The curriculum of the University of Maryland Master’s of Professional Studies in Product Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic and multifaceted role of a product manager. It covers a broad range of topics to provide a holistic understanding of product development, market strategy, and effective leadership. There is a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical application, preparing students for the complex and dynamic nature of a product management role.
It combines online experiences with industry experienced faculty, self-paced coursework and connections with the University of Maryland community to link innovators from around the world. Offered through the convenience and flexibility of our 100% online learning environment, our program has been specially crafted to offer a high-quality, interactive collaboration worldwide.
Term I
Become a Product Manager
ENES660
Fundamentals of Product Management
Learn today's newest skills and tools for delivering products that customers love and that work for the business, across the product and market life cyles, diving into the competencies needed at each stage.
ENES663
Strategies for Managing Innovation
Learn how innovative leaders can use strategic management to enhance the performance of startup companies and corporate ventures.
Term II
Customer and Product Discovery
ENES664
Business Modeling and Customer Validation
Learn how to create adn deliver value for customers and how to sustainably extract value for the startup, corporate venture, or established organization.
ENES677
Data Analysis and Decision Making
Understand decision making under certainty for products, portfolios, and programs across various industries and environments.
Term III
Product Delivery
Enhance your creative problem-solving skills by discovering your personal thinking preferences, identifying and eliminating mental blocks, and elevating your communication and teaming skills.
ENES674
Managing Product Development and Operations
Explore the evolution of modern management methods for operations and product development, and learn how to effectively run large-scale product development with learn-agile enineering and operations.
Term IV
Gaining Traction & Influence
ENES667
Market Development and Commercialization
Learn the essential marketing concepts and practical commercialization strategies to bring your new venture to market.
ENES676
Negotiation and Problem Solving
Learn how to develop relationships and growth across suppliers, channel partners, and within the product enterprise by understanding deal-making, and how it creates a foundation for
Term V
Managing Products at Scale
ENES673
Financing the Product Life Cycle
Provides the essential tools and skills to build a strong financial foundation for designing, developing and managing new products within startups or established companies and organizations.
ENES680
Building and Leading Innovative Organizations
Learn how to build a scaled product enterprise. Align organizational support functions with a product framework. Build a pathway for a sustainable, value maximizing enterprise.
