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The Eberly College of Science

Science BS/MBA
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Consider joining a tight-knit community of Penn State scientists in a tailored, mentored, accelerated program that helps you reach a graduate degree in less time.

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B S M B A students admiring the view of the Empire State Building from a nearby skyscraper.
Program Information

Students complete many of the same science courses as students majoring in specific science disciplines. At the same time, they participate in professional development activities through three semesters of internship and cooperative education work experiences to prepare them for entry into Smeal’s M.B.A. program.

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Led by seasoned science business professionals, the BS/MBA Program prepares outstanding and highly motivated individuals the opportunity to combine an undergraduate degree in Science with a graduate degree in Business, preparing them to be future leaders who are grounded in both. 

Program Leadership

Program overview video

Take an in-depth look at the program, what it has to offer, and the success of our students.

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David DeFelice Student Profile

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Ritu Saxena Student Profile

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The recent B S M B A trip to New York City.
BS/MBA Professional Development

Students in the Science BS/MBA Program participate in a number of professional development activities that will prepare them not only for entrance into the M.B.A. portion of the program, but also for life.

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Penn State, the Eberly College of Science, and the Smeal College of Business provide outstanding and highly motivated students with the opportunity to combine an undergraduate degree in Science with a graduate degree in Business, preparing them to be future leaders who are grounded in both.

Program Partners

Program Spotlight

Eberly's integrated BS / MBA program accelerates science students’ path to business professions.

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Applying Science to Business

BS/MBA student Gwen Yetter received the Cooperative Education Student Achievement Award from CEIA for her internship at Merck.

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Undergraduate Gwen Yetter honored with Cooperative Education Student Achievement Award

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From Science to Business: Meet Three Students in the B.S./M.B.A. Program