Product Management
Certificate
Northeastern's Graduate Certificate in Product Management is designed for early and mid-career professionals seeking to build or expand their skills to deliver successful product initiatives from ideation to launch.
Program overview
Become a product leader
Northeastern University’s Graduate Certificate in Product Management is designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking practical, industry-ready skills in a competitive and rapidly growing field. This interdisciplinary certificate combines foundational knowledge with hands-on experiential learning, equipping you to lead product initiatives from ideation to launch.
The program focuses on building data-driven decision-making and user-centric design skills with a curriculum that stands out by offering flexible yet targeted learning that aligns with your career goals. Earning this certificate uniquely positions you to excel in product management, advance your career, and succeed in today’s evolving business landscape.
Northeastern University’s Graduate Certificate in Product Management is designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking practical, industry-ready skills in a competitive and rapidly growing field. This interdisciplinary certificate combines foundational knowledge with hands-on experiential learning, equipping you to lead product initiatives from ideation to launch.
The program focuses on building data-driven decision-making and user-centric design skills with a curriculum that stands out by offering flexible yet targeted learning that aligns with your career goals. Earning this certificate uniquely positions you to excel in product management, advance your career, and succeed in today’s evolving business landscape.
- Inclusive skill development: Tailored for professionals from diverse backgrounds—technical and nontechnical—offering a comprehensive foundation to thrive in product management.
- Customizable, experiential learning: Features a choice of specialized experiential courses aligned with career goals, drawing on the interdisciplinary expertise of four Northeastern colleges.
- Professionally relevant: Combines Northeastern’s signature industry-focused education with a streamlined curriculum designed for career impact.
- A 2022 report found that 43% of companies interviewed were planning to hire more product managers (Product School, The Future of Product Management).
- The median total annual compensation for product managers in the U.S. has risen to approximately $146,000 (Glassdoor.com, 2025).
- Tech sector roles are projected to grow 9.1% from 2022 to 2032. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2023).
Specialize in one of four industry-aligned tracks:
Design and Product Management, offered by the College of Arts Media and Design, focuses on integrating user-centered design principles into the product development process, helping students turn customer insights into compelling, intuitive experiences.
Product Analytics, offered by the College of Professional Studies, emphasizes how to harness data to guide product decisions, optimize features, and measure performance. Learn to make smarter, faster decisions grounded in real-world user behavior.
Product Innovation Management, offered by D’Amore-McKim School of Business, explores how to identify opportunities, manage risk, and drive innovation across product lines. Students will learn to lead bold, market-shaping initiatives and business model innovation from concept to execution.
Technical Product Management, offered by the College of Engineering, is designed for those working with engineering or technical teams looking to bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. Students will gain tools to translate customer needs into clear product specifications, technical features, and product roadmaps.
Admissions
Apply to the program
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
A graduate degree or certificate from Northeastern can accelerate your career through rigorous academic coursework and real-world professional experience in your area of interest. Apply to take your career to the next level.
Fall term
| Application deadline for international students outside the U.S.: | May 1 |
| Application deadline for international students inside the U.S.: | May 1 |
| Application deadline for domestic applicants: | August 1 |
Spring term
| Application deadline for international students outside the U.S.: | October 1 |
| Application deadline for international students inside the U.S.: | October 1 |
| Application deadline for domestic applicants: | December 1 |
Application form
Application fee
Resumé
English language proficiency exam required.
International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency, in line with college requirements.
Official transcripts showing degree conferral of bachelor's degree by the end of the first term.
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.)
Program objectives
Prepare for success
The program delivers a strong foundation and in-demand skills that prepare you to excel in diverse professional contexts through industry-aligned, practice-based coursework.
This certificate equips you to excel in technical and nontechnical product management roles. It is designed for learners of all experience levels, regardless of your starting point.
Gain industry-aligned skills designed for career advancement. Select from four one-credit experiential courses built to draw on cross-functional expertise.
The certificate can be completed in as little as four months. Quickly amplify your existing career or transition into product management roles.
If you are looking to build new skills with immediate career return, this certificate program is for you. Add the concentration to your current master’s degree, or earn it as a standalone.
Degree building
Stack your certificate
Earning a graduate certificate is a fast and affordable way to acquire specialized skills while building toward your master’s degree. Upon completion of this certificate program, you may be able to apply your credits to an eligible master’s program, saving time and money on your degree.
Some of the eligible master’s programs for this certificate include:
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Master of Science in Human Resources Management
- Master of Science in Regulatory Affairs
- Master of Professional Studies in Applied Logistics
- Master of Professional Studies in Analytics
- Master of Science in Management
- Full-Time MBA
- Part-time MBA
- Master of Science in Business Analytics
- Master of Science in Engineering Management
Contact your student advisor or an enrollment counselor to learn more about eligibility requirements.
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Cost of attendance
Tuition and financial aid
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$12,144 - $13,156Tuition in USD
Estimated Total Tuition
This is an estimate based on the tuition rates for Academic Year 2025-2026 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time. Select programs at select campuses offer additional scholarships of up to 25% off the listed price for domestic students studying on campus. For more detailed information, please visit Student Financial Services.
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