Networking

New Jersey has been recognized as one of the most significant biotech and pharma hubs 

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, the Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree program hosted a Happy Hour for MBS students and alumni of all concentrations. This event brought together the MBS community, creating an opportunity for interdisciplinary networking and community building. Dr. Jay Goldring, MBS Assistant Professor, also joined the evening to mingle. 

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree program hosted a mixer for our students, alumni, faculty, and Industrial Advisory Board members. Held at the Zimmerli Art Museum, one of the largest and most distinguished university-based museums in the country, it was an evening of insightful conversations, meaningful connections, and leadership development.   

At the Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree program, industry needs and partnerships are embedded into the fabric of our program. We ensure our curriculum stays up to date with industry trends to prepare students for the modern workforce. Many of our courses are taught by instructors with industry expertise, and we regularly update our courses based on workforce trends.

On February 6, 2026, Master of Business and Science (MBS) students gathered for a Virtual Friday Student Huddle! This was an interactive session focused on connecting with peers, academic success, and career readiness.

Say hello to the newest Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree students! On January 30^th, we welcomed new MBS students to the spring 2026 semester at the Rutgers Lifelong Learning Center. This event brought together incoming students, faculty, and staff to kick off the semester and introduced the resources, experiences, and community that define the program. The session focused on helping students clarify their goals, connect with peers, and understand how the MBS degree supports their path from who they are today to who they want to become in the future. 

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.

Sustainability professionals face a rapidly evolving landscape—and at the Professional Science Master’s program, we equip students in our Sustainability concentration to drive innovation and lead change at the intersection of science, business, and sustainability. 

The Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) is one of the most valuable resources available to students in our program. Comprising experienced STEM professionals across a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, R&D, product development, media and television, consumer goods, and the energy sector, the IAB helps connect our students with experts in nearly every field relating to our concentrations.

On average, it takes about 10-15 years to discover a drug and bring it to market, with the cost soaring as high as $2.6 billion. It's a long, arduous, and expensive process with numerous failures and few successes. However, there's hope on the horizon. Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool to overcome these challenges.