In 2006, the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley launched a pioneering professional master's program—the Product Development Program (PDP)—designed to equip students with practical skills in transforming innovations into market-ready products within a 9-month timeframe. The program emphasizes industry-relevant coursework and team-based projects, preparing graduates for careers in diverse chemical process-intensive sectors without requiring a research thesis.

  • Berkeley, California, United States
  • 1 year
  • On Campus
  • ₹10,87,788/Year

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Program Overview

In 2006, the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley launched a pioneering professional master's program—the Product Development Program (PDP)—designed to equip students with practical skills in transforming innovations into market-ready products within a 9-month timeframe. The program emphasizes industry-relevant coursework and team-based projects, preparing graduates for careers in diverse chemical process-intensive sectors without requiring a research thesis.

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Class Size

400 Students

Key Features

Specializations Available

AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction

Research Opportunities

Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships

Admission Requirements

No Admission Requirement Available.

Key Dates

Application Start time & Deadline

Starting 2025-08-01

Apply before None

Program Start

Aug-25

Programme Structure

Courses include: Stage-gate process Developing the business case Product specifications Design of experiments Product prototypes Design and formation of NPD work teams

Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
  • Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
  • Expert faculty with industry experience
  • Career support and placement assistance

Academic Requirements

GPA
3.0

English Language Requirements

No English language requirements found.

Additional Requirements

    Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Science or equivalent in Chemical Engineering or a related field, with transcripts from all post-secondary institutions. A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required. International applicants must demonstrate English proficiency with a TOEFL score of at least 90 (IBT) or 570 (PBT). Additional requirements include submission of all academic transcripts and proof of degree completion.

Course Fees

₹10,87,788/Year
Annual Fee

1 year
Total Duration

Living Costs

    No Living costs available.

University Scholarships

Berkeley Undergraduate Scholarship

N/A

Amount

varies with profile

Deadline

Not Available

Fiat Lux Scholarship

N/A

Amount

$1,000 (one-time)

Deadline

Not Available

Middle Class Scholarship

N/A

Amount

varies based on need

Deadline

Not Available

External Scholarships

Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship

N/A

Amount

1250 USD

Deadline

Not specified

Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Master's Scholarship

N/A

Amount

Various benefits

Deadline

Not specified

Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship

N/A

Amount

2000 USD

Deadline

15 Apr 2025

Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History

N/A

Amount

300 EUR

Deadline

Anytime

Eligibility Requirements

    No Eligibility Requirements Available

Application Process

    No Application Steps Available

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