American beauty industry calendar. This year, the event took place on May 1-2 in New York City at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, marking its largest edition ever in the 45-year history.

At the Professional Science Master’s program, we provide students with invaluable exposure by welcoming industry experts into our classrooms, fost

Currently, the fragrance industry has a global revenue of 53.44 billion U.S. dollars—and that number is expected to grow. Scent is a powerful sense that can be used to evoke emotions, memories, and moods.