The Master of Product Development (MPD) grew out of our passion for product development. Walter Herbst spent his entire career building Herbst LaZar Bell, one of the largest privately held design and product development firm in the country. Rich Lueptow started his career in biomedical product development, but joined Northwestern University 16 years ago, enticed by its excellent reputation. We recognized there were many others like us with a passion for product development. But we realized there was no venue for the fine-tuning of product development skills that so many of our colleagues wanted for themselves and for their organizations. Thus, the Master of Product Development program was born at the Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science.

With our backgrounds in academia and industry and supported by an outstanding corporate advisory board, we have developed an academic program in product development that continues to receive extremely positive reviews. The program has many unique features:
* A curriculum focused on leadership in product development
* An excellent faculty composed of experienced professionals and professors drawn from across ANorthwestern University
* A convenient two-year part time program
* A hands-on, team-based approach to learning that draws on students' diverse professional
Aand personal backgrounds
* A lifetime learning experience that allows graduates to audit classes for the rest of their lives

We're excited about what has become the premier master's program in the country for product development. If you want to become a leader in product development, the Northwestern University Master of Product Development program will give you the tools, expertise, and confidence to achieve your goals. We invite you to talk to our faculty, staff, students, and alumni to learn for yourself about the exciting opportunities that the Master of Product Development program offers.

Sincerely,