Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at Northwestern University, Evanston

3.9 /5

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Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science

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Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at
Northwestern University
Overview

One of the most famous programs at Northwestern University is Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management at PG course with the duration of 10 months. Indian students applying for Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management program must submit all the required documents as per university guidelines. Indian students must submit proof of English proficiency exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT and PTE. Indian students must apply as soon as possible, as the seats are limited. Northwestern University tuition fee for first-year is USD 71,913 (INR 6,902,929). Furthermore, students must prepare themselves for crucial living cost, accommodation, hosted fee, book and more. The cost of living at Northwestern University is USD 11,859 (INR 1,138,345).

Duration	10 months Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹68.86 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management

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Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at
Northwestern University
Fees

The fee breakup of the Northwestern University Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The total average Northwestern University cost of living can be around USD 11,859 (INR 1,138,345). The first-year tuition fees Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management is USD 71,913 (INR 6,902,929). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the Northwestern University. Students can check the table given below to know more about Northwestern University Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 68,85,696

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 11,35,504
Insurance	INR 4,92,540

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.75036 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 11ᵗʰ March 2026

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Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at
Northwestern University
Curriculum

To know more about the Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management course at the Northwestern University, the students can check the full curriculum by clicking on the green button below. Some of the important details included in the PDF curriculum is the list of topics that are in the course, elective choices, and most of the relevant course material. The course structure at the university has been broken down based on each semester.

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Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at
Northwestern University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have earned at least a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree in addition to a post-graduate diploma

Required a minimum of three years of full-time work Experience, post-undergraduate experience to be eligible for admission.
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Interview with the mpdA program director is required
Examples of professional experience and accomplishments (during the interview)
Portfolio should represent interests, past experiences, approach to problem framing and provide tangible demonstration of his/her capabilities as relates to product design, development and/or business. Portfolio projects should focus on work completed in a business context, but the university is also interested in seeing personal work that may help communicate his/her creativity.
The university recognizes that applicants portfolio materials may take different forms and that not all disciplines lend themselves to traditional design or engineering portfolio formats. Please feel welcome to include a variety of curated materials that convey his/her unique skills and POV. Formats could include project case studies, photographs, blogs, videos or other relevant medium.

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Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at
Northwestern University
Rankings

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University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#12	Biomedical Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#33	Engineering THE (Times Higher Education), 2026
#60	Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering QS, 2026

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Northwestern University
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

20% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Internships3

Part time work3

Post study jobs4

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.2

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.2

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3

Anonymous

Master's in Public Policy and Administration - Batch of 2025

3.8

Friendly and welcoming place.

Tips: My department is big on research and academia. I learnt how to adjust to come out of the customs and societal expectations, which took a while to adjust to. Most of my classmates are international students, and my faculty advisor is very inclusive as well. Professionalism and punctuality are very important here.

Likes (Student Life): Kind, close knit people who are friendly and won't hesitate in helping if you need. I found the campus really lovely to stroll around and explore, with some of the green space being my favourite here. There are also campus pets, which make it all more pleasant.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1850

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89850

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master's in Information Systems - Batch of 2026

3.9

Close knit and tight community.

Tips: My classes are very fast-paced and relevant; they like to cover what is more marketable and important for students to know. You'll discover things about yourself that you never knew existed after spending some time here. I like how the courses are structured and the campus clubs have made me feel more welcome than I'd imagine.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 99100

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science (MS) in Communication - Batch of 2026

3.8

Great campus and faculty.

Tips: Something not a lot of people know is that Northwestern makes its education very interdisciplinary and encourages students to explore various aspects of their major, as well as areas outside of it. The student body is diverse and supportive. Public transportation is very convenient, accessible and affordable. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences so far.

Dislikes (Part time work): Part-time work for international students is honestly a rarity, with few options available both on and off campus. Off-campus opportunities involve many legal hurdles, making them very tricky to obtain. You could try looking for jobs in academia or research.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1850

Prepping time for classes36 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 86750

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025Read more

Tavs

BA/MA in Comparative Literary Studies - Batch of 2026

3.9

One of a kind university; supportive and encouraging faculty.

Tips: My programme is something I chose out of passion and genuine interest. I had several options to study from but Northwestern made the most sense. My professor have been supportive and helpful every step of the way and their teaching has made a difference. I also have a scholarship of 8000 based on my projects and that has made studying here easier.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1975

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 94475

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Engineering Management (MEM) - Batch of 2023

3.9

Short course with very good education and hectic lifestyle

Tips: Be prepared to go through a tight schedule for the next 15 months. Make good connections with seniors well before coming to campus and learn how to network with people. I'm very satisfied with the course. All is good and I am happy.

Likes (Indian Food): There are quite a good number of restaurants of every cuisine around the campus. Korean, Thai, Mexican, Indian, Nepalese and a lot more. I prefer cooking as it gets expensive if you eat out every day. My fav was 10q and hokkaido near the campus.

Dislikes (Student Life): It's a 15-month course. You'll be in job and intern search for 3-6 months totally together, although social life is not good, due to limited time of 9-12 months free time, it depends on person to person. There are a lot of clubs in the university you should be proactive and explore various clubs on the campus. My fav is NU Adventure.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800

Prepping time for classes26 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 91375

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024Read more

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Master of Science in Product Design & Development Management
at
Northwestern University
Highlights

Master of Product Design and Development Management is offered by Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science under Northwestern University, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 9 Months.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.