Master of Science in Product Management
What Is a Master’s Degree in Product Management from Carnegie Mellon?
The MS in Product Management is a one-year interdisciplinary program that includes the perfect combination of business, technology, design, and leadership skills—offered jointly by the Tepper School of Business and the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University
In addition to coursework, the MS in Product Management provides students with hands-on experience, an internship, and a capstone project. Graduates often cite the integration of design and user experience as uniquely valuable takeaways of the program. The MS in Product Management is more in-depth than certificate programs and other business degrees that may lead to product management roles and provides students with full access to all Carnegie Mellon University resources.
Why choose Carnegie Mellon’s MS in Product Management?
The MS in Product Management will prepare you for a great career.
- Learn and develop the skills every product manager needs and every employer wants.
- Gain valuable hands-on experience through interactive studio classwork, internships, and capstone projects with corporate sponsors.
- Learn from great faculty, coaches, and staff who understand what product managers need both in the classroom and beyond.
Carnegie Mellon University is...
#1
Artificial Intelligence
School*
#1
Computer Science
School*
#1
Human-Computer
Interaction Institute**
#9
Tepper School of Business***
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Education and Experience that Employers Want
The MS in Product Management curriculum integrates the knowledge and skills product managers need along with real-world experience and experiential learning.
- Business fundamentals for product managers
- Team management and communication
- Technology and artificial intelligence for product managers
- Human-centered design (human-computer interaction, user interface/user experience)
Get Ready for Your Career with World-Class Resources
$130,963
Accepted Offers
86.67%
Your Journey Extends Beyond the Classroom
We also collaborate with the MS in Product Management student advisory committee to sponsor events that bring more to the program than academics, such as:
- Industry conferences
- Guest speakers—past guest speakers have included authors, product heads, and company directors
- Product workshops
- Product competitions and social events
Education Is a Big Investment—Does an MS in Product Management Make Sense for Me?
The MS in Product Management interdisciplinary program allows students to learn what they need to get started in their product management careers without spending a lot of time in the classroom. Our graduates work for companies that include banking, gaming, retail, and technology, and product managers work at employers all over the United States and the world.
The MS in Product Management is the best investment many aspiring product managers can make. Product managers are well-respected, upwardly mobile, and earn attractive salaries. The one-year program and the reasonable cost of living in Pittsburgh is hard to beat.
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