Product Management Certificate

The certificate in Product Management gives graduate students in business programs a focused education on managing the kinds of systems, product development workflows, and teams found in high-tech industries.

Prepare for a future in business management with a concentration in technology and STEM enterprises. Students will learn to navigate communications with internal teams as well as external stakeholders. With the high demand for product managers, this certificate prepares students for lucrative careers with significant growth opportunities.

Courses

Required Courses

In the nine-credit program, students take:

MGT 4200 - Entrepreneurial Management

Draws upon the fundamental concepts of entrepreneurship covered in MGT3800 (Entrepreneurship) and enhances the understanding of these concepts from a strategic and entrepreneurial management point of view.

Credits: 3.0
Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-3-0)
Semesters Offered: On Demand
Pre-Requisite(s): MGT 3800

Available through Asynchronous Online Learning

Learn dedicate business skills online at your own convenience. The Product Management graduate certificate is offered through asychronous online classes. Learn at your own pace while developing the skills you need to succeed in a business world driven by tech.

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Graduate School Admissions Process

Applying to the Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts, test scores, or letters needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps.

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Graduate School Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

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Official Transcripts

Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific

Résumé / Curriculum vitae
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
GMAT/GRE: Not required

International Students

TOEFL scores as of January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 5
- For tests taken before January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 95 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 7.0

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 4.5 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis.

Certificate Admissions

Prospective Students

Prospective students and non-degree seeking students interested in obtaining a graduate certificate must apply to the certificate program using the online application.
Accelerated certificate options exist for current Michigan Tech undergraduate students in good standing and have achieved at least junior-level standing or recent bachelor’s graduates of Michigan Tech (less than two years).
The number of credits earned prior to admission that can be counted are restricted.

Current Graduate Students

Current Michigan Tech graduate students who are in a degree program do not need to formally apply. Current students must still submit the appropriate degree schedule in order to complete the certificate.

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. Our Graduate School offers over 125 certificates, master's, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.