Master's in Business and Science - Personal Care Science (Online)

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, offers a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across various disciplines, including liberal arts, sciences, engineering, business, and the arts. Rutgers' strengths lie in its robust research initiatives and its status as a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). With a world-class faculty and state-of-the-art research facilities, the university provides students with valuable opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and innovation. Rutgers New Brunswick's central location in the culturally rich region of New Brunswick, along with its diverse student body, creates a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Through its dedication to academic rigor, research, and a commitment to social impact, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, prepares graduates to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world at large.

The goal of the MBS Personal Care Science concentration is to educate and equip students with the skills and tools necessary to succeed in the personal care (cosmetic) industry. Students not only learn the fundamental processes and applications of personal care chemistry and formulations—including raw materials, bioactives, emulsions, hair biology, skin biology and function—with opportunities to take courses in fragrances, regulatory affairs, sustainability and colloid chemistry, but will gain fundamental knowledge of key business areas including finance and accounting, marketing, communication and leadership, ethics, intellectual property, and entrepreneurship.