Product Development Master of Science Degree
RIT’s dynamic product development MS integrates engineering and business courses to provide the skills needed to lead product development teams and organizations.
Overview for Product Development MS
This program is no longer accepting new student applications.
RIT's product development degree is a leadership program for experienced engineers and technical specialists who aspire to high-level positions associated with product innovation. The product development program integrates business and engineering management courses, delivering them online or on-campus so you can continue to work while taking classes.
New products and services are the lifeblood of today’s high-technology firms, and companies need more technically grounded leaders to drive the engine for business growth. RIT's product development master's integrates business and engineering courses consistent with cross-functional, end-to-end product development and the systems perspective critical to conceive, create, launch, and support today’s complex product portfolios. You will acquire the foundation skills and strategic perspective necessary to become a future leader and senior manager who drives business growth through new products and services. In short, the master's in product development program prepares today’s technical experts for successful careers as project leaders and technically grounded senior managers of their enterprises.
To stay on the cutting edge, the product development program was designed by academic and industry leaders to integrate formal education with state-of-the-art research and best practices from industry. It includes a year-long capstone project that generates significant return on investment for sponsoring organizations. Electives and the capstone project provide flexibility to tailor the program's content to specific learning objectives of students and sponsoring organizations. The master's in product development is offered fully online or as a blend of online and on-campus courses. You may start any term (fall, spring, summer) and complete courses at your own pace.
Sponsorship
Most students are sponsored by an employer who is committed to improving leadership capabilities in product development. Sponsorship includes financial support and a commitment to work with you to provide clear expectations and a well-articulated career development plan that builds upon the product development program. Candidates are welcome to sponsor themselves. You may contact Financial Aid and Scholarship for more information.
Curriculum for Product Development MS
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Note for online students
The frequency of required and elective course offerings in the online program will vary, semester by semester, and will not always match the information presented here. Online students are advised to seek guidance from the listed program contact when developing their individual program course schedule.
