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Why Earn Your Certificate in Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing?

Gain a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities of current manufacturing processes in a program designed for working professionals to quickly upgrade their skills.

The environment around product development and manufacturing is complex and ever-changing. The certificate program covers the organizational, logistic, and technical requirements of current manufacturing processes and methods. The program provides hands-on experience with a selection of fabrication tools to allow you to understand the manufacturing process inside and out.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing?

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

Find opportunities to further advance your career and academic studies.

UMBC participates in all federal and state student financial aid programs and offers scholarships and assistantships through the Graduate School, Graduate Departments and the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

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Review Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing Certificate Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in a Technical background, Marketing, Industrial Design and similar disciplines. Note: Engineering background not necessary with appropriate experience; 3-5 years of experience in product and systems development. English proficiency testing (TOEFL/ IELTS) is required for international students. Please visit our website for detailed admissions requirements.

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Please note that application decisions can take 6-8 weeks after the program’s deadline, and depend on how many applications a department receives. You will receive an email once the department processes your decision letter. You will be able to see your decision letter by logging in to the application website. Your decision letter will be where the application checklist was. You may also check your recommendation statuses to send reminders or update contact information from the user page. If you are having trouble logging back in, you can recover your account.

Have Questions?

Please contact the appropriate Graduate School staff member for assistance, or contact our Main Office at gradschool@umbc.edu or 410-455-2537.

Application Deadlines

Fall Semester

All Students:
Apply by August 1

Spring Semester

All Students:
Apply by December 1

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Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing Program Contacts

UMBC Graduate School Admissions Office Contact Information

Mailing Address

UMBC Graduate School
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

Admissions Staff

Staff are available from
Mon - Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 410-455-2537

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Email Graduate Admissions at gradschool@umbc.edu.

Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing Certificate