The Innovation and Product Development Specialized Studies will not be offered after the Fall 2021 Quarter. Individuals interested in earning the specialized studies certificate must successfully complete all program requirements by this date. If you have any questions, please email anna.yoshida@uci.edu or call (949) 824-5043.
Overview
Designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to move through the creativity and innovation process and take new ideas to the commercial marketplace, this program provides an intensive examination of the scope of demands of real-world innovation and product development, whether tangible object, system or service.
Throughout this program, learn to think about designing new or updated products, services or processes, the logistics of implementing those ideas, and how to do it all in the corporate environment or entrepreneurial space. Leave this program equipped with the skills and expertise needed to operate in high-functioning teams and creative product- and service-development-focused environments.
Who Should Attend
- Product development managers
- Software managers
- Engineers
- First-line supervisors
- Project managers
- Entrepreneurs and “wantrepreneurs”
- Marketing managers
- R&D personnel
- International audiences concerned with US design thinking
Career Insight
Occupational summary for managers.
Source: Economic Modeling Specialists Intl.
479,965
Annual Job Openings
(2019)
9.8%
Projected Growth
(2019-2029)
$107k
Median Salary
(Highly experienced workers can earn up to $183k)