Why Study Technology & Product Management?
Today’s product leaders sit at the intersection of business strategy, customer experience, technology, data, and artificial intelligence. Successful organizations need professionals who can identify opportunities, guide innovation, manage people and the process, and bring products to market with confidence. CityU’s MSTPM program equips students to manage the complex relationship between technology, people, and business performance while preparing them for leadership roles in rapidly changing industries. You’ll gain practical experience using data-driven decision-making, AI-powered product strategies, agile methodologies, and customer-centered innovation frameworks to create products that deliver measurable value. Graduate with a portfolio, not just a transcript.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master of Science in Technology and Product Management program, graduates will be able to:
- Analyze customer, market, technological, and organizational contexts to formulate product strategies that create sustainable customer and business value.
- Design AI-enabled product solutions and innovation strategies by integrating data, experimentation, emerging technologies, and responsible decision-making throughout the product lifecycle.
- Evaluate leadership approaches, stakeholder dynamics, and organizational systems that influence cross-functional collaboration and product outcomes in complex environments.
- Devise integrated product execution strategies that align product vision, financial performance, operational scalability, platform ecosystems, and organizational objectives.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum combines business strategy, product leadership, analytics, and emerging technologies to prepare graduates for modern product management roles. Key areas of study include:
- Product strategy and leadership
- Agile product development and execution
- Customer-centric design and user experience (UX)
- Data analytics, experimentation, and product metrics
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications for product managers
- AI-powered product innovation and strategy
- Go-to-market planning and product growth
- Financial strategy and sustainable business models
- Stakeholder and cross-functional leadership
- Product operations, scaling, and platform strategy
Students gain experience applying analytics, AI technologies, and customer insights into real product decisions while developing the leadership skills needed to guide teams and organizations through change.
Total Required Credits (33)
- TM 500 Foundations of Product Management, Strategy, and Leadership establishes your strategic foundation with frameworks for product thinking and leadership principles.
- TM 510 Product Development Frameworks and Agile Execution covers methodologies used by leading technology companies, including agile practices and cross-functional team management.
- TM 520 Customer-Centric Product Design and UX Strategy connects market research with design decisions, showing how to create products customers actually want.
- TM 525 Data-Driven Product Management: Analytics, Metrics, and Experimentation teaches you to use data for decision-making through analytics tools, A/B testing, and key performance indicators.
- TM 530 AI, Machine Learning, and Emerging Technologies for Product Managers explores how artificial intelligence impacts product development and strategic planning.
- TM 535 Go-To-Market Strategies and Product Growth develops launch strategies and growth tactics, including positioning, pricing, and marketing approaches.
- TM 540 Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Leadership in Product Management builds the soft skills needed to lead without authority across engineering, design, marketing, and executive teams.
- TM 545 Financial Strategy and Sustainable Growth for Product Leaders covers budgeting, forecasting, and business model development for product success.
- TM 550 AI-Powered Product Strategy and Innovation provides an advanced study of how artificial intelligence changes product strategy and creates new business opportunities.
- TM 555 Product Operations, Scaling, and Platform Strategy teaches you to scale operations and develop platform strategies for long-term growth.
Capstone (3 Credits)
- TM 601 Capstone: Product Vision to Execution applies everything you’ve learned through either an internship opportunity or a new venture competition, where you’ll tackle actual business challenges.
For full course descriptions please refer to the current catalog.
Graduates are prepared for leadership opportunities across technology, consumer products, software, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and other innovation-driven industries. Potential career paths include:
- Product Manager
- Senior Product Manager
- Technical Product Manager
- AI Product Manager
- Product Operations Manager
- Product Marketing Manager
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Innovation Manager
- Business Strategy Manager
- Technology Program Manager
With organizations increasingly investing in AI, analytics, and digital products, professionals who can combine business strategy with technology expertise are positioned for long-term career growth.
Networking Opportunities
At CityU, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your professional network by connecting with faculty working in your field, students from around the globe, and alumni employed at Seattle’s top companies. Plus, you’ll be part of a supportive community that’s dedicated to helping you reach your career goals.
Tuition Cost
Learn more about tuition and fees for our undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
2026-27 Cost of Attendance (per quarter)
|
Living with Parent |
Not Living with Parent |
| Tuition & Fees |
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| Supplies** |
$176 |
$176 |
| Housing |
$1,278 |
$4,216 |
| Food |
$1,870 |
$1,870 |
| Transportation |
$860 |
$932 |
| Misc./Personal |
$656 |
$656 |
| Total |
$4,840 |
$7,850 |
**Supplies include books, course materials, course supplies, and equipment.
Student budget values are established using student surveys, CPI index, and actual institutional expenses. Books, Course Materials, Supplies, & Equipment component will be prorated based on enrollment intensity. Students in a high-cost region may appeal and request a 10% increase to their housing and food budget component. Students living in a rural area may appeal and request a 10% increase to their transportation budget component.
Financial Aid Opportunities
At CityU, we are committed to helping students achieve their academic goals no matter their economic situations. Our financial aid counselors are here to find the resources you need to pay for your education, including grants, loans, work study, and scholarships. Learn more about financial aid opportunities at CityU, or contact our Financial Aid Team at 800.426.5596, 206.239.4540, or [email protected].
Military Tuition Benefits
As a Yellow Ribbon school, CityU is proud to serve those who have served in the military. We offer military tuition discounts for active-duty servicemembers and their spouses and accept military benefits such as the Post 9/11 GI Bill® and Tuition Assistance. Learn more about military tuition benefits, VA benefits, and military partnership programs designed to help you reach your military and career goals.
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