Admissions
Take the next step toward an innovative career at the cross-section of engineering, business, and design.
Accepting Applications for May 2022
- New Product Management Certificate
- Technology for Product Management Certificate
- Product Design Innovation Certificate
- Methods & Tools for Product Innovation Certificate
- MIIPS Online Degree
Apply within minutes & receive your admissions decision within days.
Connect with Admissions
Talk with the Admissions Office
Get guidance on the application process, learn more about our online certificates and degree programs, and connect one-on-one with Associate Director of Admissions Athena Wintruba.
Rolling Application Deadlines
Summer 2022
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Certificate Semester Schedule
| Summer 2022* | Fall 2022* | Spring 2023* | |
| New Product Management | X | X | |
| Technology for Product Management | X | X | X |
| Product Design Innovation | X | X | X |
| Methods & Tools for Product Innovation | X | X | X |
Certificates are offered on a rotational schedule. Start your certificate in the semester listed above. Students can start the MIIPS Online degree every semester.
*Subject to Change. Final certificate schedules will be released prior to each application cycle.
Your Admissions Toolkit
Ready to apply?
Consider which application is best for you right now-- start by taking one certificate; or dive into the full MIIPS Online Degree.
Applicants are highly encouraged to only submit one application per cycle. If you would like to change your application format after starting, please contact the Admissions Team, admissions-iii@cmu.edu.
iii Online Certificate Requirements
Step 1: Online Application
Step 2: Unofficial Transcripts
Step 3:
MIIPS Online Degree Requirements
Step 1: Online Application
Step 2: Unofficial Transcripts
Step 3:
Step 4: Resume/CV
Step 5: Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
Step 6: Video Essay
Step 7: Portfolio
Step 8: Application Fee ($75)
Tuition & Fees
Tuition Rates: 2021-2022
|
Program |
Tuition |
|
iii Online Certificate (20 units) |
$10,160 |
|
Online MIIPS Degree (102 units) 4 certificates + Capstone Course |
$51,816 |
Official tuition for the 2022-2023 academic year will be released in Spring 2022.
Student Fees
All CMU students are charged a Technology Fee per semester. The current rate is $220 per semester. Learn more about CMU Student Fees.
Financial Resources
Self Funding & Payment Options
Students enrolled in professional programs at CMU are primarily self-funded. The MIIPS Online Degree and iii Online Certificate programs are not eligible for federal financial aid loans.
Explore private loan options and payment plans on the Student Financial Services website.
Review the College of Engineering's section on Financial Support, which includes details on how to find alternative external funding.
Part-time students could consider Employer Tuition Benefits to help cover their costs. Check out Abound.college for more resources to start a conversation with your employer.
Student Consumer Information
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