Northwestern's Master of Product Design and Development Management (mpd2) program is for professionals who seek to bridge the gap between product design and product management. The curriculum is designed to assure graduates a pathway to senior management through a comprehensive understanding of the design and related business application processes.
REDEFINING
PRODUCT DESIGN
AND DEVELOPMENT
Master of Product Design and Development Management
Master of Product Design and Development Management
and product management, as well as business and financial issues. The hands-on nature of the curriculum ensures graduates are ready to lead teams and strategically-focused discussions.
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Top-tier
faculty
Learn from tenured faculty and renowned industry professionals who round out the teaching with present-day experiences and case studies.
Industry
collaboration
Enjoy mpd2's association with the Segal Design Institute which focusses on an approach to solving problems through engineering, social sciences, design and management theory.
CAREER
Success
Graduate well-prepared for the next step in your career by connecting with mpd2 and Northwestern's robust alumni networks, and through support from McCormick and Northwestern's career offices.
Top-tier Instruction
Learn from tenured faculty and renowned industry professionals who round out the teaching with present-day experiences and case studies.
Industry
Collaboration
Enjoy mpd2's association with the Segal Design Institute which focusses on an approach to solving problems through engineering, social sciences, design and management theory.
Career
Success
Graduate well-prepared for the next step in your career by connecting with mpd2 and Northwestern's robust alumni networks, and through support from McCormick and Northwestern's career offices.
Flexibility
Earn a master's with full-time study over nine months, or part-time in two years while maintaining employment.
Integrated Curriculum
Meld technical learning with STEM classes designed to drive managerial skills and graduate ready to lead the full cycle of product delivery.
Hands-on
Experience
Learn through hands-on projects incorporating design, product development, end-user research, management, and innovation.
Life-Long
Learning
As an alumnus, enjoy a life-long learning benefit that allows graduates to audit classes throughout their careers.
The mpd2 faculty and alumni come from some of the most innovative companies in the world. Students in the program learn creativity, innovation, lean design, design strategy, product innovation, end-user research, marketing, project
unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework
MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering principles and newer, emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.
WHY NORTHWESTERN?
Master of Product Design and Development Management
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A few companies that have hired our graduates
at Northwestern University
“I look at my mpd² education as a toolkit of tools and capabilities. Depending on what I’m tackling for the day, I often open up that toolbox to help me navigate those circumstances to move the category forward.”
Amber Hall (mpd2 Graduate)
PRODUCT CATEGORY LEADER, KOHLER CO.
Our Alumni
“The best mpd² students are people looking to raise their own ceiling and increase their potential. We want to prepare you by providing the best aspects of an MBA along with contemporary product design, development, and management opportunities.”
MPD2 PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Jim Wicks
Our Faculty
Why Northwestern?
Want to learn more
about our program?
A few companies that have hired
our graduates
The mpd2 faculty and alumni come from some of the most innovative companies in the world. Students in the program learn creativity, innovation, lean design, design strategy, product innovation, end-user research, marketing, project and product management, as well as business and financial issues. The hands-on nature of the curriculum ensures graduates are ready to lead teams and strategically-focused discussions.
Flexibility
Earn a master's with full-time study over nine months, or part-time in two years while maintaining employment.
Life-Long Learning
As an alumnus, enjoy a life-long learning benefit that allows graduates to audit classes throughout their careers.
Hands-on Experience
Learn through hands-on projects incorporating design, product development, end-user research, management, and innovation.
Integrated Curriculum
Meld technical learning with STEM classes designed to drive managerial skills and graduate ready to lead the full cycle of product delivery.
Want to learn more about our program?
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UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION
FALL 2022
click below to register.
Sign up to download the EDI program guide. Learn about our program, faculty, and admission process.
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unique 70/30 blend of technology and business coursework
principles and newer, emerging technologies. Business courses (30 percent) in finance, marketing, and management provide a framework for students to understand how to translate their technology ideas into practical business solutions.
MSIT provides an intensive and unique curriculum across three fundamental areas: communication systems and networks, computing systems engineering, and business and management principles. Technical courses (70 percent) focus on fundamental engineering
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Open House details
8:30 Light breakfast with MPD2 students and faculty
9:00 Observe our popular Business Model Design class in session
10:30 Program presentation and Q&A with MPD2 Director
12:00 Lunch and Q&A with MPD2 faculty and current students (optional)
Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center
2133 Sheridan Rd.
Evanston, IL 60208
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