Students complete the nine core and fundamental courses and then select electives based on the track that they choose. All students must also complete a thesis. In addition to completing the nine core and foundation courses, students must take one engineering, one management, and two approved design electives. The product development track requires students to complete nine core and fundamental courses as well as as one engineering, one management, and two approved product development electives.
Students also participate in a mentored research experience in a selected product area.
The Product Development Track draws upon leading-edge MIT research validated in industry.