Product Management (MPS)

Design Products That Matter. Lead with Creative Purpose.

Program Overview

The MPS in Product Management at MICA prepares creative professionals to lead at the intersection of design, innovation, and market strategy. This fully online graduate program is designed for those who want to transform ideas into sustainable, impactful products — and bring them to life with intention and integrity.

Flexibility: Working adults can complete the 30-credit program in as few as 15 months.
Support: The program attracts students with diverse personalities and backgrounds, creating a supportive community of peers and mentors.
Real-World Experience: In addition to classroom theory, students also explore case studies, participate in hands-on projects and complete a capstone project.

A Program Built for Creators

Complete the online 30-credit program in as few as 15 months. With the flexibility and convenience of online asynchronous learning, students can fit earning their degree into their busy schedule.

Rooted in MICA’s legacy of art, design, and cultural leadership, this degree equips you with the tools to manage the full product lifecycle — from concept development and user experience to sourcing, production, and launch. You’ll build fluency in design thinking, ethical business practices, digital technologies, and global systems — and develop the confidence to lead cross-disciplinary teams in dynamic, creative industries.

What is a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) degree?

Focuses on an applied field of study
Develops practical skills
Perfect for current and aspiring professionals
Delivered online over just 15 months
Students maintain a work-life balance

Program Resources

The MICA Canvas environment is a flexible and adaptive platform so students can conveniently access content. Students also have access to MICA's web-based resources such as Adobe Creative Suite, MyMICA, Decker Library, and Business Source Premier, the industry's most used business research database.

Who Should Apply

Whether you're focused on luxury, fashion, or digital innovation, you’ll learn to navigate complexity with clarity and bring products into the world that reflect both creative excellence and social responsibility.

Arriving in Spring 2026

The online Master of Professional Studies in Product Management is designed to accomplish that goal, empowering artists, designers and innovators to successfully launch and grow a creative career. These tracks allow you to earn stackable credentials. These are a modular approach to learning where students can earn discrete units of learning—like workshops, micro-courses, certificates—that accumulate toward our MPS in Product Management.

Luxury Goods Track

Purpose‑Driven Craft & Sustainable Stewardship

Luxury today is about meaning, care, and cultural value. This track explores how to lead in a redefined luxury sector that prioritizes ethical sourcing, responsible production, and long-term sustainability. You’ll study global craft traditions, regenerative materials, and transparent supply chains while developing products that honor heritage and innovate with conscience. Learn how to shape meaningful experiences that are built to last — rooted in integrity, not indulgence.

Global Fashion and Apparel

Sustainable Style. Scalable Strategy.

Fashion is a global language — and a powerful lever for change. In this track, you’ll explore the full lifecycle of fashion and apparel products, from concept and sourcing to merchandising, branding, and ethical distribution. Grounded in sustainable design and cultural fluency, the curriculum prepares you to manage global fashion systems that are as mindful as they are market-ready. Lead with purpose and design for impact in one of the world’s most dynamic creative industries.

Digital Innovation & AI Track

Creative Intelligence for the Connected World

Digital tools are transforming how we imagine, design, and deliver products. This track equips you to lead product innovation in a world shaped by data, automation, and emerging technologies. Learn how to integrate AI, design user-centered digital experiences, and turn insights into actionable product strategies. With MICA’s emphasis on experimentation and design leadership, you’ll be ready to guide teams and build systems that are smart, ethical, and creatively driven.