Overview

In addition to learning about processes related to pharmaceutical development, students of the Drug Discovery and Development programme of Rutgers University will acquire fundamental knowledge of industry-related business areas including finance and accounting, entrepreneurship, communication and leadership, intellectual property, ethics, marketing, and regulatory.

Skills Gained

Through expert instruction and experiential education, students will:

Gain comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceutical science as well as industry-related business fundamentals

Gain an overview of the commercialization process

Learn about the guiding principles and best practices for product commercialization

Gain analytical and communication skills suitable for managerial and leadership positions in clinical research, clinical trials, contract research organizations, federal regulatory agencies (such as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration) and pharmaceutical marketing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ethics in Science and Technology Management

Market Assessment and Analysis for Business and Science

Science and Technology Management Capstone

Drug Development: From Concept to Market

Drug Discovery Through Preclinical Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

43 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

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Personal Statement - Personal Statement

Upload your personal statement (~500 words) in the application portal./Your personal statement should detail your reasons for pursuing the Master of Business and Science degree from Rutgers University; your short-term and long-term career plans; and how your background, experience, interests, and/or values, when combined with a MBS degree, will enable you to pursue these goals successfully.

Official Transcripts - Transcripts must be sealed and sent to the graduate admissions office at the time of applying.

Letters of Recommendation - Request two letters of recommendation (either academic or professional) in the application portal.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

37176 USD / year

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Out-of-State

37176 USD / year

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In-State

21600 USD / year

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Living costs

Newark

United States

935 - 1600 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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