Program Overview
The Product Development at Rochester Institute of Technology is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Product Development programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Rochester, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Product Development programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Excellence in New Product Development
- Engineering of Systems I
- Engineering of Systems II
- Decision and Risk Benefit Analysis
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Systems and Project Management
- Project Management
- Marketing Concepts and Commercialization
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
To be considered for admission to the MS program in product development, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) in engineering (or a related scientific or technical field),
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0,
- Have at least two years of experience in product development or a related business environment,
- Submit official transcripts (in English) of all previously completed undergraduate and graduate course work,
- Submit one professional recommendation,
- Submit a current resume, and
- Complete a graduate application.
Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis. No graduate entrance exam is required, although candidates are welcome to support their application with results from the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, United States
private research university in Rochester, New York, USA, founded 1829
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months
