Introducing the Product Management program that puts entry-level product managers on a path to a Master’s degree. After the certification sequence, dig deeper into product management. Coursework builds a broad business foundation that emphasizes innovation.


14-week Certification

Required Courses – Enroll for Spring 2024 (15 credits)
  • MGT 5500 Data Analytics and Excel Fundamentals (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5501 Principles of Product Management for Manufactured Goods (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5502 Project Management Fundamentals (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5503 Product Marketing for Manufactured Goods (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5504 Engineering and (3 cr.) Manufacturing Foundations (3 cr.)

Master’s

Required Courses – Beginning Spring 2025 (15 credits)
  • MGT 5500 Data Analytics and Excel Fundamentals (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5501 Principles of Product Management for Manufactured Goods (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5502 Project Management Fundamentals (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5503 Product Marketing for Manufactured Goods (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5504 Engineering and (3 cr.) Manufacturing Foundations (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5010 Innovative Leadership (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5050 Financial Analysis for Decision Making (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5120 Disruptive Innovation (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5505 Advanced Product Management for Manufactured Goods (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5110 Design, Innovation and Sustainability (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5030 Strategic Market Analysis (3 cr.)
  • MGT 5506 Product Management Experience (3 cr.)

Course Descriptions>

Current students: You should follow the official College Catalog from the year you entered Carthage and work with your advisors and the department chair to ensure all requirements are met.