The California State University

"California State University is the largest statewide higher education system in the nation to launch the prestigious Professional Science Master's Degree program on multiple campuses. Grant support of $1.365 million from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has helped support PSM program development on 14 campuses, with the program projected to expand to include all or most of the university's 23 campuses."

The HBCU Mid-Atlantic Professional Science Master's Alliance

"Welcome to the HBCU Mid-Atlantic Professional Science (PSM) Master’s Alliance, a group of predominantly Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, which are partnering to develop and offer new Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree programs.

The HBCU Professional Science Master's Alliance of the eight Mid-Atlantic colleges/universities was formed on July 10, 2009, to identify and develop viable PSM degree programs at member HBCU's with the goal of increasing qualified, workforce-ready professionals who are prepared to fill the diverse needs of the current workforce."

National Association of System Heads

"As the demand for science-trained business professionals continues to grow, there will be an increasing need for Professional Science Master's Degree Programs. The NASH website seeks to inspire and facilitate the rapid development of system-wide and state-wide PSM initiatives by providing resources and information relevant to developing additional system-wide initiatives."

The Oregon PSM Initiative

"Oregon was chosen as one of five states to participate in the National Governors Association Policy Academy on State Strategies to Meet Emerging Workforce Needs through the PSM  in 2008. The following year, the Oregon University System launched a statewide PSM program development initiative with support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Seven campuses are currently involved in developing new PSM programs in collaboration with regional industries.

Oregon’s PSM initiative fosters collaborative innovations in education by facilitating discussions among universities, businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations and affiliated associations to better meet the state’s economic and workforce development needs."

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

"The Master of Business and Science is a new degree at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The MBS degree is part of a national movement of Professional Science Master’s programs that brings together master’s level study in science or engineering with “plus” courses in business and policy.The Master of Business and Science degree offers concentrations in areas such as Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Food Science, International Agriculture, Statistics and Biostatistics, and Sustainability (listed in the left menu). Additional concentrations are being developed.

The Professional Science Master’s Program at Rutgers is a combination of an MS and MBA degree with 43 credits: up to 24 credits in the sciences and/or engineering and 19 credits in business. The business and policy component of the degree consists of core courses in finance and accounting, marketing, communication and leadership, management of science and technology electives, ethics and a capstone course, teaching entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship."

The State University of New York

"Regional industry partnerships between SUNY campuses, industry and regional development agencies are an integral component of the strategy to promote economic growth in New York State. Additionally, these partnerships are critical to the success of PSM programs. Regional industry partners serve on PSM program advisory councils that provide guidance on emerging skill sets and workforce needs, facilitate degree development and promote feedback on program performance. Most importantly, industry partners help provide internship and employment opportunities for program graduates."

The State University System of Florida

"This two-year degree includes four key elements: 1) industry advisory board; 2) in-depth study in a science driven field; 3) industry internship; and 4) professional development courses intended to emphasize written and oral communication, leadership, business, and team-building skills. The State University System of Florida will offer 28 PSM programs at 10 state universities."

The University of North Carolina

"As part of “UNC Tomorrow,” the strategic plan of the University of North Carolina, many of the 16 UNC campuses are developing and implementing PSM programs. North Carolina State University, which has many years of experience with PSM programs and building employer alliances, is leading the UNC PSM effort by providing multiple services to UNC campuses with PSM programs."