Overview

The Master of Science in Product Development is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled product engineers and managers. Leaders in many companies are the product managers and engineers guiding product innovation and crafting products for users.

With a core curriculum of entrepreneurial engineering and product development, you will be prepared with knowledge of the total life cycle product development system, as well as integrating management and (systems) engineering elements to establish the foundation for the systems approach needed to conceive, create, launch, and support products and platforms.

Career outlook

The U.S. technology industry market is estimated at $1.6 trillion in 2021, according to Zippia, with a 6% growth rate. Additionally, job growth for product managers is expected to be similar to managing occupations, with a growth rate of 8% between 2019-2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Product managers are the fourth highest in-demand job in Silicon Valley, and Boston is a high-tech hub of innovation.

This program is visa-eligible at Northeastern University campuses in the United States and Canada.

Disclaimer: Visa eligibility may vary by location and individual circumstances. Applicants are responsible for verifying the most up-to-date visa regulations with the relevant visa or immigration agency before applying.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Customer-Driven Technical Innovation for Engineers
Engineering Product Design Methodology
Iterative Product Prototyping for Engineers
Product Development for Engineers
Design, Manufacture, and Evaluation of Medical Devices
Platform Innovation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International

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Final Deadline: International Students Inside the US - July 1 for Fall
International Students Inside the US - December 1 for Spring

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Completed online application form
Two letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all institutions attended
The Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) is a required assessment of all transcripts and documents from non-U.S. accredited post-secondary education institutions. (Review the FCE requirements by country.)
Statement of purpose
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Tuition Fees

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30864 USD / year

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30864 USD / year

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30864 USD / year

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Living costs

Boston

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1560 - 3239 USD / month

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