MGMT 480P - Introduction to Product Management

Credits: 4

Introduction to Product Management is a project-based course designed to introduce students to the field of product management, and build the foundational skills to pursue it as a career. The course is meant for students interested in creating the next generation of innovative digital products. Great products often come from people with diverse backgrounds; as such, students from a wide array of academic backgrounds are welcome in the course. Furthermore, no previous product management experience or knowledge is necessary. For this course, expect a healthy mix of hands-on projects, building products & prototypes from scratch, customer discovery, ideation, introduction to industry tools, discussions with practitioners and mentors, and other forms of experiential learning that mirror the day-to-day activities of product managers at top tech companies.