College of Engineering

Product Development

Master's: Boston, MA
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The Master of Science in Product Development is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled product engineers and managers. Product managers and engineers are the leading decision makers in many companies to guide product innovation and craft products for users.

Boston, MA
Location
Full-Time
Part-Time
Commitment
2 Years
Duration of Program
Fall, Spring
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Overview

The Master of Science in Product Development, offered through the Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education, 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. Considering new product development in a larger framework, you will learn how a venture’s strategy, vision, and core capabilities, coupled with the voice of the customer, combine to determine product strategy, and create best-in-class product portfolios. 

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Unique Features

  • As an interdisciplinary program integrated with engineering departments across the College of Engineering, you benefit from highly accomplished faculty in their fields combined with a comprehensive entrepreneurial infrastructure.

  • A variety of electives allow you to gear the program toward your career goals. You can also choose master’s thesis, project, or coursework options.

  • With the resources and expertise of the Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education—as well as opportunities with Northeastern’s university-wide entrepreneurial ecosystem—you will be enabled with interdisciplinary entrepreneurship opportunities and resources in the broadest sense, including tools, concepts, and resources to foster creativity and the ability to develop commercially viable ideas.

  • You will be able to develop your own venture and follow it through the development process as part of the core curriculum.

  • You will have the opportunity to participate in the Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education cooperative education program, working on a venture for your co-op experience.

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.

Testimonials

"The Sherman Center is where the Northeastern University community comes to learn how to build real products for the real world. The faculty and staff bring an enormous mix of product development & venture development experience, while bringing together experts from all over Boston, to educate the community on best practices and realities of bringing a product to life. All this is done in tandem and in co-locations with a community of entrepreneurs and product builders that share resources and swap advice on the challenges they face to help push each other forward."

- Mina Iskarous, COE BS/MS 2019

"The Sherman Center provides resources that foster innovation and exploration of product development, including passionate faculty and staff as well as a cutting-edge makerspace. The opportunity to solve technical problems as a team, focused on the end-user and vision of a client is a unique experience that only the Sherman Center provides. In fact, I have taken the lessons I’ve learned from the Sherman Center and applied them directly to my engineering career at a bio-tech startup."

– Kendall Meenan, COE CE 2020

"The Sherman Center, and its leader Ted Johnson, have cultivated a unique and vibrant community of builders, entrepreneurs, and those seeking a different twist on experiential learning. The Sherman Center is open to endless opportunities and is a great place to kick a new idea around to launching your venture and raising money. I highly recommend getting involved in this ecosystem regardless of where you are in your Northeastern journey or career."

Keith Corso, Founder and CEO BusRight, DMSB Finance

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Admissions

A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern—a top-ranked university—can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and hands-on professional experience in the area of your interest. Apply now—and take your career to the next level.

Program Costs

$57.6K *
Tuition

Finance Your Education We offer a variety of resources, including scholarships and assistantships.

How to Apply Learn more about the application process and requirements.

Requirements

  • Completed online application form
  • Application Fee
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resumé
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo for international applicants

Are You an International Student? Find out what additional documents are required to apply.

Admissions Details Learn more about the College of Engineering admissions process, policies, and required materials.

Admissions Dates

Applications received after the stated deadline dates will be accepted and processed as quickly as possible; however it may not be possible to have a decision rendered in time for the applicant to begin taking classes for the desired term if admitted.

Applications submitted by the referenced dates will receive full consideration for the referenced term. Applications received after the referenced dates will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Fall Semester Entry
Spring Semester Entry
Admissions Deadline
Priority/Funding Deadline: January 15
International Student Deadline: June 1
International Student Deadline Inside the U.S.: July 1
Domestic Student Deadline: August 1
Admissions Deadline
International Student Deadline: September 15
International Student Deadline Inside the U.S.: November 1
Domestic Student Deadline: December 1
Curriculum

Industry-aligned courses for in-demand careers.


For 100+ years, we’ve designed our programs with one thing in mind—your success. Explore the current program requirements and course descriptions, all designed to meet today’s industry needs and must-have skills.

 

Experiential Learning

Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The cooperative education program, also known as co-op, is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a co-op program for graduate students. Through this program, students gain professional industry experience in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum while employed from four to eight months in a wide variety of organizations, from large companies to entrepreneurial startups.

You will have the opportunity to participate in the Sherman Center for Engineering Entrepreneurship Education co-op program, working on a venture for your co-op experience as part of the academic curriculum or to work in industry in a product development role.

In 2019, the Graduate School of Engineering placed nearly 1000 students in co-op positions. We have a team that prepares students for the cooperative education experience through resumé building, developing interview skills, and guiding professional development.

Faculty

Our Faculty

Northeastern University faculty represents a broad cross-section of professional practices and fields, including finance, education, biomedical science, management, and the U.S. military. They serve as mentors and advisors and collaborate alongside you to solve the most pressing global challenges facing established and emerging markets.

Students

By enrolling in Northeastern, you’ll gain access to students at 13 campus locations, 300,000+ alumni, and 3,000 employer partners worldwide. Our global university system provides students unique opportunities to think locally and act globally while serving as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

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