Elevate your professional journey with Carnegie Mellon’s M.S. in Product Management (MSPM) program: An intensive, 12-month, full-time degree that combines technical expertise, leadership skills, and real-world experience. Offered by the #1-ranked School of Computer Science and the #9-ranked Tepper School of Business, this master's degree in product management provides the foundation you need to thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

• Duration: 12 months
• Start Date: January
• STEM Designated: STEM-certified for international student benefits
• Tuition: $75,834
• Career Support: Access one-on-one coaching and dedicated career counseling through the Tepper School Masters Career Center

Carnegie Mellon’s MSPM program combines rigorous coursework with hands-on experience to provide a powerful skill set. Through an immersive capstone project and summer internship, students gain invaluable industry expertise, preparing them to excel in competitive, high-growth fields.

Global Network

Accelerated Program for Ambitious Professionals

Expert Faculty and Resources

Tap into Carnegie Mellon’s alumni network, with deep roots in Pittsburgh’s tech ecosystem and connections extending to Silicon Valley and leading global tech hubs.

Learn from thought leaders in product management courses while leveraging CMU’s cutting-edge facilities and career support.

Complete your degree in just one year and fast-track your path to leadership roles in product management.

Interdisciplinary Excellence & Top-Ranked Schools

Immersive Learning & Career Development

Gain expertise through courses taught across three of CMU’s leading schools—the School of Computer Science, the Tepper School of Business, and the Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII)—to develop a rare combination of technical fluency and leadership capabilities.

Secure a competitive edge through:

• A summer internship with well-recognized tech companies
• A capstone project tackling real-world product challenges
• Courses that ensure graduates are prepared for impactful careers in technology, business, and beyond.

Carnegie Mellon’s MSPM program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that blends specialized courses in business, technology, design, and leadership to prepare students for success in competitive product management roles.

Summer Internship: Apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while building your professional network and enhancing problem-solving abilities.

Capstone Project: Tackle a large-scale, real-world product management challenge, working with well-known companies to develop innovative solutions and demonstrate your expertise.

Leadership Development: Participate in Tepper’s Accelerate Leadership Center and mentorship opportunities to refine your leadership style.

Today’s companies seek product managers with the skills to drive growth and innovation. Carnegie Mellon MSPM graduates meet this demand, bringing the expertise to:

1. Understand customer needs.
2. Lead diverse, cross-functional teams.
3. Deliver impactful business value.

CMU MSPM graduates have been hired by influential companies, including:

• Walmart
• Microsoft
• Intuit
• Amazon
• Home Depot
• PayPal 

• Ford
• Meta
• HP
• Cisco
• Indeed
• Dell

$152,500*

Median Starting Salary, Class of 2024

$85,000–$214,000*

Starting Salary Range, Class of 2024

*By six months after graduation for the Class of 2024 according to MBACSEA reporting standards.

The Master of Science in Product Management is ideal for individuals with a bachelor's degree who are looking to:

• Transition from technical fields, such as engineering or development, into leadership roles in product management.
• Move from non-technical roles like marketing or finance to leading technical teams.
• Build on their existing experience with formal training to excel in product management roles.

If you’re looking to advance your career, gain specialized product expertise, and make an impact in tech and beyond, Carnegie Mellon’s MSPM program is for you.

Apply now to join the next cohort of innovative product managers at Carnegie Mellon University for the Spring 2026 semester. The application deadlines are as follows:

Round 1: May 6, 2025

Round 2: July 7, 2025

Round 3: September 1, 2025

Round 4: September 29, 2025

Rolling Applications: Beginning September 30, 2025

Classes begin in January 2026.

Explore program details and apply now to get started.

Sources

#1 Best Computer Science School, U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

#9 Best Business School, Bloomberg. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

7% job growth (2023-33)/$98,580 median annual salary (2023)/973,600 jobs (2023) for project management specialists, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved January 8, 2025.

3% job growth (2023-33)/ $116,970 median annual salary (2023) | 230,100 jobs (2023) for industrial production managers, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on January 8, 2025.

17% job growth (2023-2033)/ $169,510 median annual salary/613,500 jobs (2023) for computer and information systems managers, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Retrieved on January 8, 2025.

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