Certificate in Science and Technology Management

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Certificate in Science & Technology Management

New Brunswick

The aim of the Certificate in Science and Technology Management is to upgrade the worker's skills and add to the Talent Network. It is available to qualified individuals  interested in taking the business component of the MBS degree* and to students who are already pursuing a graduate degree at Rutgers (such as a PhD). It prepares professionals to take on managerial and leadership roles in a company. It is a 19 credit certificate with courses in Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Ethics, Communications, 2 electives, and a capstone course. Students must also attend a colloquia over the course of their studies (6 in total).

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Current Rutgers Graduate Students:: Interested students must apply to the certificate program before registering for classes.  ***

Please see the Admission page for more information on how to apply to the program.

The goals of this program are to teach students:

  • To understand the connection between technology and business and how technical work impacts the business of organizations.
  • To understand the fundamental concepts of innovation, entrepreneurship, marketing, business strategy, and commercialization of research.
  • To understand the basic concepts of financial management and able to assess the financial aspects of a new scientific venture or project and make recommendations for investments and payback.
  • To learn the basics of management of science & technological projects and programs.
  • To acquire and develop leadership skills of inspiring, motivating, directing and coaching individuals and teams.
  • To develop good oral and written communications skills
  • To understand the core elements required to design and operate an effective, science-driven organization and how to diagnose and solve organizational problems.
  • To master the core elements of a business plan and be able to demonstrate this using a real technology.

For cost per credit, please visit our Finance page.

Listed below are required courses for the Certificate in Science & Technology Management for New Brunswick and Camden. 

BUSINESS - NEW BRUNSWICK

Course
 Title
 Comments
Finance & Accounting (3 credits)
16:137:530
 Principles of Finance and Accounting for Science/Technology (3)
 Mandatory for all students
Marketing (3 credits)
22:630:586
 Marketing for Decision Making (3) or Mini-MBA Strategic Marketing
 Mandatory for all students
Communication & Leadership (3 credits)
16:137:502 Principles of Communication & Professional Development for Science & Technology Management (3)
 Mandatory for all students
Science & Technology Management Electives (6 credits -select 2 courses)

 See Course Listing for the MBS Business Curriculum
 Students select 2 courses
Ethics & Professionalism (1 Credit)
16:137:500

Ethics for Science & Technology Management (1) ***

 Mandatory for all students
 16:137:503 Colloquium in Professionalism for Science & Technology (0)
 Mandatory for all students
Capstone
The capstone course is a project-based course covering the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, innovation commercialization, and intellectual property. Students are expected to work on team projects analyzing technology innovations and creating business plans. At least 3 of the core classes must be completed before the capstone course.
16:137:600 Science & Technology Management Capstone (3)
Mandatory for all students

*This certificate is open to non-matriculated students who have a graduate degree and/or have significant work experience. However, not all courses are available to non-matriculating students. Please contact our office for more information.

***Students who already completed ethics training as part of their Ph.D. support are waived from this requirement.

 A full listing of courses is shown under the Business Curriculum for the Rutgers MBS program.In addition, courses through continuing studies such as the MiniMBA and Sustainability, can also be used as electives. Please contact us for more information.

Please see the Admission page for more information on how to apply to the program.

***Current supported Ph.D. students MUST have the approval of their advisor and program director before applying to the certificate.